Governor Rick Scott recently appointed three persons to Florida A & M University’s board of trustees, according to a press statement from his office. The government announced Wednesday that Kelvin L. Lawson, 47, Rufus N. Montgomery Jr., 39, and Belinda R. Shannon, 50, would serve on the board from their […]
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Gov. Scott Mandates Drug Tests for State Workers
On Tuesday, Gov. Rick Scott issued a controversial drug test mandate for new state hires while existing state employees will be randomly tested. This comes after Sen. Paula Dockery R-Lakeland introduced a bill requiring all cash assistance welfare recipients over 18 to pass drug tests. Officials say it could affect […]
Gov. Scott Appoints Surgeon Gen. and Top Health Executive for Florida
On Monday, Gov. Rick Scott named Florida’s new surgeon general and the secretary for the Agency for Health Care Administration. Dr. Frank Farmer, 69, will serve as the Florida Surgeon General, which is also the secretary for the state Department of Health. He works in Ormond Beach as an internist […]
FAMU and FSU co-host second annual ‘State of the Student’ Summit
Florida A&M University (FAMU) and Florida State University (FSU) are co-hosting the second annual State of the Student Summit scheduled for Sunday, March 27, at the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center. Seven-time GRAMMY award-winning gospel singer Kirk Franklin, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, environmental activist Van Jones, Executive Director of Communications […]
Chelsea Earby Loses Bid for Miss FAMU Recount
Miss Florida A&M University candidate Chelsea Earby was denied a trial for a recount after her letter addressed to the electoral commissioner explained her concerns with ballot tampering, and poor supervision over the voting precincts. A memo from the Student Supreme Court stated “We, the Student Supreme Court find that […]
FAMU Plans to Interview Candidates for Director of Student Activities Soon
Within a couple of weeks, five candidates will be selected to come to campus for their interview process for director of student activities. The search committee for the director of student activities met March 18 in the Al Lawson Center and discussed dates for the campus interviews, the time frame […]
Students Voice Problems with Undermaintained Dorms
From molding to overcrowding issues for the past two years, housing on Florida A&M’s campus seems to not be getting better. According to the housing guide-booklet, all visitors must be out of the residents’ rooms at midnight and some students don’t agree with the set time. “The only issue I […]
Senate Watch Week Starts Monday
#8220;Do you have what it takes to be a senator?” is the question being asked by members of Florida A&M’s 40th student senate. As student senators are preparing for the Senate Legislative watch week, expect to hear this slogan throughout the campus in the coming weeks. Taking place March 28 […]
Lawmakers Pull Golf Bills after Outcry
Legislators have withdrawn Jack Nicklaus Golf Trail of Florida bills after an outcry from residents. On March 4, Rep. Pat Rooney (R-Palm Beach Gardens) and Sen. John Thrasher (R-Jacksonville) filed similar bills to both the House and Senate calling for golf courses to be built in five state parks, […]
Gov. Scott Signs Teachers Bill, but Educators Protest
Gov. Rick Scott signed the Republican-sponsored teacher merit pay legislation into law Thursday. The bill passed the House 80-39. It cleared the Senate in a largely partisan 26-12 roll call, last week. Some educators around the state believe the bill could have adverse effects. The legislation established a statewide teacher […]