A tight state budget will the advancement of Florida State’s Center for Asian Art, and other proposed university projects, according to local university officials. “The University has requested a matching appropriation through the Courtelis Matching Gift Program equal to the amount that was donated,” said Mark Bertolami, the director of […]
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Domino Effect
Board of Education chairman T. Willard Fair announced his resignation just one day after Florida education commissioner Eric Smith quit. Smith was hired to the State Board of Education in 2007, a time when Florida schools ranked 31st on the Quality Counts report by “Education Week.” As he leaves the […]
Dorothy Inman Johnson: A Trailblazer for Black Women in Tallahassee
The scent of homemade fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, ribs and a host of other “soul foods” is what second-year broadcast student Evan Miles associates with her fondest memories of her grandmother. For the rest of Tallahassee, however, the moment most ingrained in their memories is when Dorothy Inman Johnson […]
Weekend Robberies Have Little Effect on FAMU Students
Despite having two robberies on campus in one weekend, many students are not fazed by the spike in criminal activity. And while robberies are serious, theft still predominates. Senior computer engineering student Trenton Johnson was not surprised when he received a text message about the robberies. “I’m not really shocked […]
Floridians Contest Gov. Scott’s Decisions
On a cold, rainy Tuesday morning, hundreds of students and workers took to the state capitol complex voicing their disapproval of Gov. Rick Scott and recent legislative actions. Students and citizens from different backgrounds and political affiliations stood together. “I refuse to be silent while this legislature wants […]
SGA Wants to Improve Transportation for Florida A&M
The Student Government Association is revving its engine about making improvements on the transportation system at Florida A&M. Breyon Love, a third-year accounting student and vice president of SGA, had a lot to say about improving The Venom, FAMU’s transportation system powered by StarMetro. “We are looking into the possibility […]
FAMU Student Stable after Shooting
A Florida A&M student was shot late Sunday night on campus, according to university police. The student was shot near Palmetto South apartments around 11:30 p.m. or 12 a.m. Sunday night, said Lt. Angela Kirkland of the FAMU Department of Public Safety. Kirkland said she was unable to release any […]
Lawmakers May Split Supreme Court into Two
The Florida Supreme Court may split into two entities under legislation being proposed during the 2011 Session. The decision has called much attention to the state Supreme Court. House Joint Resolution 7111 sponsored by Rep. Eric Eisnaugle (R-Orlando), would split the state Supreme Court into different branches: one to handle […]
FAMU Closer to Choosing Programs to Cut in Restructuring
The restructuring process is gathering attention as officials get closer to making decisions of what programs to cut and/or reduce to save money at the university. Over the course of the semester, focus groups have met and FAMU President James Ammons has addressed students and faculty members of his concerns […]
NASA Astronaut/Doctor lands at FAMU
Anticipation is increasing among Florida A&M faculty and students as they await the arrival of a 21st Century African-American Astronaut. Robert L. Satcher, Jr., NASA and orthopedic oncologist will serve as this year’s keynote speaker for university’s Honors Convocation. The convocation, a component of Honors Week and sponsored by the […]