FAMU faculty and staff can be looking forward to an increase in their pay checks. According to a memo sent out by President James Ammons, the university is pleased to announce that a base salary increase in the amount of $1,000 will be granted to each eligible […]
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FAMU students give aid to Guyana
Water rolled down the back of a Guyanese man as he took a shower. The cool sensation provided comfort, but comfort soon diminished as heat scorched his skin. A family member tried to set this man on fire because he was HIV positive, said Shanalee Gallimore, a graduate […]
VP Candidate Cherise Peters speaks to students
On Monday, Cherise Peters, candidate for the position of vice president of the Department of Student Affairs spoke to students in a formal question and answer session in Lee Hall Auditorium. She addressed the many concerns of the students and gave her opinion on the state of […]
Judicial branch to host events on student awareness
The Florida A&M judicial branch plays an active role in protecting the rights of students, though many remain unaware of its functions. The cause of student naiveté is often related to unawareness of their student rights, in addition to a two year hiatus in most judicial activity due to […]
TCC student still awaiting trial for September arrest
Former Tallahassee Community College student Reginald Chatman was tried on Sept. 21 for his involvement in an armed robbery, kidnapping, burglary of a dwelling and assault in 2008. After resuming for closing arguments and jury deliberation on Sept. 22, Chatman was found guilty on all counts. Sentencing will take […]
FAMU faculty and staff receive word of $1,000 salary increase
According to a memo sent out by President James Ammons, the university announced that a base salary increase in the amount of $1,000 will be granted to each eligible salaried employee and reflected retroactively as appropriate for the November 5 pay date. The only employees eligible for this raise, however, are faculty and […]
FACA will host symposium to address poverty
On Oct. 14, experts will join elected officials from across the state of Florida to address poverty in the United States. The Florida Association for Community Action will host the poverty symposium at Florida A&M’s Lee Hall Auditorium from 6 to 9 p.m. The main goal of the symposium […]
Students tackle full time jobs and class schedules
College students have to worry about more than making a grade. Many students say they are faced with the challenge of working while being in school. “The majority of students work because they need the money to pay for various necessities,” said Dr. Yolanda Bogan, Director of University Counseling at […]
Traffic light cameras set up around the city
As of Monday Sept. 27, cameras are monitoring the westbound approach of Tennessee St. and the northbound approach of Ocala Road. An additional camera is expected to be installed on Tennessee’s eastbound approach in October. According to Tallahassee’s website, this intersection has the most accidents in Tallahassee with 93 […]
Students get hands dirty for a clean cause
Students, faculty and staff of Florida A&M met outside the classroom Sunday for a school wide project that will benefit the environment and the university. The participants worked on the rainwater project, located near Jackson Davis Hall. “This is where we will collect rain water off the roof of Jackson […]