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FAMU’s Speech and Debate Team competes at TCC tournament



Florida A&M University’s Speech and Debate team is working hard to prepare for
it’s next competition at Tallahassee Community College October 21-23. 
Unbeknownst to many people, FAMU began a Speech and Debate team three years ago. 
The Speech and Debate team has competed in two states under the American
Forensics Association. […]

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Candidates for Vice President of Student Affairs to visit FAMU campus

The race for vice president of Student Affairs is almost at the finish line. “We originally started with 80 applicants, then we narrowed it down to eleven and now we have our top three,” said Breyon Love, student body vice president. The dates have been selected for the three finalists to […]

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FAMU brings “United Force” to campus through collegiate ministry

There were about twenty people that attended the Friday night United Force Bible Study in B.L Perry. United Force Bible study is a college ministry that is a part of Commissioned 2 Love Church. “It’s not about the numbers, it’s about a personal relationship with God,” said Ceteria Polite, […]

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University receives federal stimulus funds

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke selected Florida A&M as a recipient for a $1.5 million award to increase broadband internet access that will be used to create a Center for Public Computing and Workforce Development. The award, one of 14 in the nation, is designed to help bridge the […]

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Conference announces broadband grant

Florida A&M students and residents of Tallahassee are the beneficiaries of a $1.5 million grant that the U.S. Department of Commerce gave to FAMU to establish a Center for Public Computing and Workforce Development.       FAMU held a press conference, on Oct. 6, at 10: 30 a.m., on 1600 Wahnish […]

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Community gets green lesson

#8220;Sustainability and You” is a new community learning series that kicks off Thursday. This series is designed with engaging interactive workshops promoted to help the community learn about sustainability practices and principles. Educating the community on sustainability, the ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the […]

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Rainwater project saves campus green

Although Florida A&M’s colors are orange and green, this Sunday the university will be going all the way green with a rainwater collection project. Taking part in the 350.org’s global initiative to tackle climate change, “Do 10 for 10-10-10” campaign, students’ faculty and staff are being challenged to make […]

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FAMU explores new solar power energy

Colleges and universities spend close to $2 billion each year on energy according to energystar.gov. Harnessing solar power however, is one way to reduce energy use and cost. As a part of the SunSmart program, a 6kW solar photovoltaic ground mount was built at the FAMU/FSU College of Engineering. SunSmart […]

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World without walls

The main worry for most students travelling to college from their hometowns is sharing their world essentially with a complete stranger. This seems like a bother until compared to sharing a space no bigger than a Palmetto apartment with two or three families. Unfortunately, this is the world that many […]

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Student concert a mystery for homecoming itinerary

Students reading over the homecoming itinerary might be in for a surprise this year in the form of a blank space where the FAMU student concert is normally scheduled. Student government officials have yet to announce an official cancellation, but the traditional event is not listed on the 2010 homecoming […]