Drivers headed toward Orange Avenue and Adams Street intersection, might be held up by traffic. Tallahassee Police Department’s homicide investigators are at the scene of a crash near the main post office location. It is not yet known how many vehicles were involved in the crash. Visit later for an […]
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FAMU PD investigating iRattler hacks
With the highest incoming class size in Florida A&M history comes the news that countless students could be victim to financial aid theft through their iRattler accounts. FAMU Police Department is investigating several student’s complaints that personal information and money is being stolen from them via iRattler, a university online […]
TV News 20 welcomes new cast
FAMUs TV-20 news team is returning to the air today. The live newscast will air Monday through Thursday at 5 p.m. On Fridays, the station will broadcast a “week in review” at 7 p.m. This year FAMU students should be looking forward to new broadcast, a Homecoming special and a […]
Fewer rapes reported in ’09
The number of rapes at Florida A&M dropped last year after spiking the previous year, according to a recent report. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics report shows that in 2007 there were two reported rapes, six in 2008 and five last year. The […]
SGA Explosion turnout is a success
The student government association hosted their annual SGA Explosion Tuesday evening in the Grand Ballroom. The event was set to begin at 7 p.m. Many students became restless while waiting for the event to begin. The doors were finally opened at 7:15, but some students were already making their […]
FAMU’s Diplomat in Residence encourages students to travel overseas
Jay T. Smith currently serves as FAMU’s diplomat in residence. Before Smith, Ambassador Miriam Hughes served as diplomat in residence. According to Joseph V. Jones, interim assistant vice president of the Office of International Education and Development, Diplomats in Residence typically stay for one academic year unless they request an extension. Serving […]
Bright Futures scholarship undergoes changes
The days of Bright Futures acting as a blanket payment for students have come to an end. During the year, the requirements have again been altered. Governor Charlie Crist recently signed a bill that has caused many to question their future. Bright Futures is the state funded financial aid program […]
DRS student breaks the FCAT curve
Humility is just one of the many character traits this young lady possesses. After becoming the first person in FAMU Developmental Research School’s history to score a six on the writing portion of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) in March, Nia Imani Spencer, 14, remains just as shy […]
Lawson backs Crist
Democratic state Senator Al Lawson crossed party lines and has endorsed Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate over the Democratic candidate Kendrick Meek. “Florida desperately needs an independent senator in Washington who will fight for good jobs and economic opportunity, a quality education for every child and Social Security […]
Latest oil spill stirs up more damage in Gulf
Another oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday September 2, around 9:37am. All 13 workers were rescued and taken to a local hospital.† Although the explosion happened about 200 miles west of the spill site where the first oil rig exploded on April 20, the ruinous […]