In January, U.S Rep. Kendrick Meek announced he was running for Florida’s U.S. Senate seat in 2010. Since declaring his candidacy, he has picked some recognizable endorsers, one of which is former President Bill Clinton. Clinton has hosted two fundraisers for Meek since he began his campaign. […]
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Food stop looks like ‘magic’
The former Orange Room a convenient spot for on campus dining reopened Wednesday after $900,000.00 of renovations. The eating spot has been closed since Summer of 2007. “The opening day was a blast, I enjoyed it,” said staff member Latonya Wilson. “Everybody said our service was great,” Owned by NBA […]
Special guests revisit Anderson case
Panelists who said they still want justice for Martin Lee Anderson, a 14-year-old boy who died in a Panama City juvenile boot camp, voiced their concerns Wednesday. Guests mentioned new facts about the case and with a plea to the younger generation to stand for justice. Panel members included […]
Economy puts brakes on rentals
Trouble in the car business is not limited to General Motors, Ford and Chrysler. Car rental companies are also feeling the pinch of a dismal economy. Roosevelt Holloman, vice president of Travel Leaders, said customers are not traveling as much as they used to, which has made a huge impact […]
Law students petition for funding
The Student Bar Association addressed the senate Monday night, regarding Activity and Service money that they have yet to receive. “Being that we’re at the law school, we’re at a fragile situation because now it’s nearing the end of the semester and we have our big events coming up and […]
FAMU lobbies legislature to ease budget cuts
With a weakening economy and proposed budget cuts next fiscal year from the Florida Legislature, the annual FAMU Day at the Capitol could not come at a better time. Nearly 200 Florida A&M University students marched to the Capitol on March 5 to represent the university. President James H. Ammons […]
FAMU relieved after SACS visit
No program escaped inspection during spring break as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools visited Florida A&M University. The visiting team said they were pleased with the university’s progress of FAMU’s Quality Enhancement Program (QEP). Out of 77 compliance issues, the school missed one; the committee made two recommendations. […]
Campus prepares for visit
This upcoming fall, the university will implement a five-year program to meet with accreditation standards. “We will find out in December if we have been reaffirmed,” said Rosalind Fuse-Hall, the president’s office liaison to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The Quality […]
Legislative session sparks protest
A small group of Florida A&M University students and administrators marched to the capitol where they joined dozens of other area college faculty, administrators and students to protest budget cuts to higher education on Tuesday.The two dozen FAMU marchers braved the chilly morning temperatures as they walked to the capitol […]
University restricts travel for faculty and staff
The travel section of Florida A&M University Controller’s Office has been directed not to accept travel requests until July 1, 2009, unless they are approved beforehand, due to the state budget shortfall. The limitations placed on travel comes from Chapter 2009-15, Laws of Florida, which states, “Funds appropriated to […]