udent Senate made history by conducting this week’s senate meeting on the floor of the Florida House of Representatives at the Florida State Capitol on Monday. The event, aimed at exposing students to the business of the House of Representatives, did not have as many students or senators present. “It’s […]
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Pre-Law Program offers opportunities to Florida A&M University students
Students can get a taste of law school from new opportunities offered by the Pre-Law Program on campus.Florida A&M offers a year round program for any student interested in law school. FAMU has worked with other universities to send students on a summer program structured with a law school experience. […]
Miami based pornographic production company settles with Florida A& M in scholarship funds
A Miami based pornographic production company has reached a settlement agreement to pay Florida A&M $105,000 in regards to the “Big Rattler 77” sex tape.FAMU president, James Ammons, waved the settlement agreement papers above his head claiming victory over RK Netmedia during a press release held in Lee Hall.“Today, we’ve […]
Marching 100 says last goodbye to one of their drummers, Ralphael Campbell also known as “Ralphy”
The room was filled with tears of joy and sadness as family, friends and fellow Marching 100 members celebrated the life of Ralphael L. Campbell Jr. Campbell, 23, known as “Ralphy” to his closest friends and family, died in Tallahassee on Monday, Jan 24. Campbell was a member of the […]
“Be Out Day” lacks security to Florida A&M students
Students were surprised Saturday to learn the Florida A&M’s annual Orange and Green football game would not be played alongside “Be Out Day.”The festivities usually run alongside each other, however this year, both the school and FAMU’s Police Department decided it would be more efficient to staff if both events […]
Trey Songz, Common and Fabolous will perform to raise money for Haiti
Singer Trey Songz and rappers Common and Fabulous will take the Florida A & M University stage on April 15 to raise funds to support ongoing efforts in the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti. But what ticket buyers may not realize is that not all of their dollars will […]
Florida A& M faculty upset by the university’s overpayment error
Several faculty members are furious with the payroll office because of an error that resulted in their overpayment. Some professors at Florida A&M received a letter in 2008 saying that University accidentally overpaid them. Former FAMU Professor Gerald Grow retired in the fall 2009 semester and said he received a […]
New technology allows consumers to manage their own utility costs
The city of Tallahassee has a new utility program that aims to reduce electric bill costs and make managing utilities more convenient. Their are also plans to create a student plan home devices that reduce off-campus utility costs. Brandon Hawkins, 21, a political science student, said he is interested in […]
Construction zone discourages customers from visiting local businesses
When 5 p.m. happy hour ends, St. Michael’s Irish Pub customers face bright floodlights, construction vehicles and loud cranes as they leave Gaines Street. As a result, the pub’s business is suffering. “At 8 o’clock we’re usually busy, but now, well you can see,” saysKeith Moore, a St. Michael’s bartender […]
Florida A& M University plans to do another increase in tuition
Tuition and fees for labs, technology, athletics and miscellaneous others are set to increase in the upcoming 2010-2011 school year. Friday the university’s fee committee met to hear proposals for student fees the committee made several recommendations on student fee proposals by different departments and colleges of the university. Many […]