Paddyfote Complex, a Florida A&M residence hall, recently received a facelift. Paddyfote has a reputation of having the smallest rooms on campus; the recent renovations may change the dormitory’s reputation.  Thefour-building complex’s new restoration cost approximately $18,000, according to FAMU’s Housing Director, Oscar Cromity. Built in 1967, Paddyfote has received […]

Effective this fall, the Florida Legislature voted to change the standard for Bright Futures’ award amounts, credit requirement and repayment. Bright Futures is a scholarship program for Florida residents sponsored by the Florida Lottery. Senate Bill 1696- Conforming Bill states recipients will now be responsible to repay the institution for […]

The Florida Legislature and Board of Governors created a policy that will require freshmen students and all students enrolled after this year to pay more per credit hour by the time they graduate. According to Dorothy Henderson, dean of general studies, public universities in Florida will require the student to […]

StarMetro officials proposed the new Nova 2010 transit system to improve the current Tallahassee bus route. Brian Waterman, StarMetro planning administrator said Nova would change Tallahassee’s busing from a central hub to a system where riders can get from one point to another without going through downtown. Waterman said the […]

Staff members in the Office of Student Financial Aid suggest that students check iRattler before contacting the office about financial aid issues. Nancy Cotton, manager of the iRattler help desk, said students could obtain most of the information they need about their financial aid through iRattler. “I think it’s just […]

The Florida A&M Division of Research invited Bryant C. Nelson, a research chemist, to tell students about internship programs with The National Institute of Standards and Technology. There has been a decline in the number of students applying to the program. Larry Robinson, the vice president of research, learned about […]

On Tuesday, two Florida A&M University students were arrested for fighting on the Set, according to assistant chief of police James Lockley. Limited information was given because of the ongoing investigation, but Lockley said eight students were also in custody but were later released. Lockley said the brawl started between […]

The lack of financial aid disbursements has put several Florida A&M students in a serious compromise. They have questions and problems that continually go unaddressed.   The first wave of funds was disbursed on Sept. 30.  The next wave of disbursements has not been determined.  Students question why administration is taking […]

Florida A&M University parking services has new rules for students to register their vehicle within the university system. Citations are on the rise. While students are adjusting to university changes, citations are still being issued. Going online and waiting for a decal through mail is the new way a life; […]

Aquatics director Jorge Olaves spoke to the senate again during the Student Government Association 39th Student Senate meeting Monday about receiving funds to reopen the pool. Olaves came again to the senate prepared with a presentation. The Aquatics Center needs $71,000 to sandblast and paint over the walls and floor […]