African religions have thrived more than four centuries after slaves first brought their practices to America. The importance of those African religious traditions will be the focus of a three-day conference entitled, “In the Anago Fashion (Old Way):  African Religious Practices in Florida,” at the Aakhet Center for Human Development […]

Text messaging is quickly becoming the most popular form of new age communication. While some individuals have been accustomed to sending quick messages via their cell phones, others have argued that text messaging has practically alienated interpersonal communication. Around Florida A&M University’s campus, students can often be seen stroking their […]

WEDNESDAY The Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is hosting “Support a Black Business” at the John G. Riley House Museum from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $2. Contact Magalie Yacinthe at ymagalie@yahoo.com for more information. ANNOUCMENTS The Vegetarian Student Alliance will have interest meetings […]

Incorrect information has been circulating about Florida’s “No Match, No Vote” law. David E. Sullivan, voter protection coordinator for Obama for America/Florida Democratic Party Campaign for Change, released a statement stating a voter’s driver’s license number, state-issued identification or the last four digits of the social security number must match […]

The fifth session of the 38th Student Senate convened on Monday to confirm five students’ positions in the FAMU Student Government Association Executive and Legislative Branches. Lark Mitchell, 22, a senior healthcare management student from Lakeland, Fla. was given the position of deputy secretary of the office of the surgeon […]

Michelle Obama and Jill Biden will visit the Florida A&M University campus on Saturday. The wives of the 2008 democratic presidential nominees will host a rally from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. between Lee Hall and Coleman Library in an event that will be open to the public. A representative […]

School of Business and Industry faculty said bankruptcy and bailouts on Wall Street may affect SBI students if they are not prepared for risks and competition in the marketplace Charles Evans, associate dean of SBI, said the recent collapse of Lehman Brothers, an investment bank, and the bailout of mortgage companies, […]

Financial aid, campus enrollment and student concerns were the focus of President James H. Ammons forum held in Lee Hall on Monday. Addressing the crowd of students along with his leadership team, Ammons said providing financial aid to students was a high priority and made it known that the university […]

MasterCard and Florida A&M University are teaming up to teach students the importance of credit worthiness. “Are You Credit Wise” is a national internship program to raise financial literacy among college students. Sentrell Marsh, 20, a junior public relations student from Miami, was selected to bring the program to FAMU […]

Although America is still feeling the effects of Floridagate and the outcome of the 2000 presidential election, many are optimistic that the Sunshine state will get it right this time, or at least they were. Florida is resuming the “No Match, No Vote” law, which says a voter’s identification must […]