Alumni and students gathered in Lee Hall Tuesday to celebrate 119 years of excellence as the annual Founders’ Day Convocation commenced. Meredith Gibbs, the great-granddaughter of Thomas Van Renssalaer Gibbs, was the keynote speaker for the event. Thomas Van Gibbs was a member of the Florida House of Representatives and […]

The National Science Foundation has awarded Florida A&M University a $5 million Centers for Research in Science and Technology grant. The purpose of the grant is to fund a new research center, provide new academic programs in astrophysics and support the proposal of a new Ph.D. program in chemistry. Pam […]

With enrollment at Florida A&M University down to 11,715 in Sept. 6 from 12,125 students at this time last year, campus administration is planning to stop the downward trend that began in 2004. Danielle Kennedy-Lamar, associate vice president for student affairs, manages enrollment at FAMU. “The primary reason for the […]

During Monday’s 36th Student Senate meeting, questions arose regarding a new plan for reaccreditation proposed by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools committee. The committee is looking for new ways to enhance student growth mentally, verbally and socially, said Timothy Wise, SACS representative. “FAMU is going through a reaccreditation, […]

Crank up those engines and get ready to go. With nationwide gas prices gradually decreasing, now is the time to fill up your tanks. The national average price for gas is $2.50, a 50 cent decrease since the end of summer, said Anna King, an economy analyst for Shell. Although […]

I did it for education. By now many students have heard of the girl who got into a heated dispute with Officer Westbrook of the FAMU Police Department. It is already known that I was illegally parked and was going to be towed. But what many onlookers fail to understand […]

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in many stores throughout the nation. Shelves are already being stocked with peppermints, miniature Santa clauses and Christmas tree ornaments. Despite the fact that it is October, many retailers are anticipating large number of sales this Christmas and cannot wait to get […]

The Beta Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha is seeking poets and artists for a future event. If you would like to read your poetry or show your artwork in a public forum, contact Carey Goins Jr. at (312) 919-7814 or via e-mail at careygoinsjr@hotmail.com.

Meet Quinn Gray, a backup quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars. At first glance, you might dismiss Quinn as your average NFL quarterback sporting his authentic jersey. But Gray is not your ordinary NFL player; he is a former Florida A&M University football player. Finishing his FAMU career as the all-time […]

There have been few white artists who break into the selective and critical world of R&B/soul music. Remember Remy Shand? Jon B.? Well, here’s one who won’t fade so easily into the background. Robin Thicke (pronounced thick), who made a light splash with his 2002 release “Beautiful World,” is back […]