Florida A&M University students are involved in an array of activities on Saturday afternoons, but last Saturday, a select few turned out to FAMU to support a cause. The Sankofa Experience is an on-campus project designed to educate blacks about their culture. Its mission is to enlighten the black community, […]
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CANpaign 2006
The Beta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is participating in the CANpaign 2006, a community recycling challenge with the City of Tallahassee. Collect your aluminium cans and bring them to the Set on Friday’s as well as the FAMU vs. Winston-Salem State home state on Sept. 23. […]
SGA Inauguration Ceremony
The 2006-2007 SGA Inauguration Ceremony will take place at 6:30 p.m. in Lee Hall. For more information, please contact Khare Hawkins at (850) 599-3624 or send an e-mail to sgalistens@yahoo.com.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. presents the Intramural Volleyball Clinic
The Gamma Alpha Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. presents the Intramural Volleyball Clinic Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the FAMU Recreation Center. Please contact Cherline Pierre for more information at (850) 459-3592 or e-mail pierrecherline@yahoo.com. Admission is free.
Men must approach ladies with respect
What ever happened to the good-ole days when men said things like: “Let me get that for you,” “Hello, how are you?” or “My name is…” Today it’s more like: “What’s up boo?” “Hey, Lil’ mama!” “Yo baby!” or “What-they-do?” What has happened to the male species, especially the males […]
Individuals to be charged in Anderson case, attorney said
As of today, no charges have been filed against the Bay County officials responsible for the death of Martin Lee Anderson, but attorney Benjamin Crump said they are forthcoming in a few weeks. Crump asked Gov. Jeb Bush to hold the Bay County officials accountable for Anderson’s death and the […]
College needs fiscal plan to keep research funding
A gradual decline in priorities on the Board of Trustees funding list may have placed Florida A&M University’s College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in jeopardy of re-accreditation. In an effort to voice their frustration, the CPPS faculty recently issued a letter of discontent to the university’s BOT and administration […]
Sales tax increase on ballot for Leon County voters
Leon County voters will decide Nov. 7 whether the county implements a half-cent sales tax increase that will be used to aid residents who are medically uninsured. The referendum to raise the sales tax rate to eight percent could mean better healthcare for many Florida A&M students and other residents, […]
Time management, balance essential for success in school
School is in session.Don’t act like you didn’t know. After spending hours getting the perfect schedule and standing in the financial aid line, then sitting through the most boring professors’ classes, it is about time to get it together. You went through too much to get here, for it all to […]
Rattlers slither to a win despite defensive errors
Not even light, wind or rain could keep the Florida A&M Rattlers (1-2 overall, 1-1 MEAC) from their first victory of the season, a 31-23 win over the Howard University Bison (0-2 overall, 0-2 MEAC) in front of 6,035 fans Saturday afternoon. FAMU opened the game with a 10-play, 56-yard […]