Resident assistants salaries for the spring 2004 semester were drastically cut because of budget constraints. Most resident assistants said they didn’t see these changes coming and weren’t financially prepared to take salary adjustments. “Being that I wasn’t prepared, I have to tutor because of a lack of money”, said Ariana […]

After being teammates on FAMU’s men’s track and field team the last four years, seniors Eric Ramsay and Clyde Mathes will be running down two totally different paths of life. On May 1, Ramsay will receive his bachelor’s of arts in business administration while Mathes will receive his bachelor’s of […]

Some students argue that because students of other races comprise the minority at most HBCUs, they should receive special attention. On most college campuses, minority scholarships are greatly a part of black students lives, and are offered for many other races as well. Yet many students in the HBCU minority […]

Buying caps and gowns, ordering invitations, making travel arrangements, attending rehearsals and taking the final final are events that all college seniors look forward to. Graduation at FAMU occurs three times a year: spring, summer and fall. However, for some prospective graduates, this moment may not come as soon as […]

In March of 2002, I decided that it was time for me to take a break from Tallahassee, but Lord knows my parents weren’t trying to hear the whole “I need a semester off” story. But I had to get out of here, do something new, learn about a new […]

Imagine getting the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with distinguished medical leaders, researchers and practitioners to gain a tremendous head start toward a career in medicine. Now imagine acquiring a global perspective on medicinal practice in the clinics of Australia or Ethiopia. This summer, sophomores Brain Perry and Ariana Burgess will […]

The newest clothing store in town, Turnstyles Boutique, is making more than just a fashion statement. The urban apparel store, which opened seven weeks ago, has gradually developed a following among FAMU students who have an appreciation for stylish couture. Aside from providing an array of fashion choices not found […]

Two National Football League players are laying down their helmets and returning home for a benefit weekend of pleasure and purpose. Tallahasseean’s Earl Holmes and Corey Fuller are coming to Tallahassee to host the Second Annual Benefit Weekend. The event, sponsored by Coca-Cola, Hpnotiq and Cone Distributing Inc., will begin […]

For some, love and sex cannot exist without the other in a relationship. However, it is becoming more common for men and women to skip the love and fall right into a sexual relationship. Some students said that society influences the shifting view of sexual relationships and encourages the misuse […]

This year, May 1 brings the occasion that many students have been anxiously awaiting: graduation. “The number of (students) who have applied for graduation is 1,300,” said University Registrar Michael James. However, the journey to the stage was not a breeze for all of these students. Students have to prepare […]