Members of modeling troupes are often thought of as runway-strutting, action-posing, inventive clothing-wearing fashion statements. Their extravagant shows normally attract a large number of people. However, compared to other campus organizations, some students said modeling troupes do nothing more than put on a show. Rosalynne Jones, 18, said modeling troupes […]

The student senate voted to override SGA President Larry O. Rivers’ veto of its 2004-2005 Activities and Services budget Wednesday. The budget that had been approved by the senate two weeks ago was sent back by Rivers late last week. Rivers said he sent the budget back with a few […]

Upon hearing the words, “sorority” or “fraternity,” many people may think of hype parties and probate shows. But, Greek organizations are not limited to hosting social events. For 15 years, the Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. has been dedicated to improving the social and economic conditions […]

The baseball team split a doubleheader Wednesday against Savannah State University at Moore-Kittles Field. In the first game, FAMU held a 5-2 lead going into the sixth inning. That’s when the Tigers offense came alive. In the sixth inning, the Tigers collected five of nine total hits and scored five […]

FAMU has managed to keep its poor record intact as the spring semester draws to a close. The Tallahassee Democrat reported that an internal audit of the hiring of Kenneth Bell as an assistant director of facilities revealed the improper filing of paperwork and a lack of job qualifications. The […]

Vice President of Student Affairs Patricia Green-Powell lives at 2013 Ambrose Court and can be reached at 877-8264. Dean of Students Henry Kirby lives at 201 Kirby Circle. Vice President of Development Love Collins lives at 3909 Reserve Drive Apt. 1021. How did I become privy to such information? None […]

It’s fraying, fading and unfastening. I can’t wait until more people catch a glimpse of what’s masquerading underneath the NAACP’s raggedy “people’s champ” cape. They’ve recently targeted Nielsen Media Research for undercounting Black and Latino television viewers in the company’s “people meter” rating system. Nielsen reports what programs television audiences […]

Announcements FAMU DRS is calling for all FAMUans, alumni, supporters to restore and document the history of the school originally known as the Lucy Motin Training School. For more information, contact Theresa Shotwell at 599-3564. SGA is accepting applications for a senior senator position for the 2004-2005 school year. For […]

The Tallahassee Fire Department and FAMU Police Department were called to an emergency in the PaddyFote dormitory on Monday night. The urgent situation however was not the usual fire or medical crisis. Freshman Bruce Chapman and his seven friends were watching “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie” on video when […]

University President Fred Gainous, faculty and students gathered in Lee Hall Auditorium Monday night for a town hall meeting to discuss the state of the University. At the meeting, organized by the Men of Distinction and hosted by the Student Government Association, students heard from President Gainous, SGA President Larry […]