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Spring 2010 elections resulted in disqualifications and run-offs
After an intense week of campaigning, standing in 30-degree weather for hours on end, and more than 3,200 votes, students finally learned they would have to wait even longer. A run-off will be held for student body president between Gallop Franklin and Kristopher Gibson. Early Wednesday morning the shock of […]
5,000 Voters Strike
Benji Brown, Lil Duval and Bruce Bruce kept the packed audience in the Al Lawson Teaching Gymnasium in laughter during the 5000 Voter’s Strike Comedy Show, presented by 39th Student Senate and Elections and Appointment Committee. Students were only permitted to attend the show if they voted Tuesday in the […]
Provost Cynthia Hughes-Harris announces Shawnta Friday-Stroud
Students and faculty filled the School of Business and Industry’s presentation room to listen as University Provost Cynthia Hughes-Harris announced Shawnta Friday-Stroud as the new Dean of SBI. Hughes-Harris started her introduction by telling the audience that the search committee valued academics, management, and vision as core competences in selecting […]
The FAMU Environmental Sciences Institute director Henry Williams ousted
Officials at Florida A&M announced that Henry Williams is no longer the director of the Environmental Sciences Institute. FAMU spokeswoman Sharon Saunders said in an e-mail message that Williams was removed because the institute has chosen to move in a new direction. “As we move toward new goals in the […]
College of music needed
Florida A&M has always been noted for its exceptional music program. The accomplishments of the instrumental and vocal ensembles have set our music department apart from other Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Now the music department wants to add another accomplishment to its list of accolades. The music program has […]
“Valentine’s Day” puts a smile in spectators with its diverse celebrity cast
The Los Angeles love tale “Valentine’s Day” is a must see light-hearted film that both singles and those in relationships can relate to. The movie will put a smile on your face the whole way through and not just because of the cultured actors and actresses that appear on the […]
FAMU outdoor season brings excitement brews for head coach Darlene Moore
Excitement brews within the Florida A&M men and women’s track teams this year. Feeling more comfortable with outside weather creates confidence for the upcoming outdoor meets, despite a disappointing finish to the indoor season. The Rattlers concluded this year’s indoor season at the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) championships at the […]
FAMU men’s basketball loses 66-63 to the Delaware State University Hornets
Florida A&M’s 66-63 loss to the Delaware State University Hornets on Monday prevented the Rattlers from establishing back-to-back wins in league play for the first time this season. Florida A&M tried to carry the momentum from its 80-71 win on Saturday against the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks (8-18 overall, […]
FAMU players and coaches react to newfound freedom
On Feb. 10, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced that Florida A&M’s athletic probation has ended. James Elworth, the assistant director of the NCAA committee of infractions, wrote a letter to President James Ammons about the probationary period ending on Jan.31. FAMU’s athletic department was placed on probation Feb. […]