A bill passed during the 2012 legislative session now allows the sale and artificial coloring of animals and fowl in the state of Florida. House Bill 1197 repealed a prior law that banned the artificial dyeing or coloring of any animal. It also banned the selling of baby chickens, […]
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Football Team Gears Up for Promising Season
The Rattlers football team, after falling to Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference rival Bethune-Cookman during last season’s “Florida Classic,” is ready to begin the 2012 season on a high note. FAMU has been preparing for its resurgence during spring training, which began March 19. After a month of practice, head coach Joe […]
Anti-Hazing Committee Members Resign
Two members of Florida A&M’s Anti-Hazing Committee have resigned. Chairman Stephen Craig Robinson and local psychologist Na’im Akbar stepped down following the FAMU Board of Trustees vote Friday to include the committee under the guise of the Florida Sunshine Laws. Check back with thefamuanonline.com for updates on this story.
Drinking Age Should Reflect Society Views
The consumption of alcoholic beverages is a privilege, not a right. The legal drinking age in the United States is 21. Many people are in agreement with this legal restriction; some would say it should be raised. However, the legal drinking age sometimes causes more problems than it prevents. […]
FAMU journalism students excel
Journalism, graphic design and photography students at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University are in the winners circle again as they have won 10 awards between the Best of the South Contest and the Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Contest this semester. Journey has been named the top […]
Tuition increases contingent on university budget
Tuition increases are expected to roll into another school year while undergraduate students face a 15 percent tuition increase in 2012-2013, if the budget is passed. “In many cases it’s not understood that we’re sent a requirement in order to keep up,” said Budget and Finance Committee Chairman […]
Audit committee to focus on student activities fund
FAMU’s audit committee held a meeting Wednesday to address internal and external issues the university is facing, including allegations against the use of student activity funds. “The audit committee’s biggest issues is addressing the concerns that were raised with the investigations in and out since we’ve had the accretive […]
A Night of Rock ‘n’ Roll at ‘Smokey Joe’s Café’
The opening night of “Smokey Joe’s Café” was marked by high-energy choreography, classic rock ‘n’ roll music and retro costumes. “It feels like a party in here, and that’s exactly what it is,” said Valencia Matthews, director of Florida A&M theatre and performance. Matthews welcomed the audience before […]
Women’s Track Conditioned for Florida Relays
After vigorous training the Florida A&M women’s track and field team is physically fit to participate in this weekend’s Florida Relays in Gainesville. The relays will begin Friday and conclude Saturday. FAMU looks to build on its notable performance during the March 22 Florida State Relays when it manufactured […]
Celebrity Panelists Say Be Positive, Remain Strong in College
#8220;Don’t get lost in the sauce” was the message Miss Hall of Fame Ashleigh Taylor had for the Florida A&M community Tuesday. She discussed her experiences during her sophomore year at the University of Tennessee. She reminisced about struggling to balance her social life along with her school work. Taylor […]