The camaraderie of Florida A&M’s Homecoming is long gone. But the participating Greek sororities and fraternities in the National Pan-Hellenic Council’s annual step show are still up-in-arms about the controversial results of the event. FAMU’s Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., and FSU’s Kappa Alpha Psi Inc., chapter were named the winners at the […]
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Kathline Durden: Too Cool and Home-Schooled
As senior and co-captain of the tennis team, Kathline Durden has a lot on her plate. From classes to practice, Durden’s hard work and athleticism shines through her persona as she takes it all in stride. A native of Detroit, Durden played tennis for most of her life, but not on […]
Student Senate Confirms New Chief Justice
Almost three weeks after Student Body President Breyon Love appointed Chris Weaver as chief justice of the judicial branch, Weaver finally took the oath of office. Weaver said Love approached him about possibly taking the position four months ago. According to Senate president Marissa West, part of the statute requires Love to advertise the […]
The Beat Goes on For Marching ‘100’
For members of Florida A&M’s “Marching 100,” college is one big halftime show that concludes after about five or six years. But for some members of the famous band the beat goes on, sometimes for almost a decade. This is because the university’s marching band does not have a membership term limit for […]
Former FAMU Asst. Professor Wins Settlement against university
A former assistant professor was awarded a $8,135.90 settlement after suing Florida A&M for discrimination he said was based on his nationality. Uford Madden filed a lawsuit against the university in November 2010 for $15,000, stating he was denied tenure or promotions because he is Jamaican. Marie Mattox, Madden’s attorney, said she is pleased […]
FAMU Staging of ‘Fabulation’ Promises Laughs to Broad Audience
Florida A&M’s Essential Theatre will present the Obie Award-winning play “Fabulation or, the Re-education of Undine.” Written by Lynn Nottage, “Fabulation” is a stimulating comedy that tells the story of a woman who loses her job, becomes penniless and is with child. According to scene designer Ruben Arana-Downs, the show […]
Fathers Take Daughters for Dinner-Date Night
Fathers had the chance to take their daughters out for some quality time this weekend. The men and their daughters were greeted with red and white tablecloths draped across the vinyl tables, each with a single red rose and baby’s breath in a vase, lit safety candles inside glass containers, […]
FAMU Alum Fills VP of University Relations Post
A Florida A&M alum has been named to lead the university’s fundraising efforts as vice president of university relations. Thomas Haynes Jr. was selected as vice president of university relations above four other finalists who interviewed for the job. Haynes is also a former FAMU employee. Haynes, a fundraising consultant […]
Flag Football Star Erika Collins Shines for ‘Simply Marvelous’
Florida A&M’s national championship flag football intramurals program is led by someone who is homegrown. Erika Collins has become one of the team’s premier players in only a year’s time. Collins, a physical therapy student and graduate of FAMU DRS, is now a dominant player for Simply Marvelous. Since her […]
McBurse Breaks Out
Al-Terek McBurse became the first Florida A&M running back to post a 200-plus yard game in four seasons, as he carried the Rattlers (3-3, 1-2 in the MEAC) to a 47-7 victory on Saturday against Savannah State (1-5, 1-2 in the MEAC) at T.A Wright Stadium. The blowout win kept […]