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Parking struggles persist

As the student body grows, so do the constraints on the university. While Florida A&M’s student population is at a record high, there is a drawback in limited access to parking spaces this semester.  When asked to comment about the parking situation, there were mixed reactions among students.   […]

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Latest oil spill stirs up more damage in Gulf

Another oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday September 2, around 9:37am. All 13 workers were rescued and taken to a local hospital.†   Although the explosion happened about 200 miles west of the spill site where the first oil rig exploded on April 20, the ruinous […]

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Lawson backs Crist

Democratic state Senator Al Lawson crossed party lines and has endorsed Charlie Crist  for U.S. Senate over the Democratic candidate Kendrick Meek.   “Florida desperately needs an independent senator in Washington who will fight for good jobs and economic opportunity, a quality education for every child and Social Security […]

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DRS student breaks the FCAT curve

Humility is just one of the many character traits this young lady possesses. After becoming the first person in FAMU Developmental Research School’s history to score a six on the writing portion of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) in March, Nia Imani Spencer, 14, remains just as shy […]

Lifestyles

Comedic college student shines on stage

Laughs, screams and Steve Urkel-style snorts rang out as 22-year-old Boafo Manu did standup comedy at a local Applebee’s last month. Manu, a fifth year, biology student, from St. Louis, has not always considered himself as a comedian. “Growing up, everyone always thought that I was funny, but it was […]

Lifestyles

Programs build business-savvy students

Students at Florida A&M are taking the initiative to practice entrepreneurship through resources provided by the university. Edward Thomas, a broadcast specialist at FAMU, encouraged students in the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication to branch out and produce their own independent programs. “I think it’s a wonderful idea,” Thomas […]

Opinions

Bigotry trumps freedom of religion

There has been an uproar over whether an Islamic community center should be built just blocks from the site of the Sept. 11 attacks. For several hundred years the Constitution has formed the United States’ foundation of laws. In the Bill of Rights, the first amendment allows people to exercise […]

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DRS faces tough decision

The Florida A&M Developmental Research Center (FAMU DRS) has been underway in search for a new school superintendent. This has been the latest news after former superintendent, Ronald Holmes, resigned his position back in early July. Holmes’ letter of resignation was submitted after serving what some may call, a turbulent […]

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DRS in search of new superintendent

The Florida A&M Developmental Research Center (FAMU DRS) has been underway in search for a new school superintendent. This has been the latest news after former superintendent, Ronald Holmes, resigned his position back in early July. Holmes’ letter of resignation was submitted after serving what some may call, a turbulent […]

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FAMU Way improvements will now safely accommodate commuters

All those who bike or walk to Florida A&M via FAMU Way will be able to securely stroll along the route thanks to future transportation upgrades. Plans are underway so that FAMU Way can accommodate commuters who use alternative modes of transportation. The improvements to the current roadway are expected […]