In February, President James Ammons projected budgets cuts would be 10 to 15 percent, $26 million. They are now projected to be only two to three percent, approximately $1.6 million. During the Florida A&M University Board of Trustees meeting Thursday, Ammons said the state legislature has invested in the state’s […]
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Notre Dame has first African-American valedictorian
For the first time in the University of Notre Dame’s 168 year history, an African American will lead the Fighting Irish’s graduating class across the stage. Katie Washington will be the university’s first African-American valedictorian. She has made straight A’s through her entire school career. Washington is a biology major […]
Construction expands student housing options
Students at Florida A&M will soon have more housing options. The Florida A&M University Board of Trustees approved a request on Thursday to enter into a financing agreement and begin construction on Sampson and Young Halls. Roland Gaines, Vice President of Student Affairs, requested that the renovation of Sampson and […]
Student opens clothing boutique
Inside the Pepper Flower Boutique there is a variety of clothing including short and long satin and cotton dresses of different prints. There are navy blue and white strapless one-piece jumpsuits, jeans, bikinis and a white bathing suit with a plunging v-neck, pink hearts and lace—which look more like lingerie. […]
Safety tips shared to help deter local theft
Tallahassee protection services and student housing administrators agree that students can significantly decrease their chances of summer home burglaries. Lt. Nancy Burnes, the head of the crime prevention unit at the Leon County Sheriff’s Office, said burglars commonly enter homes that are unsecured by homeowners. “Make sure the house is […]
Okeafor makes NFL transition
Florida A&M football player, Robert Okeafor, is a Tampa Bay Buccaneer. Okeafor had realistic expectations of which round he would probably be drafted, especially being an offensive tackle coming from an FCS program. He wasn’t concerned with Thursday’s opening round and like many players in his same position, he told […]
Strong tennis season ends with loss in championship
Senior David Jackson was named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s tennis player of the year, freshman Takura Happy won freshman of the year and head coach Carl Goodman was named coach of the year in the MEAC. However, the tennis team fell short of achieving its primary goal of winning the […]
History made at Notre Dame
African Americans can now add a new accolade to a list of firsts. Katie Washington, 21, is Notre Dame’s first African-American valedictorian. Washington is a biological science student from Gary, Ind. She will present the valedictory address during commencement exercises May 16, at the Notre Dame Stadium.According to university officials, […]
U.S military could make ‘Star Wars’ a reality
The U.S. Air Force sent an unmanned spacecraft on its maiden voyage Thursday. With a wingspan of 15 feet and at a length of 27.5 feet, X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle 1 is expected evolve space exploration and technology, according to military officials. Despite the pageantry of sending a vehicle into […]
Pick your “friends” with care, discretion
There is a cure that scientists and healthcare providers can’t seem to discover in their labs. It is something that can’t slow aging, but will keep you young. It is something that is essential to the soul. That something is friendship. A friendship is a mutual relationship between two people […]