Larry Robinson stressed his research credentials and goals to the U.S Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee during his testimony confirmation hearing on Thursday. A vice president for research at Florida A&M, Robinson was nominated to be the next assistant secretary of commerce on Jan. 29 by President Barack Obama. […]
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Florida Legislative session addresses key issues
The 2010 Florida Legislative season has begun and this year there are several issues on the agenda, some that could effect Florida A&M. Florida has a chance to receive up to $4.4 billion in federal education grants. Decisions will be made in April on the division of the money between […]
Florida on the right path to economic prosperity
An essential responsibility of the government is to improve the quality of life of its citizens by using innovative policies to benefit its constituency. In order for Florida to maintain its relevancy in the global economy, it is imperative that Florida embraces a stable and reliable financial revenue structure. The […]
FAMU School of Business and Industry plans to offer two new degrees in their program
Florida A&M graduates are able to slide into corporate America with ease after receiving training from our School of Business and Industry. Recently SBI Dean Shawnta Friday- Stroud has developed plans for SBI to offer a bachelor of science and a master of science entrepreneurship. The FAMU Board of Trustees […]
The true meaning of being Haitian goes beyond songs and flags
My father is from Twain, a small farming town in Haiti. He grew up without an education, but he always had big dreams. So 30 years ago he made a decision that altered the life of everyone in my family. Risking his life, he left my pregnant mother in Haiti […]
Health Care Reform bill fazes some members of the GOP
#8220;Now begins communism in America,” sneered some members of the GOP. Although it was a joke to relieve some of our stress, it is sad to think that this is how some Americans feel towards the passing of President Obama’s health care bill. Signed into law on Tuesday, the Affordable […]
Obama signs health care bill
After months of congressional debates and speeches, President Barack Obama signs the health care bill into legislation Tuesday. Before the signing president Obama said the following: “We are not a nation that scales back its aspirations. We are not a nation that falls prey to doubt or mistrust. We don’t […]
Co-ed roommates can live in harmony
When I lived alone in my two-bedroom apartment at Seminole Grand, I wascomfortable with rolling out of bed without worrying about putting on pantsand a shirt before opening my bedroom door and grabbing a big bowl of Cookie Crisp cereal.Now, I have a female roommate, so walking into the kitchen […]
College age men mature slowly
Young brothers these days might legally be adults, but mentally, they can not release the teet.From the hardworking blue-collar woman, to the independent and career-oriented, if there is one thing women have in common, it is their baffl ement with black men just not having their lives in order.Tamarah Hatcher […]
FAMU softball team continues run at MEAC title
A combination of timely hitting and experienced pitching helped Florida A&M put pressure on their competition during their road at the University of South Florida Tournament.In the game against Towson State University, Florida A&M scored first off of a home run from senior Melissa Olipahnt that gave the Rattlers the […]