Welcome back to the Hill. After a short hiatus from the hustle and bustle, students are back to FAMU and the daily routine of attending or not attending class, posting on the Set, wrestling with financial aid and fighting for parking spaces. It’s about that time: Time to go to […]
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FAMU president progress causing rift in board of trustees
For the past three months a number of esteemed members of the FAMU Board of Trustees have taken sides on the issue of President Fred Gainous’ success in expanding the University. A number of trustees have backed Gainous and have pushed for a fair assessment of his presidency. “He’s had […]
Incoming freshman impressed with the Hill
Coming to college is a different world for freshmen. However, freshmen Rattlers were welcomed with open arms and innovative freshmen activities as they took their first walk on the Hill. Welcome week this year involved a host of various activities including, but not limited to, an ice cream social, a […]
Goombay fest offers food, fun for many
Pungent aromas from the sea and rhythmic sounds surrounded the intramural field Saturday as people came to celebrate the 15th Annual Goombay Festival & Family Fun Day. Reminiscent of a Be Out Day-style cookout, the event was sponsored by the Beta Lambda Sigma, Alpha Eta and Mu Epsilon chapters of […]
Miller-Grant Administration focuses on students’ needs
Virgil Miller and Keneshia Grant have big plans for FAMU. With many projects on the horizon and some already in motion, the Miller-Grant Administration is ready to take the University to the next level. While many students were home for the summer, the new SGA President and Vice President were […]
Setting goals can alleviate pitfalls
Many students deal with the problem of how to accomplish their goals in college. There are many obstacles on the way to graduation. ” There is a lot students should look out for,” said Kirk E. Gavin, assistant dean of the School of General Studies. There are always things that […]
Students find ways to ward off infamous “freshman 15”
#8220;Oh, you gained a lot of weight!” or “Wow, you look bigger!” are just a couple of the many phrases college students hear after their freshmen year. Long before students arrive on campus, they are expected to gain the traditional “freshman 15” pounds. Although gaining weight during the first year […]
Kerry opens headquarters in Tallahassee
In the heat of a Tallahassee afternoon, a small room that held only political posters, placards and stickers, soon filled up with Democrats, politicians, John Kerry supporters and other onlookers who all attended the official grand opening of the Tallahassee headquarters for the Kerry-Edwards campaign. The grand opening festivities took […]
Pharmacy dean submits resignation
Provost Larry Robinson officially accepted the resignation of Henry Lewis III, dean of the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wednesday, at a press conference in Lee Hall. Robinson said Dean Lewis will give up his title Sept. 10. “We made every attempt possible to deal with the issues Dean […]
Convocation
upcoming challenges of the football season. “We’re not gonna cry, we’re gonna try,” Joe said. “We’re not gonna complain, we’re gonna train.”To that Gainous said, “Have a great year Coach Billy Joe. Any old snake can bite… but, it takes a rattler to strike.” -Staff writer Lindsay Pollard contibuted to […]