In hopes of getting a head start on the upcoming presidential elections, several state and local leaders held a press conference Tuesday to announce plans for a “March to the Capitol.” Organizers of the march, which will take place on March 2, said the demonstration will serve as a catalyst […]
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School emphasizes zero tolerance for hazing
News of recent hazing incidents on FAMU’s campus does not come as a surprise to some, but other students say they thought on-campus student organizations were “beyond that.” “I strongly oppose hazing,” said Y’Desha Alsup, 21, a senior public relations student from St. Petersburg. “It is not a surprise at […]
I-A Idea Given the Death Sentence
y Rodney Clayton Three reasons why, sadly, FAMU is never going I-A: (1) FAMU will always face its share of challenges. All state institutions feel the need for more academic resources. There will always be accreditation visits. Government funding will continue to decrease. (2) This type of flip-flop is unprecedented. […]
Gospel artist sings message of love
It may have been a rainy weekend for lovers in Tallahassee, but on Friday night, one woman showered her voice on an audience thirsty for a different kind of love. Around 8 p.m. gospel singer Ce Ce Winans walked onto the stage at Northwoods Baptist Church. The concert began with […]
FAMU Announcements
Habitat For Humanity will hold a general body meeting at 8 p.m. in Perry Paige Room 410. For more information, contact Lauren at 915-5594. The College of Engineering Science, Technology, and Agriculture will hold a career forum Monday through Wednesday in the Grand Ballroom of the H. Manning Efferson Student […]
WANM 90.5 Top 5 Playlists
Top 5 Gospel 1. Bring It All To Him – Georgia Mass Choir 2. Praise Is What I Do – Skekinah Glory 3. The Prayer – Donnie McClurkin & Yolanda Adams 4. In The Presence Of The Lord – Byron Cage 5. Use Me As You Please – Boys Choir […]
I-A decision disappoints
The uproar has quieted and the dust has settled following Tuesday’s decision by the University’s Board of Trustees to delay the move to Division I-A. Now students and administrators are left with questions and disappointment. “This decision is a big letdown …,” said Rashaund King, a history education student from […]
FAMUPD nabs bomb suspect
After a thorough investigation of the Feb. 4, Tucker Hall bomb threats, FAMU Police Department made an arrest. Joel Floyd was arrested late Tuesday afternoon for calling in a bomb threat to the FAMUPD, which shut down Tucker Hall for two hours. “I am innocent until proven guilty,” said Floyd, […]
Attendance not crucial to success
For some reason it is difficult for me to make it to my first class every day. No matter what time it is being held, 7:05 a.m. or 11:15 a.m., it is always a struggle. But once I get started for the day I’m generally in attendance, unless I get […]
As usual: University drops ball with I-AA stir
I’ve been on some sort of registration hold almost every semester since I enrolled at FAMU. Which is why I wasn’t the least bit surprised to hear President Fred Gainous recommended to delay the University’s move to Division I-A football. Why should this move forward be any different than my […]