Author: Nefertiti Williams

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Defense say hazing statute too vague

Attorneys for Marcus Hughes, Brian Bowman, Cory Gray and Jason Harris, Florida A&M University fraternity members accused of hazing a prospective member, filed motions Thursday to dismiss all charges against them based on the legislature’s failure to define the phrase “serious bodily injury,” in the hazing statute. The Florida Statute […]

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Student government ‘Explosion’ offers something new this year

#8220;SGA is doing their thing!” was the sentiments of Raymond Jackson, 19, a sophomore Biology student from Miami. Like most students, Jackson was surprisingly pleased with the outcome of this year’s SGA Explosion. Students came out to the Grand Ballroom in record numbers to experience the informational fair held by […]

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Zeta Phi Beta ice cream social

Free ice cream on the Set!!!!! The Gamma Alpha Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta sorority, Inc. will hold an ice cream social Oct. 4, from noon-2 p.m. Contact Cherline Pierre at (850) 459-3592 for more information.

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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity seeking poets and artists

The Beta Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha is seeking poets and artists for a future event. If you would like to read your poetry or show your artwork in a public forum, please contact Carey Goins Jr. at (312) 919-7814 or careygoinsjr@hotmail.com.

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority presents “State of Black Men” Seminar

The Gamma Alpha Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. in conjunction with the Alpha Eta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma, Bill Proctor and others will host a State of Black Men Seminar in the Perry Paige Auditorium Oct. 3 from 7:20-9:14p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Cherline […]

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Student Government Academic Affairs Task Force

The Student Government Academic Affairs Task Force is looking for members to handle student concerns regarding their academic situations. Applications are due Sept. 29 by 5 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Jillian Jones at jillianjonesfamu@yahoo.com.

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Convocation crowd remains the same despite time shift

Once again the student body of Florida A&M University proved the skeptics wrong. They said students would not attend convocation on a Sunday, and they were probably right. So convocation was moved to Friday afternoon. Again, skeptics said students would not be in attendance. They were wrong. Students packed into […]

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Blacks cannot afford to stay complacent

We, as a people, need to stand up for justice before unjust acts are committed. CNN’s “Lou Dobbs Tonight” reported Thursday that the Red River School Board in Coushatta, La. has yet to offer an apology to neither the children nor their parents one month after the children were subjected […]