In celebration of their 60 years of commitment to excellence, the Florida A&M University’s Army ROTC will host a variety of events this weekend, including a black-tie-gala tonight at 6 p.m. at the Silver Slipper restaurant. The Brigadier General Arnold Neil Gordon-Bray, Deputy Commanding General of Cadet Command, will be […]
Author: Angelica Roberts
October events aid awareness
Florida A&M University students and faculty are taking time off to commemorate Breast Cancer month with local events to raise awareness. “We’re having what’s considered a cancer week,” said Kristen Solomon, 20, a junior general surgeon student from Stone Mountain, Ga. Solomon explained that all the events will be hosted […]
Rush is on to register new voters
The Student Vote Coalition and Florida A&M University’s Student Government Association have teamed up to register students for the upcoming election. Beginning Wednesday, student representatives from the coalition will be performing in-class registration for students, with permission from the respective course instructors. If the instructor wishes, students who are not registered […]
Students ignore cup sanctions
Students that use fences for cup advertising without permission on Adams St., may be fined. Florida A&M University’s Office of Student Activities is working on funding for more advertising bulletin boards on campus, to compromise this. A previous story in “The Famuan,” covered cup publicity on Wahnish Way, an increasing […]
County donates money to promote university sports
A donation of $175,000 was recently made to Florida A&M University to help advertise and market the athletic games and events. Because of the economic crisis affecting the United States, Ed DePuy, Leon County Commissioner at Large and the board of county commissions, came up with a plan to help […]
Governor appoints FAMU law student
Elizabeth Dorworth, a second year law student at the Florida A&M University’s College of Law, was appointed by Florida Gov. Charlie Crist to the judicial nominating commission for the 18th Judicial Circuit, for Brevard and Seminole counties. “The Governor believes Elizabeth Dorworth will be a tremendous asset, due to her […]
Professor inspires students
Dhyana Ziegler, a professor at Florida A&M University, recently traveled to England and was made a Dame of Justice. An educator at heart, Ziegler is known to colleagues and students as a hardworking individual, and she is proud to say that her dedication has paid off. “I went to the […]
Tennis team wins second year in a row
Even after their most recent win, Florida A&M University’s men’s tennis team, feels there is still room for improvement before the next competition. The FAMU men’s and women’s tennis team traveled to Atlanta to compete in the 8th Annual HBCU Classic Tournament this past weekend. The men finished first with […]
Visit to campus a treat
If you didn’t make it to Florida A&M University’s quadrangle on Saturday morning to hear Michelle Obama and Jill Biden at the voter registration rally, you missed a blessing and history in the making. Alaska Governor Sarah Palin and Cindy McCain certainly help Republican candidate Sen. John McCain’s photo opportunities, […]
Boosters launch new campaign
In an effort to raise money for Florida A&M University athletics, the Rattler Booster Club and athletic department launched the “1,000 Strikes” campaign. On Aug. 30, the FAMU athletic department and FAMU Booster Club launched the campaign to encourage FAMU supporters to donate money towards the 18 sports programs. The […]