Author: Erica Butler

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Long lines result from more meals demanded

Students who plan to grab a meal at the university food court can prepare for longer lines thanks to a hike in meal plan purchases. According to Terry Woodard, general manager of FAMU’s dining services, 2,888 meals plans have been brought this year. That’s nearly 300 more meal plans purchased […]

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Clubs request more money

The Caribbean Students Association needs about $27,000 to stay active and keep the famed Junkanoo band playing, according to a request made to the Student Senate during its second session on Wednesday.    In requesting the money, Osubi Craig, a representative from the Caribbean Student Association, said the organization is facing […]

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Alum sentenced

Detroit Mayor and FAMU graduate Kwame Kilpatrick agreed to resign Thursday after pleading guilty to two felony counts of perjury. This ends a six-month-long legal saga. Kilpatrick agreed to give up his pension benefits, spend 120 days in jail, and pay the city $1 million in restitution. Kilpatrick, a 1992 […]

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Law School adds center

Florida A&M University has added a prestigious program under its belt designed to help its law students flourish. FAMU College of Law in Orlando has established a new International Law Center. Many students are excited and looking forward to this program and well as faculty and administrators. Clinton Cagle,31, FAMU’S […]

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Notes on a FAMU scandal

Can FAMU ever catch a break? Florida A&M graduate, Kwame Kilpatrick, is back in the news, which has caused a collective sigh of aggravation from the university. For the past year, the Detroit mayor has been involved in a sex-and-misconduct scandal. After pleading guilty to felony obstruction charges he will […]

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National races overshadow local

In the midst of one of the most historical presidential elections in the country, thousands of students have become more pro-active in their communities and the campaign process. Barack Obama t-shirts, bumper stickers and buttons are in high demand. College students across the nation have planned rallies, parties and concerts […]

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Students frustrated by lack of housing

 Some Florida A&M University students seeking campus housing will be left to find their own. On August 21, four days before classes started, the Office of Housing and Residence Life sent an e-mail notifying students, faculty and staff that there are no more rooms available for the fall 2008 term. […]

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Don’t rush young love

I once heard a girl say, “I went to high school to find a boyfriend and I came to college to find a husband.” I find it sweet when I come across married couples that have met in college. I even know some people who were engaged prior to attending […]

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Tough lesson for student

On a Thursday evening in Milwaukee, my daddy and I decided to go get some ice cream. He picked me up in his truck and we rode to our favorite ice cream spot, Culver’s. As we were waiting in the drive-thru, I got a call from an unfamiliar number. To […]

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AFC decided while NFC is unclear

The NFL season kicked off Thursday and so many questions are up in the air. Many people are wondering who the top teams to watch out for in each division are. The AFC leaders are already put in place, but the NFC is up for grabs. Everyone knows the New […]