After a disappointing end to last year’s Be Out Day, this year’s committee is focusing on bringing the event back to its original form. With last year’s event ending early because of a fight that broke out between bystanders, many changes were made this year to make the 12th annual […]
Author: Sean Woods
Budget cuts compromise student safety on campus
The Senate has some tough financial decisions to make about the 2006-2007 school year budget, but cutting the SAFE Team’s money should not be one of them. They have asked the organization to consider becoming a volunteer force, but students’ security should not be left with an unreliable system. The […]
Soaring fuel prices leave some grounded
The sudden increase of gas prices, resulting from gas station owners being forced to oblige to the demands of refiners and continually raising their prices, is beginning to affect some consumers across Florida. Gas prices could have a tremendous affect on students and their summer plans. Aeriel Coleman, 20, a […]
Campus research granted millions
The Florida A&M University faculty has been awarded over $26 million for research. “Sponsored research is funded primarily by federal government, state agencies and private organizations,” said Keith Jackson, vice president of the Division of Research. “We call our researchers principle investigators and their research is funded by grants,” agreed […]
Group ‘Foundation’ has talent to build on
The problem with many up-and-coming artists is the risk of sounding too “familiar.” Foundation’s album, “On the Ladder,” has too many tracks that sound like something that’s been done before, but despite a few fillers, “On the Ladder” delivers enough tracks to keep your ear to the speakers. Foundation is […]
Leagues confuse professional with pedestrian
Who remembers one of the common themes of children’s cartoons and movies where there was that faraway land that had no fun, no enjoyment, no creativity and no expression? Remember how life was tremendously dull there? It was more boring than that first period high school physics class and slower […]
FAMU Announcements
Calling all student who are interested in making a difference during this upcoming election season, as well as with various issue concerning our campus right now. This is your chance to volunteer and gain firsthand experience with leading organizations around the country. If interested please contact Corliss M. Allen, FAMU’s […]
Club’s week brings ‘D.C.’ to Tallahassee
Eclectic music and unique dance styles are some of the traits often associated with the D.C. Metro area vibe. And Famuans all around will have the opportunity to share the world of the Washingtonian with their DC Metro Club this week. The club, which has been at Florida A&M University for […]
FAMU Announcements
Calling all student who are interested in making a difference during this upcoming election season, as well as with various issues concerning our campus right now. This is your chance to volunteer and gain firsthand experience with leading organizations around the country. If interested please contact Corliss M. Allen, FAMU’s […]
Fraternity members’ arrests jeopardizes their futures
Where will you be in 2013? Well, if you’re the Alpha Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., you’ll just be returning to the “yard” after a seven-year suspension for hazing. As if the arrests on Monday weren’t enough, they come with felony charges and possible time in prison. […]