If administrators at Florida A&M University forced me to cut my beloved braids because I needed to conform after graduation, I would quickly throw up the “deuces” sign and find a school more accepting of my culture. Fortunately I don’t have this problem, but a number of business students are […]
Author: Ebonie Ledbetter
TV has become mind numbing
On Sunday, the widely watched “Flavor of Love” television series announced the “lucky” winner of the heart of rapper/entertainer Flavor Flav. The show kept viewers and the anticipation of whom Flav would choose as his concubine held on to the viewer’s attention. Every week viewers watched as the contestants fought […]
University partially responsible for hazing
University officials recently suspended the Alpha Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. after a pledge from Decatur, Ga., was injured in a hazing incident. Members of this fraternity are accused of beating the victim four consecutive nights with canes. Something must be done because incidents like this not […]
Faculty demands pay raise from Board
Florida A&M University’s Board of Trustees met at the university’s law school campus in Orlando on Thursday and were addressed again by members of FAMU’s faculty and United Faculty of Florida regarding a pay raise. During the morning portion of the meeting, Interim President Castell V. Bryant mentioned UFF and […]
Wrestling team prevails, travels to nationals
The FAMU wrestling team is currently ranked 23rd in the latest National Collegiate Wrestling Association coaches poll. In the NCWA Regional Tournament in Gainesville, the Rattlers finished eighth out of a pool of 22 programs. FAMU posted a top-10 finish behind the standout performance of four wrestlers. Coach Thomas C. […]
Clubs struggle to make ends meet
The student senate listened Monday to several campus clubs and organizations voice their concerns regarding allocated funds and agency groupings among Activities and Service organizations at Florida A&M University. Jarred Morgan, an A&S liaison for the S.A.F.E. Team began the meeting by revealing the effects of recent budget cuts. “The […]
Proctor determined to teach despite unfavorable press
#8220;I’ll be here when Jake Gaither comes riding back with Jesus on a cloud.” Bad press and rumors will not stop Florida A&M University associate professor Bill Proctor from serving the university and its students, Proctor said. Issues involving Leon County Commissioner Proctor’s finances and taxes were published in the […]
Brand name prescriptions to blame for high prices
The prices of prescription drugs have steadily increased over the past decade. The Florida A&M University health clinic has also seen a rise in the prices of prescription drugs and attributes it to many different factors. Since 1990 prescription drug spending has increased four times, with spending hitting $162.4 billion […]
University attendance policy may see changes
The university attendance policy is currently under review in order to clarify and refine the rules, said Michael A. James, university registrar and head of the review committee. A university-wide committee has been formed to address the guidelines. James said that it would be premature for the committee to reveal […]
First impressions may be the most important aspect of finding a job
According to “The Etiquette Advantage in Business” by Emily Post, arriving too early to a job interview isn’t always the best option. If you arrive more than 15 minutes early and beeline for the reception area, your interviewer may feel rushed and you might appear desperate. “Ideally, you should check […]