Students at Florida A&M University could have the opportunity to work closely with the Barack Obama administration, if chosen for the Rangel Internship. The 2009 Charles Rangel Summer Enrichment Program is for college sophomores and seniors planning to attend graduate school. The program is named for veteran Congressman Charles B. […]
Author: Anesha Parker
Movie inappropriate for young fans
Make no mistake, “Notorious,” while certainly educational for the fans of Christopher Wallace, is not a movie for the family to see. An “R” rating might be a little on the modest side; drugs, violence, language, body shots, this movie is the reason why parents go ballistic over rap music. […]
Rap legacy brought to screen
#8220;Notorious,” the life and death story of hip-hop icon Biggie Smalls, was enlightening. The young Christopher Wallace played by actor Jamal Woolard presented the audience with a memoir of his life. The movie begins where it ends, in the moments of Biggie’s death. The movie gives us pieces of Biggie’s […]
Menu options expand on FAMU’s campus
The dining area known as the ‘Orange Room’ is expected to re-open March 7, according to Paul Bajere, project manager at Florida A&M University. Many students said they were not happy when the Orange Room closed for reconstruction more than a year ago. “I was really hurt,” said Regina […]
A new path on The ‘Hill’
#8220;It’s about time,” said Alyssa Crawford, a sophomore nursing student from Macon, Ga. The hill between the School of Journalism and Graphic Communications and Gamble Street has seen many slips, falls and tumbles. But now students, professors and faculty who normally travel that route can use a new sidewalk that […]
Student refunds set to begin
Florida A&M University students should have started to receive their refund checks on Tuesday, according to the office of student financial services. But some students at FAMU are not pleased because they have not received their net checks yet. A net check is money left over after a student’s tuition […]
Historic event unites FAMU
Students and faculty members gathered in Lee Hall’s auditorium to witness U.S. President Barack Obama’s inaugural address. Students were impressed with the address and were pleased with Obama’s success as the first black president. “I think it’s a very exciting moment. Probably one of the most amazing moments I’ve witnessed. […]
Students encouraged to lobby for FAMU
Florida Representative Dwight Bullard, D-Miami made a special visit to the 38th Student Senate’s first session, Monday. “As an elective official, I want to make sure FAMU has a visible presence at state capital,” Bullard said. He encouraged Florida A&M University students and members of the student government association to […]
Students head to D.C.
As the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama nears, Florida A&M University students will have the opportunity to witness the historic event. A caravan of students will travel to the nation’s capital on buses provided by FAMU’s Student Government Association. However, only students that go with the university will have excused […]
‘100’ parade bound
The Marching 100 has raised $152,000, surpassing the Florida A&M University’s goal of $100,00 to pay for their trip to perform at the presidential inaugural parade in Washington, D.C. But the band said they would like to raise more money to make the trip a total success. “Right now, the […]