Shelby R. Chipman, Florida A&M associate professor and associate director of bands, is looking to fill the position as the marching band director. “In my eyes, Dr. Shelby Chipman is the only candidate that qualifies for the Marching ‘100,’” said Rushed Horne, former cymbals section leader, show planning committee […]
Author: Brandon McMullen
Lyceum starts with Dancers of Burundi
The Royal Drummers and Dancers of Burundi put on two shows Sept.16 in Lee Hall. The show consisted of the drummers taking turns playing from a central drum called the Inkiranya, dancing, resting and playing the other drums, rotating throughout the performance without interruption. “I went to the show […]
Tallahassee celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
The aroma of fried plantains and arroz con pollo drew thousands to Kleman Plaza Saturday night for the first Tally Fiesta Celebration. Sept. 15, marked the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. The Florida Hispanic Professionals Association and the Tallahassee Downtown Improvement Authority, created a night of festivities for Tallahassee […]
Michelle Obama leans on importance of voting
The importance of voting was made clear at first lady Michelle Obama’s visit to Tallahassee. Although she touched on other subjects like student debt and health care reform, Obama hinged a large portion of her speech on voting and the difference that just one vote can have. “Everything is […]
Tallahassee turns out for Obama
After waiting in long lines to receive their tickets Friday morning, and waiting in an even longer line to see Michelle Obama Monday, young and old Tallahassee residents filled the 12,500 seat Leon County Civic Center to hear the first lady speak. “It looks like you guys are pretty […]
Finding love in cyberspace
More students are turning to social networking and online dating sites instead of the more traditional ways of finding love. Your soul mate is just a mouse click away with dating sites such as Match.com, eHarmony and BlackPeopleMeet.com that have made the traditional first date jitters a thing […]
Enrollment numbers decrease
A preliminary report shows that Florida A&M’s enrollment has declined by more than 1,100 students. According to the Registrar’s Office, as of Sept. 13, FAMU’s enrollment for this school year is 12,035, significantly lower than that of a year ago. “Current students will be affected by a decline […]
Student elections: A word to freshmen candidates
2012-2013 student campaigns start Wednesday, and so will the campus campaign hype. Many freshmen come to college ready to dive head first into campus government but rarely know what it entails. Running for office can be a large commitment. Similar to “real” politics, it involves campaigning, support, […]
FAMU moves too slow
FAMU gave a delayed response to eliminating hazing. Especially with the upcoming “Hazing Prevention Week 2012- Rattlers Strike Out Hazing.” We’ve already had countless mandatory anti-hazing seminars and pledge agreements for every club and organization. We even have an anti-hazing website that seems to be more focused on bettering […]
Losing mom: a first person essay
The morning of March 29, 2011, I received a phone call from my brother. The sound of the phone ringing as the sun rose was like nails on a chalkboard. “Hello?” I answered curiously. In a quivering voice he shouted, “Mommy died!” My heart dropped. My […]