The director of student lobbying addressed the student senate Monday regarding the Rattlers strike initiative to get more students registered to vote. Jeremy Dixon said the senate is trying to “get FAMU where it used to be.” The FAMU Strike Voter Coalition is focusing on getting every student on campus […]
Author: Britney Ross
800-bed facility named ‘FAMU Village’
Housing administrators announced the name deemed for the 800-bed facility opening in the fall at the student senate meeting Monday. FAMU Village will provide 24-hour security, central heating and cooling and 200 parking spaces for students living within the facility. According to Ashley Nelson, administrative assistant for housing, FAMU Village […]
Hudson: Female dormitories to close
The vice president of student affairs informed students of plans to close some residential halls in order to determine what’s next for student living on campus at Monday evening’s senate meeting. According to William Hudson, an evaluation of facilities on campus showed that some dorms would either require service repairs […]
Metz contract could require freshmen to sign two-year meal plan agreement
Florida A&M’s decision to hire Metz Culinary Management may leave freshmen with more than they bargained for. The board of trustees met to discuss its new contract with the food provider Monday. According to Student Body President Anthony Siders, the BOT voted 6 to 5 in favor of Metz as […]
Senate seeks financial aid liaison
Vice President of Student Affairs William Hudson discussed future plans for student financial aid liaison positions and plans for a financial aid call center Monday at the student’s senate meeting. Hudson informed students that future changes regarding financial aid made by the federal government would affect Florida A&M students who […]
SGA explains new fund allocation process
The Student Government Association presented a special allocations workshop Wednesday to teach students and organizations how to request and receive funding through the senate. President of the Organization and Finance Committee Sen. Tyler Hansberry wants to educate students on the proper steps to gain funding. “The workshop is to get […]
FAMU Student Senate shares hope for future president
Florida A&M Student Body President Anthony Siders discussed the board of trustees’ recent decision to continue the search for the university’s next president at Monday evening’s senate meeting. The board’s standing policy, which eliminates candidates who serve in an interim capacity as candidates for permanent presidency, has created some controversy […]
Student senate plans information session on funding
Student senate to hold informational session Britney Ross Correspondent The Florida A&M student senate will hold a reception to show organizations and clubs how to allocate funds through the senate. Senate President Tonnette Graham, addressed the senate and the gallery Monday regarding the reception and other upcoming events. “We have […]
Rattlers stranded by Sandy
A group of Florida A&M students and Associate Vice President of Student Affairs Angela Coleman recently made it back safely to Tallahassee after being stranded in New York after the effects of hurricane Sandy left local airports under water and millions without power. Victor Manuel, a third-year accounting student, […]