Florida A&M University’s Career Center is hosting its annual school-wide Career Expo on Wednesday, Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Leon County Civic Center. Companies such as BP, Macys and Coors Brewing Company are a part of the 146 registered companies that will be in attendance […]
Author: Emerald Smart
Iranian president is clearly living in denial
From CNN to MSNBC, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad stirred up plenty of controversy from his speech at Columbia University in New York on Monday. In his speech to the university’s students, staff and faculty he undoubtedly questioned the occurrences of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Jewish Holocaust and requested for […]
Some students unaware of tenant laws
Many college students are moving into houses off-campus, only to find that their newfound “home sweet home” isn’t what they signed up for. Ashlei Hudson, 21, a nursing student from Little River, S.C., is one of these students. In the third week of July, Hudson and her two roommates told […]
Parking garage conditions undesirable
Everyday at Florida A&M University, over 400 students park their vehicles in the parking garage. Many students have been complaining about the garage’s condition. Some of their grievances include pests, overflowing trashcans and excessive fliers scattered throughout the parking garage. Because of the garages state many students opt not to […]
The Addiction: Some students are finding themselves hooked on shoes
Classic sneakers such as Nike Air Force One and Jordan kicks have become a fetish for Florida A&M students. What defines someone who has a classic shoe fetish? According to Raleigh Stewart, 23, a junior Bio-premed student from Orlando, who is also an assistant manager at Finish Line, believes that […]
Gunshots fired at Palmetto Phase III
Several shots were fired in the Palmetto area of Florida A&M University’s campus at about 10:55 p.m. on Saturday. The incident stemmed from a disagreement between those who were attending a social gathering in the Phase III Recreational center. “It all started as a sweet 16 party,” said Felicia Perry, […]
President unveils new six-step plan at forum
On Wednesday, Florida A&M University’s president, James Ammons, and several faculty members held an open forum in Lee Hall. Ammons began the forum by explaining his and the Board of Trustees’ six-step major expectations plan for the 2007-2008 year. He explained to students how he is evaluated by this plan. […]
SGA explains funding process
A total of 41 student organizations have requested funding from the Student Government Association of Florida A&M University. One of the most controversial fund allocations this year was to the ‘The Marching 100,’ which originally only received a $30,000 budget for the student senate. Julian White, the band director immediately […]
Booth Properties update
Student Housing Solutions, University Courtyard and The Pointe at Adam’s Place have offered move-in specials for close to 50 Florida A&M University students, after it was announced seven apartment complexes, formerly owned by Booth Properties, would be closing. Asset Campus Housing, a management company hired to manage the properties, while […]
Car crashes into apartment
College Club apartments located on 2833 South Adams St., had some unwanted reconstruction done to building six because of a car crash. On Sept. 17 at 2:30 p.m., a black Honda Accord careened into building six of the College Club apartments. A report provided by the leasing office of the […]