The University’s women’s softball team has high expectations this season. Coming off a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference championship season, the Lady Rattlers said they plan to build on their success. Despite losing some key players to graduation, team members said they do not expect a drop-off from last season. Team captain […]
Author: Stephanie Foster
‘Where’s the support?’ bowlers inquire
When some people think of the University’s athletic teams, bowling doesn’t usually come to mind. In fact, a lot of people don’t even know that the team exists. However, the team intends to change that. “People don’t know about our home games,” said Domonique Boatman, the bowling team captain. “Our […]
University readies for re-accreditation
With 387 days left until the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools returns to the University to begin its reaffirmation process, FAMU is already making preparations to meet and exceed the newly developed 2008 SACS expectations. Beginning Jan. 1, FAMU joined the ranks of universities such as Yale, Harvard and […]
Senators discuss next University president
Presidential endorsement, enhanced campus security and the formation of bachelor’s degree-only universities were only a few of the issues discussed during the 16th session of the 36th Student Senate on Jan. 22. During the community forum portion of the session agenda, Student Body Vice President Monique Gillum raised the topic […]
University board OKs music degree
The Board of Trustees gave the music department something to be excited about when it approved a bachelor’s degree program in music. This degree is new because currently the University offers bachelor’s degrees only in music education and performing arts. In addition to the buzz about the Marching 100 performing […]
“Rap Music Sucks” proves true on album
Up-and-coming group, After the Smoke, make their debut with their new album, “Rap Music Sucks,” which dropped December 2006. The group is composed of five members: Speek, Whuzi, Carmen, Essay Real and Joey Plus. They classify their music as hip-hop mixed with soul. Essay Real, Joey Plus and Whuzi are […]
Campus meets first candidate
Florida A&M University faculty, students and alumni met with Thelma B. Thompson in the first of a three-day interview process with the FAMU presidential search finalists. Thompson, the current president of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, is one of three finalists in the search. The interviews sponsored by the […]
Finalist Ammons says he can help school rebuild foundation
Presidential search finalist James H. Ammons said he is ready to implement a new plan for the university. “You can’t build a house on shaky foundation,” said Ammons, president of North Carolina Central University in Durham, N.C. “We need to establish a foundation to build upon.” Ammons is a former […]
Professor plans trip to Ghana for Pan-African Conference
The Tallahassee and African Sister Cities Coalition, Inc.’s 2007 Cultural and Educational Tour will take place in Ghana to celebrate the country’s 50th anniversary of independence, and participate in the 2007 Pan-African Conference.The trip will take place from June 27 – July 15. FAMU history professor Willie Butler, one of […]
College ministry hosts ‘Skate Jam’
The House of Judah Christian Collegiate Ministry used Christian contemporary music to help set the tone for “praise” and worship at its fifth annual Skate Jam on Friday. More than 230 people attended the event at Skate World on Northeast Capital Circle. HOJ, founded in 2001 by a group of […]