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Miss and Mr. FAMU Candidates

Jermaine Jack is a third-year criminal justice/ sociology student from Baton Rouge, La.Co-founder of LEADMember of Beta Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Member of Louisiana Club Paddyfoote Step Team AdvisorVolunteer for Miracle Hill Nursing HomeBoys Scouts of AmericaChairperson for Project Alpha- Male Mentorship InitiativeMonthly Rap Sessions: Student […]

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Philly births new musical talent, Jaguar Wright

Is there something in Philly’s water? The city that has recently given us greats like Jill Scott, the Roots, Musiq, Bilal and Res, has released yet another “golden child,” Jaguar Wright. Wright, who has been a favorite on the local R&B scene for years, finally graced us with her debut […]

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Electoral Commission Candidates

Campus Leadership Executive Assistant to the Freshman Class President Volunteer for the Student Government Association Founder and President of PAAC (Program Activities in Action Council Current director of Host Bureau within the Executive Branch of SGA

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SGA President and Vice Presidential Candidates

Hammel is a junior political science student from Mitchellville, Md. Holley is a junior health and fitness/physical education student from Temple Hills, Md. Student Body VIce President(2001-2002) Freshman SenatorSophomore SenatorStudent Relation Committee Student ChairmanPresidential Advisory Search Committee PresidentYouth Leader of South LakeParliamentarian of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.Junior Attendant (2001-2002)Founder […]

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Miss. & Mr. FAMU Candidates

Talitha V. Coverson is a fourth- year business/ theater student from Tampa by way of Atlanta.Oratorical Contest (1998)Miss McGuinn Hall (1998)Prevention Through Prayer (founder) “A History In Song”, (author/playwright) Youth Theater program, Pearsell Productions “The IT” Cast Member (2001) TRUTH: The Platform for FAMUTeaching the importance of diverse culturesRestoring spiritualityUplifting […]

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SGA Presidential and Vice Presidential Candidates

Hughey is a third-year business administration student from Dallas. Watson is a fourth-year business administration from Brooklyn Park, Minn. Fresh./Soph. SenatorJudicial Rules Chairperson(2000-2001) Senate Legislative Watch Chairperson (2000) Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Camp Adventure Youth Service (Hong Kong, 2001) Chairperson for Campus Improvement and Action […]

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Committee nixes additional funds for voting reform

A House appropriations bill amendment seeking $14 million in increased funding for additional voting reforms was defeated in committee Friday, despite claims from one of the bill’s Democratic sponsors that the state hadn’t “done all of the job.” At the meeting of the House Fiscal Responsibility Council, Rep. Doug Wiles, […]

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Trustees’ meeting reveals depleted reserve funds

Thursday’s full board trustees’ meeting featured faculty grievances, a revisiting of the presidential search and a spirited debate about FAMU DRS’ future. Sandwiched between these high-profile issues, budget and finance committee Chairman Joe Lacher presented a sobering report on the depleted state of FAMU’s reserve budget. The budget cuts handed […]

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Presidential position turned down by Lewis

Henry Lewis III said he does not want to be considered for the permanent position of presidency at Florida A&M University and the board of trustees has made it very clear that he would not be the permanent president even if he wanted to. “The policy stands,” said William Jennings, […]

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Campaign suspensions overturned

The Student Supreme Court dropped charges against six campaigns that were temporarily suspended Friday. Chief Justice Nailah Rogers, who is the only individual allowed on the court to make public statements on the rulings, could not be reached for comment. The Electoral Commission suspended the campaigns of SGA candidates for […]