After a mere 10 weeks in office, the student senate motioned to begin the impeachment process of SGA President Gallop Franklin. The motion came as nine senators voted for the impeachment process to begin. In the SGA constitution, under Title 10 Chapter 901.1 , the student senate may remove any […]
Author: Jason Lawrence
Internal flame needs more fuel
Late Friday afternoon, three men stood around the eternal flame trying to figure out why the flame was not burning. I had seen the flame out before and attributed it to strong winds, rain or maybe Dr. Ammons turned the switch off, but Friday was a beautiful fall day free […]
Flag football team in the hunt for title
The Florida A&M University women’s flag football team, Simply Marvelous, is now preparing to play in two national championships after dominating the 2009 ACIS Football Regional Tournament at the University of Florida. “We strive to be the best and beat the best,” said Ayanis Dennis, a fourth-year broadcast journalism student […]
Massages beneficial to students
Many college students fail to realize the positive impact that massages can have if incorporated into their daily schedules. From juggling multiple classes to maintaining involvement within campus organizations, stress and lack of down time tend to become routine habits that most college students face. For those who have enjoyed the […]
Cheerleaders test athleticism
Hidden beneath Crystal Williams’ tiny, pixie-like frame, high-pitched voice and bubbly personality is a battle-hardened athlete. Williams, a junior from Rockledge, has accumulated a series of injuries including whiplash in her neck, a spinal injury in her lower back, broken both ankles, suffered various wrist injuries, as well as “other […]
Restaurant offers a healthy variety
In the past year, a number of new dining options have opened on campus; Glen’s Island Retreat is one of them. Glen’s Island Retreat is a small eatery located in the Florida A&M University recreation center. Effective this semester, two sisters Collisa and Glenda Salmon, are the new owners of […]
FAMU joins Test 1 Million initiative
Florida A&M University has teamed up with the Black AIDS Institute in the Test 1 million Campaign. The initiative’s aim is to test 1 million black for HIV/AIDS by June 27, 2010. According to the Black AIDS Institute Web Site, this campaign builds upon the National Black AIDS Mobilization: a call to […]
SGA President Gallop Franklin impeached
The Student Senate voted nine for and 16 against with zero abstentions to impeach SGA Student Body President Gallop Franklin Monday night. Senate President Asia McFarland, a 21-year-old MBA student from Raleigh, N.C., said, “The motion against President Franklin was on the grounds of misfeasance and nonfeasance of duties because […]
Seminoles survive, bowl hopes still alive
Jermaine Thomas rushed for 149 yards and a touchdown, E.J. Manuel was effective in his first career start, and Florida State kept its bowl hopes alive with a 41-28 victory over Wake Forest on Saturday. Offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher had his hands full after losing sensational quarterback Christian Ponder, the […]
Churches expose divorce rates
Like a failing grade on a final exam or combining vinegar and water, religion and divorce don’t mix well together. A divorce can be a shocking period in ones life. About 50 percent of all married couples in the United States will be seeking a divorce attorney, according to a […]