The federal trial continues for one of the three students that were charged and indicted for tampering with computers to change grades and residency statuses. Marcus Barrington, 23, is one of three Florida A&M University students indicted for five counts of aggravated identity theft, unauthorized computer access and conspiracy to […]
Author: Jon McCloud
Theatre hosts last show
The FAMU Essential Theatre is bringing another successful semester to a close with its final production, “Blue,” a jocular musical. This season’s closer ushers in even more exciting change for the Department of Visual Arts, Humanities, and Theatre. The Charles Winter Wood Theatre has been a cornerstone for notable thespians […]
Bone marrow drive lacked interest
For the second year in a row, the National Marrow Donor Program visited Florida A&M University’s campus to encourage students to join the National Marrow Donor Registry. The National Marrow Donor Program organized a challenge at several Historically Black College & Universities to encourage more African Americans to join the […]
Convention brings Anime Club closer
At Florida A&M University, there are so many clubs and organizations for all types of interests and some are overlooked. One club that is repeatedly overlooked is the school’s Anime Club. For those who are unfamiliar with anime, it is defined by Merriam Webster’s dictionary as, a “style of animation […]
Trigger happy cops threaten safety
With a Palm Beach County Sheriff deputy’s rifle pointed straight at him, my boyfriend’s first instinct was to reach for the cellular phone in his pocket to call his employer and “clear everything up.” My biggest nightmare is losing someone that I love. And Sunday that could have happened. Keith […]
Irresponsible landlords force renters onto street
When people rent a place to live they might as well flush their money down the drain. Sadly enough that phrase has become a reality for Lisa Brown of Long Island, NY., according to CNN.com. Brown paid her rent on time every month, only to find that the house had […]
All missing children need coverage
Nancy Grace, CNN’s television host for the self-titled headline news analysis program, has gained a massive amount of attention for the recent kidnapping cases she has covered on her show. On her show she expresses her deep concern for the victims in these cases. Grace takes her job seriously and […]
Sports center needs money
Recreation Center officials from Florida A&M University spoke to student senators Monday about further completion of the University Recreation Center. Phase three of the building is in the works and phase two has yet to begin. Monday’s senate meeting was held in FAMU’s Grand Ballroom to accompany the many guests […]
Chamber evens playing field
With a mission to reach out to small, minority and women-owned businesses, one local organization helps others as the economy toughens and more companies close. Members of the local Capital City Chamber of Commerce met with local business owners at their monthly networking after-hours event Monday. With nearly 40 attendees, […]
FAMU awards $554k in scholarships
Florida A&M University officials said its three-city scholarship bus tour was not only successful in community outreach, but also helped in strengthening the university’s enrollment and budget. The university awarded $554,000 in scholarships to high school students in Gainesville, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach, during the week of March 12. […]