An internal audit conducted by the Student Government Association has found discrepancies in the funding of organizations and the budget. One of the more prevalent discrepancies was that of an “official” budget, which was given to the university officials to sign off on, was different than a budget used by […]
Author: Jorge Rodriguez-Jimenez
Students Should Know Their History
Beginning as Negro History Week in 1926, Black History Week was officially recognized by President Gerald R. Ford 50 years later. I’d like to take the time to thank Dr. Carter G. Woodson for taking the initiative to have African-American history recognized. Although February is nationally observed as Black History […]
Start Thinking Smarter
Many people are incapable of making wise decisions, and I have no idea why. Every day, we as people are confronted with life choices. Sometimes, they are personal matters and have no significant impact on our lives – such as, “What will I eat this morning?” or “What shoes am […]
Race is No Excuse for Failure
Let’s agree that being black in America is different from being black anywhere else in the world. With a long history of prejudice and unfairness, the U.S.’s treatment of African-Americans has affected every facet of human achievement: from education to employment. That’s a fact. But I wonder how much of […]
Time to Bring that Ugly Sweater
And it is back: The Annual Ugly Sweater Jam. The Student Government Association, the Office of Student Activities and Cultural Awareness, Social Unity, Community Service will host the donation drive/dance party in Gaither Gymnasium tonight from 8 p.m. to midnight. The event is more than just a good time; it […]
‘The Haves and The Have Nots’ Comes to Tallahassee
Tyler Perry’s “The Have and The Have Nots” play is showing at the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center next week in a one-night only showing. “The Have and The Have Nots” is scheduled to be at the T-LCCC Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 7:30 p.m. when its 20-city tour stops in Tallahassee. […]
No New Members: FAMU Suspends Intake for Spring 2012
Florida A&M President James H. Ammons’ message to student organizations Tuesday was simple and direct: no new members until this fall. Or else? “Any organization in violation of the temporary suspension [new memberships] will be suspended as a campus organization in accordance with university guidelines,” Ammons said at the end […]
Film Festival Recognizes Blacks in Entertainment
Florida A&M will next month host a film festival showcasing the contributions African-Americans writers, actors and directors. FAMU’s Office of Student Activities and Lyceum Series is working with the Tallahassee Film Society and the Tallahassee Film Festival to highlight African-Americans in the film and entertainment industry and to give recognition […]
PETA Goes to the Circus
When one thinks of the circus, the picture of animals being treated cruelly does not come to mind. However, Friday night, as patrons made their way to the ticket for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, they were bombarded with questions, “Would you like a pamphlet on gruesome […]
A Different Pointe to Ballet: Harlem Dance Theater Performs at Lee Hall
As residents of the community filled the sold-out auditorium of Lee Hall Friday night, there were blank stares and confusion as to why the lights were not dim and the stage was not ready. The audience anxiously waited for the curtains to open. To the audience’s dismay, Keith Saunders, director […]