By March 26, Florida A&M University will install individual electric meters on buildings around the school as the Campus Wide Electrical Upgrade Project kicks off. The “green” initiative to place meters on the buildings will help track the university’s use of energy, said Clinton Smith, a professional engineer for the […]
Author: Jarvis Martir
Home Makeover show lands in Leon county
In just three days, ABC’s Emmy winning program “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” will notify a Leon County family that their home will be renovated. Five North Florida families are being considered for the build. Julia Roberts, media contact for the Leon County project, said the family has not been chosen […]
Economy in California continues to shrivel up
Economic woes are really turning out to be a way of life. Just ask Arnold Schwarzenegger, California’s governor, who recently declared a state emergency due to a severe drought. According to reports on MSNBC.com, Schwarzenegger believes that farm losses in the upcoming season could possibly reach $2 billion. Furthermore, the […]
Swindling CEO’s get away with grand theft
A hustler, as defined by Merriam-Webster dictionary, is “a person who obtains money by fraud and deception.” Eight financial institutions did precisely this. The corporations tricked taxpayers’ into believing their money was safe while institutions actually used U.S. funds for personal expenses. As thousands of homeowners struggled to make payments […]
Cuts imminent in next session
Tis the season for cuts. And this seems to be the sentiment of lawmakers of late, as the legislative session begins Tuesday. Sadly those working in health care and social services have been severely neglected in terms of funding. And as more state departments get the big slash, the people […]
DRS students D.A.R.E. to graduate
A ceremony was held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in the honor of Florida A&M University’s Developmental Research School students who completed the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program. D.A.R.E. is a drug awareness and prevention program geared to teaching elementary students alternatives to drug use. Officer Erica Herring, director of the […]
Couture Urbane hits the runway for charity
Bellbottoms, skinny jeans, flower print, and patent leather classic styles invade Florida A&M University. Couture Urbane and the Office of Student Activities Department of Resident Life presented a Black History Month Fashion Show in the Grand Ball room on Friday February 27, to benefit the St. Jude’s Children Hospital. The show […]
Illness inspires many to participate in Relay
Florida A&M University’s students are currently preparing for its seventh annual Relay for Life event, beginning March 27, 2009 at 3 p.m., and ending on March 28, 2009 at 9 a.m. For some, the event is a chance to get involved for a worthy cause. But for one FAMU student […]
Tyler Perry’s latest not up to par
Madea’s Back! Unfortunately she’s going to jail. Director, writer and producer Tyler Perry brings this infamous character back to Front Street for the latest installment of his motion picture empire. After a brief hiatus, Madea has returned in “Madea Goes to Jail.” Madea’s violent, crazed antics finally catch up with […]
Runoff winners declared
Over a hundred students waited anxiously outside of the activities office Thursday night to hear the results of the spring 2009 run-offs. The run-off revealed Demetria Henderson as the new Miss FAMU for the 2009-2010 year. “I’m feeling wonderful right now,” said Henderson. “I’ll never forget this.” Newly elected Mr. […]