Protesters lined up Tuesday evening at Publix on Ocala Drive to demonstrate how farmers get treated unfairly. The Coalition of Immokalee Workers created the campaign ‘Fair Food Program.’ Protesters wanted Publix to sign on to their cause, which tries to get major corporations to pay a one cent premium increase […]
Author: Jamie Shute
Financial audit complete
A nearly year-long financial investigation of Florida A&M by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement culminated Wednesday with no charges against anyone, but several discrepancies in how the university regulated use of funding. The FDLE concluded, “Nearly all of the issues and concerns…resulted from FAMU and its employee’s failure […]
Is ‘Set Friday’ pushing daisies?
Whether it’s the musical sounds of DJ Loosekid or the plethora of unique vendors ready to display their merchandise, Florida A&M University’s ‘Set Friday’ allows every rattler to kick back and be themselves. In the name of tradition, it is important to keep the value of ‘Set Friday’ significant, […]
Can FAMU emerge from the ‘haze’?
When the recent reports surfaced about Torque Dance Team’s alleged hazing during the Labor Day holiday, all I could do was groan. Less than one year after the tragic death of Robert Champion, more students continue risking their lives for their organizations. Florida A&M is slowly shifting from a prestigious […]
Dorm life vs. Commuter life
One would think everyone has the same experience when they come to college. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. While some students are able to hang with friends at any time, others are a bus or car ride away. What is it like living on campus opposed to commuting daily? Many […]
Lyceum opens with thunderous beats
Music tailored to the thrones of African kings will echo from Lee Hall auditorium this Sunday. Courtesy of the central African nation of Burundi, the Royal Drummers and Dancers of Burundi kick off this year’s Lyceum event series at 3-7:30 p.m. Their style became known as the “Burundi beat” in […]
Michelle Obama to visit Tallahassee
First lady Michelle Obama will be visiting Tallahassee Sept. 17 to participate in a free rally. The event will be held at the Civic Center at 4 p.m. Tickets can be picked up at the H. Manning Jefferson Student Union on Florida A&M’s campus at 10 a.m. on the first […]
Anti-hazing website launched
A week after the suspension of the Torque Dance Team, Florida A&M officials announced the launch of a new anti-hazing website and regulations for all students registering in the future. The interactive website, accompanied with a new anti-hazing pledge, is just one component of the anti-hazing plan led by […]
CFO Hardee resigns
Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance Teresa Hardee will be moving on to work at Delaware State University after submitting her resignation Sept. 5. Hardee said the decision came after she received several appealing offers from other universities and was looking to take her skills into a […]
FAMU denies responsibility
Florida A&M University has said that drum major Robert Champion was responsible for what happened to him on Bus C on the November night when he was hazed and eventually died. According to a filing Monday in the Orange County Circuit Court by Richard Mitchell, who was hired to represent […]