White nationalist Richard Spencer's visit to the University of Florida was heavily debated long before he stepped foot on the Gainesville campus. Protesters and supporters clashed, many getting arrested by police. While the events were not as racially charged as the recent events in Charlottesville, Virginia, Spencer's visit […]
Author: Karah Bailey
At Farm Fest 2011: A Little Bit of Orange, A Little Bit of Green
#8220;Don’t pick the peppers!” Associate Dean Lawrence Carter, Ph.d said over a megaphone to the dozens of men, women and children gathered for Florida A&M University’s Farm Fest Saturday. Too late, several attendees of the second annual event had already harvested a few crops from the university’s community development center […]
City: Plans to Expand FAMU Way on Schedule
City officials say the plan to expand FAMU way is on schedule. Assistant to the City Manager Michelle Bono called it a “very aggressive plan” to add sidewalks, bike and multi-use lanes, innovative parking design and linear parks. Estimates for sidewalk construction alone were five years in 2004. Projections show […]
Prominent figures and District 1 Commissioner opponents size-up the competition
Bill Proctor, a Florida A&M University professor since 1986, is nearing the end of his term as Leon County District 1 Commissioner. Recently, Student Body President Ramon Alexander announced that he will run against the professor in the September elections. Both candidates are confident, but students may need more persuasion. […]