The lack of financial aid disbursements has put several Florida A&M students in a serious compromise. They have questions and problems that continually go unaddressed. The first wave of funds was disbursed on Sept. 30. The next wave of disbursements has not been determined. Students question why administration is taking […]
Author: Charleston Steele
FAMU graduate no stranger to achieving goals
He likes his beat down low, like T.I., he kick, pushes with Lupe Fiasco and lives in this crazy world like Young Jeezy. Amir Windom has seen and done quite a bit since his days in Tallahassee. The 2008 public relations graduate has developed a reputation for meeting goals beyond […]
Stand firm under pressure
After watching Bernard Madoff, the ex-chairman of the NASDAQ stock exchange, being taken away in hand cuffs, many people were relieved. He was sentenced to life in prison for embezzling almost $20 billion. Prosecutors made an example of him as a warning to others, who were thinking about or were […]
Letterman’s exploits not news
Sex. Why are people so obsessed with it? Sex scandals seem to make the news quicker than anything else, and they are publicized way too much. Former President Bill Clinton had sex with an intern, so what. John Edwards engaged in indecent relations with one of his staffers, big deal. […]
Nepotism hampers university’s progress
Last week I wrote about courtesy at Florida A&M University and how wemust all do our part. I began my piece with an example of how I was treated in a manner that wasn’t exactly welcoming. I received a call from an individual in the Registrar’s office inquiring about whothe […]
State balancing budget on students
#8220;We must have an aggressive agenda to secure funding for higher education.” These were words that resonated in a speech given by the Frank T. Brogan, chancellor of the State University System, while meeting with the student body presidents from across the state of Florida. The state is facing difficult […]
New Google feature a big hit
Google recently released their newest online service, Google Voice. This new phenomenon is available by invitation only. I received my invitation a few days ago and I’m still amazed with it. Google tries something different when it comes to using a phone number. Instead of having a number assigned to […]
Founder’s Day Convocation vital for history
Florida A&M students, faculty and alumni gathered at Lee Hall Auditorium Friday for the celebration of the university’s Founder’s Day. Founded on Oct. 3, 1887 as a school for colored students, FAMU has since grown to include a diverse array of students. The FAMU concert choir began the program by […]
Student leaders meet to address key issues
The Florida Student Association Board of Directors hosted a discussion about higher education issues with Chancellor Frank Brogan Thursday inside the Florida A&M Student Senate Chambers. The Student Government Association leaders within the State University System from all 11 universities met to discuss strategic ways to create a strong unifying […]
Calls to financial aid office ignored
Some students at Florida A&M University are frustrated with the Office of Student Financial Aid and the inability to contact staff members via telephone. The Office of Student Financial Aid receives an average of 2,000 calls per day during peak periods, according to Michelle Williams, the associate director of financial […]