Former Florida A&M University employee, Albert C. Smith, was fired early December 2008 for allegedly taking $3,160 from the Athletic Department in November 2007, according to a police report. Smith, who worked in the Athletics Department, was arrested on Dec. 16, 2008. He was charged with grand theft – an […]
Author: Linaise Lima
FAMU supports bill for tuition hike
The university could be facing a 15 percent tuition hike along with another budget cut in an effort to cope with the economic crisis. Student senators discussed the issue at Monday’s senate meeting. The senate chamber was at full capacity as senators discussed budget cuts and tuition hikes. Parliamentarian Quintin […]
Skyy Sandifer
Skyy Sandifer is a senior magazine production student from Miami. Her goals are to create her very own lifestyle magazine geared toward young African-Americans. Upon graduation, she hopes to relocate to New York City or California.
Legislative session sparks protest
A small group of Florida A&M University students and administrators marched to the capitol where they joined dozens of other area college faculty, administrators and students to protest budget cuts to higher education on Tuesday.The two dozen FAMU marchers braved the chilly morning temperatures as they walked to the capitol […]
LaVonna Smith
LaVonna Smith is a second year magazine production student from Jacksonville, Fla. She is a graduate of the Jacksonville Early College Program at Robert E. Lee. Upon entering Florida A&M University, Smith had successfully completed over 50 of her college credits, which allowed her to enter into the university as […]
Campus prepares for visit
This upcoming fall, the university will implement a five-year program to meet with accreditation standards. “We will find out in December if we have been reaffirmed,” said Rosalind Fuse-Hall, the president’s office liaison to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The Quality […]
Taylar Barrington
Taylar Barrington’s favorite quote by Dorothea Lange says “While there is perhaps a province in which the photograph can tell us nothing more than what we see with our own eyes, there is another in which it proves to us how little our eyes permit us to see.” Taylar Barrington […]
Michael King
Michael King is a senior broadcast journalism student from St. Petersburg, Fla. He applauds the Florida A&M School of Journalism and Graphic Communications for its achievements and giving students such lucrative long-term opportunities. Michael is currently the sports editor for The Famuan while also serving on the senior class cabinet […]
Kamelah Muhammad
Kamelah Muhammad is a graduating senior business administration student with a public relations minor from Chicago, Ill. She currently serves as the deputy copydesk chief for The Famuan Newspaper. After graduation, Muhammad plans to attend graduate school to receive a MBA. Her ultimate goal is to work on the business […]
Rattlers prepare for outdoor track season
The Florida A&M men’s and women’s track and field team is preparing to begin their outdoor season at the 59th Annual FAMU Relays on March 13 at the Pete Griffin Track Complex. The FAMU Relays is an open high school and collegiate level event for schools across the region in […]