Online dating can be just as risky as playing a game of dice. However, it seems some people are willing to gamble with their relationships. When using an online-based dating service, people never know what the outcome will be. Although dating on the Internet may start out as if it […]
Author: Royce Wynn
Richardson makes transition to defense
Three years ago, Devvin Richardson was at the University of Colorado waiting his turn to one day play as Colorado’s starting running back. Today, Richardson is one of the most talented members of FAMU’s young secondary. “Devvin has played far and beyond what we thought he would,” Head Coach Billy […]
FAMU NEEDED AGAIN IN ELECTION 2004 !!!
Dear Sir or Madam: Please consider printing the article given below in your paper. Edit where needed. The subject is timely and interesting!!! Letter To Editor TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32302 1804 MAYFAIR DRIVE PHONE&FAX (850)385-5750E-MAIL JSCRU5750@AOL.COMWebsite ; http://franklyspeaking.info/ FAMU FIGHTING OVER LEADERSHIP; HOW CONVENIENT FOR ELECTION 2004 As my column, Frankly […]
Miller exudes political prowess at meeting
#8220;No snowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible.”-Stanislaw Lec This proverb sums up the feeling of every individual in the administration about the failures this past year. It is true that no one person can be blamed for an institution’s shortcomings in politics and governing itself. Right now, President Fred […]
One Famu Divided
President Fred Gainous’ vision of “Creating One FAMU” may have come to an end Tuesday when the Board of Trustees voted 9 to 4 to terminate his contract with Florida A&M University Jan. 1, 2005 unless the board members give Gainous a unanimous vote of support during their Dec. 14 […]
President Gainous not alone in poor decision making
There was no huge sigh of relief or contempt from the room when the judgment came. The members of the FAMU Board of Trustees sat with a look of finality. And everyone else rushed the backdoors of the Grand Ballroom, piling outside after the trustees voted to terminate President Fred […]
Vote begins journey toward better
Well, well, well. It seems if Gainous doesn’t make any changes by Jan. 1, 2005, that would yield the FAMU Board of Trustees to unanimously agree to renegotiate keeping him aboard ship; he will be fired. It’s almost impossible to reach a unanimous decision. Gainous has done little to improve […]
Students show apathy through absence
Whenever there is a convocation or major gathering at FAMU, there is usually a point where a speaker (or three) gushes on about how the University has some of the nation’s most talented and best students. However, these speakers have a tendency to avoid the complete truth about FAMU’s student […]
Decision creates crisis for FAMU
The actions of the FAMU Board of Trustees at its meeting on Tuesday, has set FAMU on a path to a major crossroads. The University is at a critical place where there is either a future of greater promise or deeper despair. During the meeting, the BOT voted 9-4 to […]
Financial Aid Fiasco
How do universities with 40,000+ students and multiple campuses avoid financial aid drama? I attended Famu in the late 80s, early 90s, and the financial aid department was a travesty. I graduated and attended another university anticipating a negative financial aid experience. Surprisingly, the financial aid process went smoothly. Many […]