After 29 years of service, Dean Robert Ruggles is resigning, according to Larry Robinson, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. Ruggles of the Journalism and Graphic Communications School declined to comment on the situation Thursday evening, but according to Robinson, Ruggles had been planning to resign for at least […]
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Gainous Brings Heavy Warning at Convocation
At the first schoolwide gathering of the year, President Fred Gainous was recognized as more than just the leader of the university. It was an event to honor dream-builders, both past and present. In his introduction of the president, Larry Robinson, provost and vice president for academic affairs characterized President […]
“Rock the Vote” hits FAMU Campus
Republicans might control the Florida Legislature, but the Democratic Party has taken steps to cut their vantage.The Florida Democratic Party kicked off its statewide Donkey Rock tour on FAMU’s campus Monday. The purpose of the tour is to promote voting and encourage students to register to vote.The event, which took […]
Volleyball Team Owns MEAC
Fifty-one Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference games. 51 wins. FAMU’s volleyball team has a winning streak going that no one can match.Under the direction of coach Tony Trifonov, the ladies have not lost a regular season match to any MEAC opponent since its Oct. 2, 1998 loss to North Carolina A&T 1-3.The […]
I-A Move Affects Olympic Sports
As all eyes focus on the Rattler football team, as it makes its move to Division I-A. FAMU’s Olympic sports have fewer worries on their plate.Olympic sports, as defined by the athletic department- volleyball, tennis, track and field, swimming, bowling and golf- have been competing in the top division. Football […]
This Week in Entertainment
Prince among nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of FameTwenty-five years after the release of his first album in 1978, Prince is finally on the list of nominees for the 2004 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along several other first-time nominees. According to the hall of fame, artists […]
Cancellation Time Draws Near
At the President’s Convocation, President Gainous announced that any student who had not paid his or her fall tuition fees by Sept. 23 would be unregistered from their classes. When asked if administration would enforce the policy, Patricia Green-Powell, vice president for student affairs confirmed the announcement. “Sept. 23 is […]
Kostadinova Proves her Worth
It’s a good thing the World Wide Web is around. Otherwise, the Florida A&M volleyball team might not have its star middle blocker Adriana Kostadinova.“I heard about the school from the Internet,” said Kostadinova. “My coach from Bulgaria also helped me learn some, but it was initially through the Internet.”Originally […]
Women’s Golf Set for First Year
In the spring of 2002 the new women’s golf team adopted the motto “History in the making.” After the university’s move to Division 1-A, the women’s golf team was formed in order to meet the NCAA’s title four requirements.The team held its first official interest meeting Sept. 10. Marvin Green, […]
MEAC Sports Briefs
South Carolina State UniversityThe Lady Bulldogs soccer team were held scoreless for the fourth time this season during Wednesday’s 4-0 loss to UNC-Asheville. According to the SCSU athletics information desk, that game was one of the team’s worst offensive performances because they had no shots on goal. However, the defensive […]