After 33 ceremonies, Florida A&M University is finally adding to its list of valued athletes. FAMU will hold it’s 34th Sports Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony at the FAMU Multipurpose Center on Friday. The Hall of Fame Breakfast will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday in Jake Gaither […]
Author: Letitia Skippings
Cheerleaders ready to improve
When the Florida A&M University cheerleaders take the field to hype the crowd for the kick-off of the 2009-10 football season, head Coach Brandi Tatum expects to bring out a more talented group to help spread rattler pride. “We want to create an experience,” said Tatum. “We want to […]
U.S. Open is underway
The 2009 US Open Tennis Championship began on Monday in Flushing Meadows, N.Y. and has potential to be just as exciting and competitive as last year’s tournament. With last year’s winners ready and healthy for battle, American-born Serena Williams and Switzerland’s Roger Federer will definitely put on a great show […]
Destitute dorms an eyesore
Many of the 3,300 freshmen at Florida A&M University are finding that there is no room for them on “The Hill.” President James Ammons said the university is pleased with the increase in enrollment, however FAMU needs more beds. “Renovations for Polkinghorne Village, an 800-bed facility, would […]
Katrina victims still in distress
It’s been four years and four days since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast Region. The storm claimed the lives of close to 2,000 people and caused billions of dollars in damage. There is no question that it was the worst natural disaster this country has ever seen. People died, […]
Fear of press foolish
Since the beginning of the war, journalists from all over the world have become frequent writers, videographers and even blogged about their experiences. Although journalists may not be the most popular people during the on-going battle, they can however be considered as one of the many […]
SGA inauguration plans ready
The Franklin & Hayes Administration geared up for this week’s Florida A&M University Student Government Association Presidential Inauguration activities. Such activities included a senate meeting Monday night and the SGA Explosion, which took place Tuesday night in the Grand Ballroom. Gallop Franklin and Calvin Hayes will […]
Senate affirms new point system
The 39th Student Senate approved changes for the electoral commission fall 2009 point system Monday. Candidates will now be fined 40 points for advertising billboards on campus. Electoral Commissioner Alyse Taylor met with the senate to explain why campaign billboards should not be allowed on campus. “I don’t feel like […]
Florida schools get rid of exam
As of July 1, students enrolled in any public Florida college or university will no longer have to take the College-Level Academic Skills Test. However, students must still meet the CLAST requirement of maintaining a 2.5 grade point average in both English and math courses. […]
FAMU alumna beats on MTV dance show
Everybody has an It factor ,which is the ability to capture the attention of audiences and wow them with unspeakable talent. This It factor for Porche Anthony is the art of dance. The 22-year-old Florida A&M University graduate is a member of the D.C. based hip-hop dance crew Beat Ya […]