I walk the hallways of Florida A&M everyday, I see beautiful brothers anxious to receive an education and change the stereotypical image that society has placed on them. On Nov. 4, 2008, the United States elected the first black president, Barack Obama. Although, many view the likes of Obama rarity […]
Author: Courtney Bledsoe
FAMU board of trustees discuss university’s future
The Florida A&M board of trustees held a workshop last Wednesday to confront the budget cuts the school will face in the upcoming school year. The cut will be anywhere from $9-13 million. Chief Financial Officer Teresa Hardee and vice president, said she put together a leadership team to inform […]
Tennis players battle for number one
The number one and two players for the Florida A&M Men’s Tennis team will be competing throughout the 2010 season as they both jock for the top position for the team. Florida A&M Men’s Tennis senior David Jackson is the number one ranked player on the team and he is […]
Baseball team started their season 0-3 in the UNF Baseball Classic
The Florida A&M Rattlers Baseball team started their season 0-3 playing against the University of Richmond, Ohio State University, and the University of North Florida in the UNF Baseball Classic at Harmon stadium in Jacksonville this past weekend. The Rattlers opened their season with a new strategy set in place […]
Women’s basketball let outside issues and lack of discipline affect their game
Discipline is a key to success for any team. All sports require unyielding focus and determination. Only disaster awaits a team when discipline is forgotten. The Florida A&M Lady Rattlers forgot discipline. They left behind the basics that allowed them to beat schools from the Big East and SEC. Monday […]
Ten questions that makes you wonder…
1.Should FAMU invest in a restaurant for students that want to eat healthy foods?2.As a student how do you feel about President Obama’s health care bill?3.How often do you attend the doctor’s office for check-ups?4.When was the last time you were tested for HIV and other STDs?5.Should FAMU’s Recreational Center […]
FAMU law students are becoming active legal assistance in the Orlando community
Law school students are taking active steps in the community to help local citizens who cannot afford legal fees. The Florida A&M College of Law has been awarded a civil clinic grant to help the homeless get legal representation. “I think the grant is a beautiful thing,” said clinical program […]
Dean of School Graduate Studies and Research appointed to the U.S Department of Education board
Chanta Haywood, the dean of FAMU’s Graduate Studies and Research department, has been appointed to serve on the Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Board at the U.S Department of Education. Haywood will still hold the position as dean while serving on the board. “I anticipate becoming an even better dean as […]
FAMU Office of Counselling brings mental health awareness to the black community
Suicide is the third leading cause of death for black males between the ages 15 to 24, according to the American Association of Suicidology. Florida A& M is making an effort to bring mental health awareness to the black community. On Tuesday, FAMU co-hosted an HBCU Mental Awareness Day from […]
Student Government Association discussed funding for the 2010 Benefit Concert for Haiti
Members of the Student Senate discussed and debated many topics for the university Monday, ranging from funding for the 2010 Benefit Concert for Haiti to future revisions of spring elections and special elections. A bill was passed to let the Haiti relief concert take place sometime in the near future. […]