We grew up together. Our mothers were line sisters in college so I guess that made him my play brother. He grew up in a two-parent household for most of his formative years. He was the fastest (only black) kid on his soccer team, a member of the Beta Club […]
Author: Kiante Key
Burke’s death investigated
Former Florida A&M baseball player, Antonio Burke, died Thursday. The Douglas County police department is still investigating his death. Ivy Bramlett of the Douglas County, Ga Sheriff’s department said that Burke’s case was still open. After discussing the case with her supervisor, they could not comment about any details from […]
Rattlers bundle up in the face of record lows
Many Florida A&M students returned from the winter break surprised by the unusually cold weather that hit the city during the holidays. According to the weather.com, since Jan. 3, the city has experienced a severe low of 22 degrees and a maximum high of 43 degrees. Temperatures reached as low […]
Dentistry School
Before the winter break, Florida A&M Board of Trustees voted unanimously to submit a request to the Board of Governors for a dental school. The State University Legislative Budget Request would seek $1.5 million in planning funds. The proposed FAMU College of Dental Medicine is intended to serve the needs […]
The price of a brand new smile
President James Ammons’ proposal to build a School of Dentistry at FAMU, is a great idea-even if the timing is off given the state’s economic condition. If the Florida Board of Governors does not recognize any of FAMU’s other attributes, they cannot deny that the school trains competent health professionals. […]
Hemp Hemp Hooray!
New Jersey legislators passed a law to legalize marijuana this past Monday. As the 14th state to legalize hemp, New Jersey will also have the strictest laws for patients. Unlike other states, patients will not be able to grow their own pot. Nor will residents be able to use it […]
Proctor speaks Thursday
Florida A&M professor and commissioner William “Bill” Proctor will be the keynote speaker for the Martin Luther King (MLK) Convocation on Jan. 14 at 10:10 a.m. in Gaither Gym. FAMU’s Chief Communication Officer Sharon P. Saunders said Proctor was chosen to speak because he has a great voice. “He is […]
Massive earthquake hits Haiti
Tragedy struck Haiti Tuesday shortly before 5 p.m. when a massive earthquake devastated the island., The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.0, and was centered 10 miles west of capital Port-au-Prince, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. CNN reported there have been least four aftershocks from the earthquake. Communications were […]
FAMU reaccredited
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) announced that Florida A&M‘s accreditation has been reaffirmed. FAMU was accredited by the SACSCOC in 1935 as the first historically black college or university to become a member of the SACSCOC. It was announced that FAMU would be placed […]
Franklin still president
It has been nearly three months since members of the student Senate impeached Gallop Franklin but he still remains SGA President. The 39th student Senate cited nonfeasance of duties, in particular his failure to select a chief justice for the student Supreme Court in the allotted time. This action stemmed […]