Tuition increases are expected to roll into another school year while undergraduate students face a 15 percent tuition increase in 2012-2013, if the budget is passed. “In many cases it’s not understood that we’re sent a requirement in order to keep up,” said Budget and Finance Committee Chairman […]
Author: Delmarshae Walker
Audit committee to focus on student activities fund
FAMU’s audit committee held a meeting Wednesday to address internal and external issues the university is facing, including allegations against the use of student activity funds. “The audit committee’s biggest issues is addressing the concerns that were raised with the investigations in and out since we’ve had the accretive […]
A Night of Rock ‘n’ Roll at ‘Smokey Joe’s Café’
The opening night of “Smokey Joe’s Café” was marked by high-energy choreography, classic rock ‘n’ roll music and retro costumes. “It feels like a party in here, and that’s exactly what it is,” said Valencia Matthews, director of Florida A&M theatre and performance. Matthews welcomed the audience before […]
Women’s Track Conditioned for Florida Relays
After vigorous training the Florida A&M women’s track and field team is physically fit to participate in this weekend’s Florida Relays in Gainesville. The relays will begin Friday and conclude Saturday. FAMU looks to build on its notable performance during the March 22 Florida State Relays when it manufactured […]
Celebrity Panelists Say Be Positive, Remain Strong in College
#8220;Don’t get lost in the sauce” was the message Miss Hall of Fame Ashleigh Taylor had for the Florida A&M community Tuesday. She discussed her experiences during her sophomore year at the University of Tennessee. She reminisced about struggling to balance her social life along with her school work. Taylor […]
BOT revises physical therapy grade policy
The Florida A&M Board of Trustees made an addition to grade policy to include a “PN” grade, which will apply to physical therapy students. The policy change gives students in the physical therapy graduate program, who are in the clinical phase and are passing but still not at […]
From Broadway to FAMU, Director Follows Her Passion
As a young girl, Michelle Robinson knew she would one day grace the Broadway stage. Growing up in a family full of musicians, her parents were entertainers, Robinson followed her passion early. From the Dance Theatre of Harlem to the Radio City Rockettes, Robinson has done it all. She has […]
FAMU Wireless Network Desperately Needs an Upgrade
Technology is the foundation for progress in today’s society. However, technology can be a curse. Newton’s third law of motion states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. That definitely applies to technology because on Florida A&M’s campus, all technological advantages that a student has produces […]
Amin Stevens: A Powerhouse on the Basketball Court
Over the last three seasons, Amin Stevens has become a force to be reckoned with on the basketball court. Stevens, the starting forward for Rattlers basketball team, has risen to become one of the team’s strongest players. During his three years with Florida A&M, Steven’s has grown as a player, […]
Defensive Struggles Hurt FAMU Baseball in another Series
The North Carolina Central Eagles swept the Florida A&M Rattlers baseball team in a three-game series over the weekend at Moore-Kittles Baseball Complex. Defensive struggles, which have been an issue for Florida A&M (5-26, 3-6 MEAC) all season, plagued the team during every game of the series. Head coach Willie […]