Florida A&M University isn’t the only college in Tallahassee feeling the squeeze of a dwindling budget on its neck. While one could argue that FAMU’s problems are slightly larger than Florida State University’s, there is no denying that the school has a few problems. FSU is currently contemplating throwing out […]
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FAMU Student sentenced to 22 months
Thomas F. Kirwin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, announced the sentence of Christopher Jacquette to 22 months’ imprisonment for aggravated identity theft, unauthorized access of a protected computer, and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. On Dec. 2, 2008, Jacquette entered a guilty plea to the indictment […]
Professor ready to handle business
Run DMC. Frankie Beverly. Sadé. Plus a variety of new school rappers too? Who new the interim dean of the Florida A&M University’s School of Business & Industry had such an eclectic taste in music. Constantly on the go, standing no more than 5’6, with her Bluetooth earpiece and smart-phone […]
Show to feature T-Pain’s father
Not many individuals are able to boast about having their own nationally syndicated talk show, but Brashaad Mayweather sure can. The Fall 2008 business and marketing graduate is host of “Mayweather Live,” which airs locally on Comcast Channel 21, and throughout other markets nationally. The Baltimore native said he is […]
Film Festival kicks off on Wednesday
The second annual Tallahassee Film Festival, sponsored by the Florida Commerce Credit Union, will begin April 15-19 at Florida State University’s Student Life Cinema. The original Tallahassee Film Festival was held May 15-17, 2008 after more than a year of planning, and was created as one of four Knight Creative […]
Soldier gets back in the habit
During the summer of 2004, Cederrick Ashley was preparing for summer school when he received a call informing him that he would be deployed to Djibouti, Africa in one week. That is when Ashley, a student at Florida A&M University, traded in his books for weapons. He was shipped to […]
Internships offer long-term positions and opportunities
Summer break is quickly approaching, and it is time for students to decide what plan of actions they will be taking; whether it is summer school, an exotic vacation, a summer job or internship. Director of the Florida A&M University’s Career Center, Delores Dean, recommends every student complete at least […]
The danger in studying abroad
Although studying abroad is a great opportunity for students to receive another view of life, it still poses some threat. According to the Associated Press, a University of Florida student studying in southern Africa has been found dead after getting caught in a river’s strong current. Thad Owens, 27, was […]
Ladies add wins to flawless record
The Florida A&M University softball team added another pair of wins Saturday to their undefeated Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference record. The Lady Rattlers swept North Carolina A&T in a home doubleheader, winning the first game 10-2, and the second bout 3-1. In game one, the Lady Rattlers (18-25, 5-0 MEAC) started […]
Athletic fees may rise again
Last Tuesday, the FAMU Student Fee Committee voted to increase the athletic fee for the second time in two years. If trustees approve the recommendation the fee will increase by $0.84 to a total of $10.91 per credit hour. After a 40-minute presentation on behalf of the athletic department and […]