I remember when chivalry died. I spoke at its funeral, sad as it was. What I don’t remember is when manners and respect died. It must have been a quick death, because it seems like one day I woke up and they were gone. The other day, on a packed […]

Outside of the classroom, a host of student activities add an important dimension to life at FAMU. Frequently, activities are referred to as “extracurricular,” but here at FAMU, student activities are regarded as a part of the total education program. Students have the opportunity to get involved, to be a […]

The SGA, along with the FAMU Intramural Department is hosting the first Intramural Olympics featuring a Hoop-n-Splash. The Intramural Olympics is to be held during the week of April 14-April19. MONDAY4-on-4 Flag Football Tournament, 6 p.m.Intramural field TUESDAY3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, 6 p.m.Intramural basketball courtTo sign-up, call Intramural Department at 599-3785 […]

University Park has stirred up debate among many in the city especially with Dhyana Ziegler, interim vice president for sponsored research and a FAMU representative on the Innovation Park Board. University Park, the brainchild of FSU professor Raymond Bye, is an economic development plan that would include a state-of-the-art research […]

Georgian legislators still haven’t reached an agreement over the fate of the state flag. Friday the state passed into legislature a temporary flag including the state seal on a blue field in the top left corner, with three red and white stripes and the words “In God We Trust.” Even […]

Officials at the FAMU Developmental Research School, also known as FAMU High, seek to renew its accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Committee this week. “This accreditation is extremely important to DRS,” said Marvin Byers, secondary school principal. “This will affect several things like funding and enrollment.” […]

Students will be able to take a “proactive” role in gaining skills in leadership and activities planning. Ryan Morand, chair of the Senate’s student relations committee, realized there was a problem with finding consistent volunteers for SGA events. “A volunteer approached me with the idea that we should have a […]

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Senior basketball center Jermaine Hill stole the spotlight at the inaugural FAMU Sports Awards held Thursday night at Lee Hall Auditorium. As the only double award winner, Hill won most valuableplayer for men’s basketball and male athlete of the year. “I am very appreciative of these awards and the fact […]

In its continued efforts to enhance the cultural environment of the university, the department of music presents the 10th annual President’s Concert. The concert will be held Sunday at 4 p.m. in Lee Hall Auditorium. The concert will feature the stylings of the Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble under the […]