Florida A&M University (FAMU) and Florida State University (FSU) are co-hosting the second annual State of the Student Summit scheduled for Sunday, March 27, at the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center. Seven-time GRAMMY award-winning gospel singer Kirk Franklin, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, environmental activist Van Jones, Executive Director of Communications […]
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Gov. Scott Mandates Drug Tests for State Workers
On Tuesday, Gov. Rick Scott issued a controversial drug test mandate for new state hires while existing state employees will be randomly tested. This comes after Sen. Paula Dockery R-Lakeland introduced a bill requiring all cash assistance welfare recipients over 18 to pass drug tests. Officials say it could affect […]
HIV/AIDS Activist Advocates Safe, Responsible Lifestyle
On Wednesday, the Al Lawson Center was decorated with hanging quilts of hope as activist Marvelyn Brown spoke to FAMU students about the day she contracted HIV. Red, black and white tablecloths draped the plastic tables lined along the gym floor: red symbolized HIV/AIDS awareness, black symbolized those who have […]
‘Vibe’ CEO Visits Alma Mater
Florida A&M alumnus Leonard Burnett Jr., co-CEO and group publisher of Uptown and “Vibe” Magazine, returned to FAMU for an all-day event. “It’s great to have an alum return and share his experiences with our students,” said Shawnta Friday-Stroud, dean of the School of Business and Industry. Burnett started his […]
Protesters ‘Fight Back’ against Controversial Bills
A small crowd gathered in Kleman Plaza in downtown Tallahassee on Friday evening, rallying against some controversial bills being considered during the 2011 Legislative Session. The rally, “Fight Back Florida,” was realized after its organizers shunned proposed state legislation that they believe is an attack on the working class, students […]
Gov. Scott Appoints Surgeon Gen. and Top Health Executive for Florida
On Monday, Gov. Rick Scott named Florida’s new surgeon general and the secretary for the Agency for Health Care Administration. Dr. Frank Farmer, 69, will serve as the Florida Surgeon General, which is also the secretary for the state Department of Health. He works in Ormond Beach as an internist […]
Chelsea Earby Loses Bid for Miss FAMU Recount
Miss Florida A&M University candidate Chelsea Earby was denied a trial for a recount after her letter addressed to the electoral commissioner explained her concerns with ballot tampering, and poor supervision over the voting precincts. A memo from the Student Supreme Court stated “We, the Student Supreme Court find that […]
Colored Girl Talk: An Unforgettable Night with Playwright and Author, Ntozake Shange
Florida A&M’s Perry Paige Auditorium was the place to be for every African-American woman Tuesday evening. If seeing the movie “For Colored Girls” wasn’t moving enough, witnessing firsthand the woman who made it all happen was definitely an unforgettable moment. Ntozake Shange, whose name is a combination of Xhosa and […]
HIV/AIDS Activist Visits Florida A & M
Marvelyn Brown, 26, a native of Nashville, Tenn., described herself as the All-American teenager. She had a social life and was heavily involved in sports. Brown was involved in a monogamous relationship with someone who would change her life forever. At 19, Brown contracted HIV. Since then, Brown has become […]
Robbers Descend on FAMU Campus
It seems as though robberies are becoming more prevalent near Florida A&M with two occurring over the weekend. The FAMU Police Department is searching for the suspects. On Friday, at 5:00 p.m., the FAMU Department of Public Safety investigated the report of a strong-arm robbery near Truth Hall. According to […]