Last month, five candidates were interviewed by President James Ammons and his staff for the vice president for university relations position. Anthony Holloman, Harriet Davis, Getchel Caldwell II, Thomas Haynes Jr. and Shereitte Stokes III are all waiting for the president to make a decision about which one of them […]
Author: Marie Eustache
FAMU Oaks in Line for Designation
Fliers aren’t the only thing littering FAMUs campus nowadays. Due to the amount of falling limbs during storms on campus, FAMUs plant operations and maintenance is on a mission: to designate all oak trees on campus. The designation of oak trees on campus is for the betterment and safety of […]
Jason vs. Kristin Face-Off: Is Corporal Punishment Necessary?
The question of whether corporal punishment is a valid form of discipline for children has been a pressing issue in the circles of many psychologists for decades. Some claim it is detrimental because it directly correlates with adult aggressive behavior. Others find it permissible, so long as it is done […]
Students Must Get Politically Active
Seems like just yesterday Barack Obama was elected into office. Now, it’s about time to vote for America’s 45th president. For some reason, I am not as confident that we will have the record turnout of votes as we did in 2008. Am I optimistic? A little, but reality seems […]
‘Q’Pon Queens’ Help Students Cut Costs
On Tuesday, Sept. 27 the founder of “Q’Pon Queens” Vonda Gainer will host the College Coupon Connection at the Palmetto Phase III Apartments from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Co-hosts of the event are Kimberley Williams, director of business development for the Q’Pon Queens and Gainer’s son, Logan Evans, a […]
Career Expo Offers Job Opportunities for Students
The unemployment rate for recent college grads with at least a bachelor’s degree has risen to 5.1 percent, the highest it has been since 1970, according to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics. With the overall unemployment rate in America at 9.1percent, people from all walks of life are readily […]
Cheers Louder than Jeers – as Student Faces Criticism
Justin Doby won’t let hardships and criticism silence his cheers. Doby, a third-year mathematics students from Gaineville, is one of two male cheerleaders on the Florida A&M co-ed cheerleading squad this year. Doby became interested in cheerleading when he was a sophomore in high school. “In high school, I think the […]
Page Breaks FAMU Record at ‘Classic’
LaVante Page didn’t just break the hearts of faithful fans from Southern University on Saturday afternoon. He also broke a Florida A&M school record. The Douglas County (Ga.) high school star scored a record breaking five touchdowns in the 23rd Atlanta Classic. There have been many great backs in the history […]
Bennett Selected as Finalist for Team USA
One of Florida A&M’s top female basketball players is trying to take her game to the international stage. Senior guard/forward Antonia Bennett is a finalist for the USA Women’s Basketball Pan American Games Team. All that is left for Bennett is a two-week training camp in Houston. After the training […]
Engineering Students in Uproar over Lost Bus Routes
Florida A&M engineering students are upset that the designated engineering busses have been canceled. Last month, FAMU officials announced that the Venom Express Route III (V3) busses would not be taking students to and from classes. “Changes were made in conjunction with the new bus routing system set in place […]