Several faculty members are furious with the payroll office because of an error that resulted in their overpayment. Some professors at Florida A&M received a letter in 2008 saying that University accidentally overpaid them. Former FAMU Professor Gerald Grow retired in the fall 2009 semester and said he received a […]
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Trey Songz, Common and Fabolous will perform to raise money for Haiti
Singer Trey Songz and rappers Common and Fabulous will take the Florida A & M University stage on April 15 to raise funds to support ongoing efforts in the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti. But what ticket buyers may not realize is that not all of their dollars will […]
New technology allows consumers to manage their own utility costs
The city of Tallahassee has a new utility program that aims to reduce electric bill costs and make managing utilities more convenient. Their are also plans to create a student plan home devices that reduce off-campus utility costs. Brandon Hawkins, 21, a political science student, said he is interested in […]
Construction zone discourages customers from visiting local businesses
When 5 p.m. happy hour ends, St. Michael’s Irish Pub customers face bright floodlights, construction vehicles and loud cranes as they leave Gaines Street. As a result, the pub’s business is suffering. “At 8 o’clock we’re usually busy, but now, well you can see,” saysKeith Moore, a St. Michael’s bartender […]
Florida A& M University plans to do another increase in tuition
Tuition and fees for labs, technology, athletics and miscellaneous others are set to increase in the upcoming 2010-2011 school year. Friday the university’s fee committee met to hear proposals for student fees the committee made several recommendations on student fee proposals by different departments and colleges of the university. Many […]
Bernard Jackson, a first-year alto saxophone player, serenaded patrons as they found their seats in
Bernard Jackson, a first-year alto saxophone player, serenaded patrons as they found their seats in the auditorium for the FAMU honors program Wednesday in Perry-Paige Auditorium. After the entrance of the esteemed Royal Court, Brian Waritay, graduate of the School of Business and Industry started the program.Trenton Kirksey presented the […]
Usher revamps R& B with his new album Raymond versus Raymond
#8220;Usher back yeah, Usher back yeah,” these are lyrics from the song “Invented sex remix.” It was Usher proclaiming that he is back and he is ready to take over the R&B game. After a long overdue wait for his album, his latest CD, “Raymond versus Raymond,” has been released […]
Graphic design students are working together to bring the horrors of horse slaughter to the public
Advertising Professor Kay Wilder along with students and the Shiloh Horse Rescue and Sanctuary are organizing a national campaign for the horse rescue initiative. Founded in 2003, by iconic actor, Tony Curtis and his wife, Jill, the organization was started to save abused, neglected and injured horses from slaughter. The […]
TCC student arrested on Wahnish Way
An unidentified suspect in a black Buick La Sabre was pulled over after driving erratically Thursday night around 7:30 p.m. on Wahnish Way directly in front of the parking garage on Florida A&M’s campus. Deputy Sheriff Sergeant Yown, an officer from the Leon County Sheriff’s department, initially believed that this […]
Marsalis shines at FAMU ECOnscious week begins on campus The next few days will be an opportunity to
The lights dimmed in Lee Hall Auditorium and the audience began to applaud as world-renowned trumpet player Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra took the stage. However, it was not until his fingers started pounding the keys that viewers begin to realize just how special this event truly […]