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MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2011
VOL. 114 ISSUE 14
Search for SJGC dean begins Dominique Mayes Correspondent Earlier in the semester during a quarterly colloquium, James Hawkins, dean of School of Journalism & Graphic Communication, said that, in approximately a year, he plans “to be on the golf course in San Diego.” A search committee has been formed and is in the
process of searching for a new dean for the SJGC. Valencia Matthews, director of FAMU’s Essential Theatre and an assistant dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, is chair of the search committee tasked with appointing the new dean. Matthews was given the position as chair by University Provost Cynthia Hughes Harris on Oct. 3. The SJGC Search Committee consists of 12 FAMU staff members, seven from SJGC and the remaining
five from other departments and schools. There will also be a student panel on the committee, but exactly who these students will be has not been decided. The SJGC search committee has not had their first meeting and the potential candidates have not been selected. Matthews said the committee is scheduled to meet
South Carolina State University Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Anthony Holloman has taken his name out of the running for Florida A&M’s vice president of university relations. Holloman was a finalist for the position but as chosen to stay with S.C. State as a chief fund raiser.
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Litter of participants clean up campus
Registration is still open for residents who want to participate in a unique, energized, weeklong learning experience Oct. 16-21. The Lifelong Learning Extravaganza provides the opportunity for citizens to gain knowledge and familiarity with the art, culture and history of Tallahassee.
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — To fight the budget blues and maintain the school’s unconventional approach, tiny New College is embarking on the largest fundraising campaign in its history. With only 4,700 graduates since its founding in Sarasota in 1960, New College has set a big target: $60 million within seven years, nearly $13,000 per graduate.
Clarece Polke The Famuan TayVon Hawkins (above), a junior animal science student, has participated in the Rattler Fever clean up project every homecoming since freshman year. This year’s participants are some of the lowest numbers he’s seen since his freshman year, he said.
Homecoming festivities left quite a mess on Florida A&M’s campus. Several dozen students gathered together and rolled up their sleeves to discard the debris from homecoming. Different student-based organizations were represented in the 2011 Rattler Fever.
The clean up is held the Sunday following every
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to fill trash bags and place them in dumpsters.
“As long as I’m helping someone, it feels good, and
As dirty as a job this is, it feels good.
homecoming game. Despite a light drizzle, students walked around with gloves and garbage grabbers
Students participated and gained a sense of pride in being able to give back to the school without writing a check.
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Roscoe Thompson Deputy Lifestyles Editor
this is for a great cause,” said business student Rodrick Carpenter. Students showed their
school spirit and put together different groups responsible for cleaning Bragg Stadium, the Set and the track. They worked from about noon – 4 p.m. “It’s important to have that balance,” Student Body Vice President Troy Harris said. “Everyone goes out on Saturday night, that’s a part of homecoming, but people need
The legendary Clark Sisters performed to a sold out audience on Friday. Other musical guests, including the FAMU Gospel Choir and Malcolm Hawkins, helped make the night a rousing event. The drums and electric organ helped make the event a night to remember.
An epic collapse in the 4th quarter saw the Florida A&M football team squander a 21-point lead and a chance to win its homecoming game.
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‘100’ honored at President’s Gala Kristin Broner Deputy Opinions Editor
Keenan Doanes The Famuan Tyler Bass hangs his head after FAMU’s homecoming game. The team blew a 21-point halftime lead, as Howard scored 29 fourth quarter points.
Candles, gleaming fountains and carpeted floors decorated the Al Lawson Multipurpose Gym Friday night as Florida A&M hosted the 2011 President’s Gala. The event was held to kick off the anniversary of the 125th year of the university and honor “The Marching 100.” Norma Solomon White, the first woman to play in the “100,” graced the stage. She and two other women are credited for paving the way for young women in the famous band today. White said she agreed to attend FAMU after seeing the band as a child. “It was the best decision I made to attend FAMU,” she said. She reminisced about practicing long hours with the band until she “couldn’t see in the morning to couldn’t see at night.”
Keenan Doanes The Famuan Director of Bands Julian White conducts the band during ‘Sing, Sing, Sing’ as drum majors Jonathan Boyce (left) and Keon Hollis (right) support his ladder.
The Marching “100” was the featured entertainment and the honoree of the night. The band played some of its most familiar tunes, including “Sing, Sing, Sing” and “Do
Whatcha Wanna.” Throughout the night, there were several short features on the history and development of the “100.” The band’s history dates back to 1892, with only
16 instruments under the leadership of P.A. Van Weller. There was an extensive tribute to the William Foster Gala 4