Each of the 18 sports at Florida A&M University is 100 percent compliant with NCAA requirements, the FAMU athletic department has announced. It was good news to a department that had to report more than 200 violations to the NCAA a little more than a year ago.Among the violations were […]
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Obama acknowledges he’s considering run for president in 2008
WASHINGTON – Sen. Barack Obama acknowledged Sunday he was considering a run for president in 2008, backing off previous statements that he would not do so.The Illinois Democrat said he could no longer stand by the statements he made after his 2004 election and earlier this year that he would […]
Halliburton’s 3Q earnings hit $611m
HOUSTON – Halliburton Co. watched third-quarter net income rise 22 percent, thanks in part to fewer disruptions from hurricanes, which beset the oil field services industry last year.The Houston-based oilfield services conglomerate Sunday posted $611 million, or 58 cents per share, in net income for the June-September quarter, including a […]
Voters approve Panama Canal expansion
PANAMA CITY, Panama – Voters overwhelmingly approved the largest modernization plan in the 92-year history of the Panama Canal on Sunday, backing a $5.25 billion expansion that will allow the world’s largest ships to squeeze through the shortcut between the seas.About 79 percent of Panamanians voted in favor the canal […]
Panthers serve Tigers in three of four sets
Tyler, Texas native Ashley Campbell had 21 kills, seven digs, and one service ace as the Prairie View women’s volleyball team defeated Texas Southern in three out of four sets on Thursday. The win improved the Lady Panthers to 17-9 overall and 6-1 in the SWAC. “They played well today, […]
Panthers lose close one to Alcorn State
Special teams play proved to be the controlling factor in last Thursday’s game against the Alcorn State Braves with the Panthers coming up on the short end of a breath-taking 17-14 game.4th and 10 with the ball on the Alcorn 37 yard lineand six seconds left in regulation the Panthers […]
Valuev retains WBA title
Rather obscure despite his size and title belt, Valuev retained the WBA heavyweight championship Saturday night when he stopped Monte Barrett in the 11th round to remain undefeated. The largest heavyweight champion ever, the 7-foot, 328-pound Valuev (45-0, 33 knockouts) knocked down Barrett twice in the 11th, and the fight […]
Financial aid office takes steps to curb problems
The financial aid office has begun implementing steps to address issues raised by students at the recent town hall meeting in the administration building. Among the many concerns highlighted in the meeting were bad customer service, slow processing and lost paper- work. According to financial aid director Tracie Matthews, these […]
A glimpse at the president’s office
Located in the A. I. Thomas administration building, the office of George C. Wright, president of the university, is the most important office on campus. The immediate staff of the president is comprised of executive assistant, Mary Smith, who came with the president from his previous position at University of […]
Homecoming 2006: The legacy continues
This year’s homecoming, themed “The Legacy Continues…” will take place Sunday, Oct. 29 to Saturday, Nov. 4. The week will be filled with a variety of events and festivities for students as well as alumni.The week will kick off with a free gospel concert on Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. […]