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Florida Memorial University

  • Blogs

    April 7, 2011

    Evell Hampton, Florida Memorial Student, Sues School For Frat Party Stabbing

    FacebookEvell Hampton​It was a case of disastrous timing: Just as a New Times cover story exposing rampant violence at Florida Memorial University was hitting newsstands, there was a reported stabbing at a frat party on the Miami Gardens campus. Now alleged victim Evell Hampton has become the lat ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 12, 2011

    Gyptian, Jagged Edge and 112's Slim at FMU's Homecoming

    Gyptian sings his hit "Hold You" to some dancing fans.​When Florida Memorial University does a homecoming show, they do it loooooong. The first performers came on at 7 p.m., and the last one didn't leave the stage until close to midnight. Maybe the other attendees knew this in advance and so dec ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 3, 2011

    Make a Baby With Gyptian at the FMU Homecoming Concert February 11

    Gyptian gonna get you pregnant.​Whoa, have you heard Nicki Minaj's remix of "Hold You," the sexy hit single by smooth reggae dude Gyptian? If the answer is no, then you are way, way, way behind the game (and potentially celibate) 'cause this lusty little tag-team track totally dominated the Summe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 30, 2010

    Jervon A. Smith, South Florida's Creepiest Pastor, Does Not Like Being Called That

    ​More than a year ago, we dubbed Jervon A. Smith "South Florida's creepiest pastor". Ever since then, he's been calling us frantically, at one point threatening litigation, trying to get us to rescind that title. A taste, from yesterday's phone conversation with Smith: "Come on Gus-- the creepie ... More >>

  • News

    November 11, 2010

    Florida Memorial University can't find a president

    ​More than a year ago, we dubbed Jervon A. Smith "South Florida's creepiest pastor". Ever since then, he's been calling us frantically, at one point threatening litigation, trying to get us to rescind that title. A taste, from yesterday's phone conversation with Smith: "Come on Gus-- the creepie ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 10, 2010

    FAMU Defender Aims Nukes at Riptide

    ​Two days after Riptide published an article detailing the glacial pace of troubled Florida Memorial University's search for a president-- and calling Florida A&M University pharmacy professor and dean Henry Lewis III "our gambler's pick"-- FMU did indeed choose him for the presidential positi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 8, 2010

    Florida Memorial University Names Three Candidates For President -- Again

    ​In August 2009, Florida Memorial University, the historic black school rich in history but more recently notorious for a grade-fixing scheme that had students trading sex for A's, abruptly canned its president, Karl S. Wright. No explanation was given, and the search for his replacement seemed ca ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 22, 2010

    New Times Finalist For 10 Press Club Awards

    ​Miami New Times was shortlisted for ten awards for Excellence in Journalism from the Florida Press Club, with staff writer Tim Elfrink a finalist for four awards. Gus Garcia-Roberts is finalist for two awards, while Francisco Alvarado, Kyle Muzenreider, and Pam Shavalier are also nominated.

  • News

    May 13, 2010

    Hugo Tandron, Ex-Con, is the Marlins' official barber

    ​Miami New Times was shortlisted for ten awards for Excellence in Journalism from the Florida Press Club, with staff writer Tim Elfrink a finalist for four awards. Gus Garcia-Roberts is finalist for two awards, while Francisco Alvarado, Kyle Muzenreider, and Pam Shavalier are also nominated.

  • Blogs

    March 17, 2010

    Florida Memorial University: Yes, We're Looking for a President, So Shut Up, Riptide!

    From MrLomo's FlickrA graffiti artist's interpretation of FMU's latest press release.​Earlier this month, we pointed out we hadn't heard a peep from crime-ridden Florida Memorial University since it announced a national search for a new president last December. A few days after that blog post was ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 2, 2010

    So Florida Memorial University, How's that Search for that New President Going?

    via FacebookSandra Thompson, still president.​On December 8 of last year, New Times published "Crime 101", a feature exposing the stunning amount of violent crime that had over-run the campus of Miami Gardens' historical Florida Memorial University. Less than two weeks later, the university announ ... More >>

  • News

    December 24, 2009

    Letters from the issue of December 24, 2009

    via FacebookSandra Thompson, still president.​On December 8 of last year, New Times published "Crime 101", a feature exposing the stunning amount of violent crime that had over-run the campus of Miami Gardens' historical Florida Memorial University. Less than two weeks later, the university announ ... More >>

  • News

    December 17, 2009

    Letters from the issue of December 17, 2009

    via FacebookSandra Thompson, still president.​On December 8 of last year, New Times published "Crime 101", a feature exposing the stunning amount of violent crime that had over-run the campus of Miami Gardens' historical Florida Memorial University. Less than two weeks later, the university announ ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 11, 2009

    Moron of the Week: South Florida's Creepiest "Pastor"

    We usually use this column to recklessly mock regional idiots who accidentally shoot their toes off or are busted for running pathetic Ponzi schemes. But this week, we're issuing a public service announcement.Lovelorn ladies of South Florida, do not date the man whose pictures you see here. Even ... More >>

  • News

    December 10, 2009

    At Florida Memorial University, surviving assaults is part of the curriculum

    We usually use this column to recklessly mock regional idiots who accidentally shoot their toes off or are busted for running pathetic Ponzi schemes. But this week, we're issuing a public service announcement.Lovelorn ladies of South Florida, do not date the man whose pictures you see here. Even ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 9, 2009

    Not Good Timing: Stabbing at Florida Memorial University Frat Party

    Joel Castillo​We're beginning to feel sorry for the public relations department of Miami Gardens' Florida Memorial University. As this week's feature story on the violence-plagued school -- think shootings, carjackings, home invasions, and a near-riot -- went to print, the first reports of a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 17, 2009

    Charge Against Florida Memorial University Student to be Dropped

    Facebook From Mitchell's Facebook profile.​On October 19, a near-riot erupted at the student center at Miami Gardens' Florida Memorial University. As captured in amateur video filmed by junior Jeffrey Y. Martin, security guards barricaded another student, 19-year old Emory Mitchell, in a ba ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 29, 2009

    Don’t Sit in the Balcony

    Facebook From Mitchell's Facebook profile.​On October 19, a near-riot erupted at the student center at Miami Gardens' Florida Memorial University. As captured in amateur video filmed by junior Jeffrey Y. Martin, security guards barricaded another student, 19-year old Emory Mitchell, in a ba ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 23, 2009

    And Now, Your Morons of the Week

    Doesn't the whole "balloon boy hoax" boondoggle feel like something that should have happened in South Florida? It's one of those things where if you try to understand what might have motivated somebody to do something so dumb, you can feel your own brain melting a bit. Did the parents think that on ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 20, 2009

    Video: In Near-Riot at Florida Memorial University, Security Guard Pulls Gun (Updated)

    Florida Memorial University has had a rough recent history. In 2005, 15 employees were accused of changing students' grades in return for cash and sexual favors. Last November, a 17-year-old student was shot on campus. And this year, the school's president was abruptly canned. Add yesterday's near-r ... More >>

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    November 6, 2008

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    November 8, 2007

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    October 19, 2007

    Hip-Hop Action Summit This Saturday at Florida Memorial University

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    October 4, 2007

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    September 30, 2004

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    August 19, 2004

    Roaring Lions

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    August 12, 2004

    Spirit

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    June 17, 2004

    Death Becomes You

    For the hip-hop generation, Reagan's demise marks the end of an era of political naiveté

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    March 25, 2004

    Getting Real

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    March 25, 2004

    Meet Mr. Arza

    In four short years, state Rep. Ralph Arza has gone from schoolteacher to powerful politician, and now he's about to take control of public education in Miami

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    February 19, 2004

    Rhyme Time

    Writer gets a jazz-filled tribute

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    February 5, 2004

    Jammin' with Melton

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    January 1, 2004

    Anatomy of a Hit

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    August 2, 2001

    Hearts and Souls

    For more than 100 years, Ebenezer United Methodist Church has survived as a spiritual beacon and social landmark

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    June 21, 2001

    Used, Abused, and Forgotten

    What happens when you muster the courage to complain that you've been sexually assaulted at an INS facility? Not much.

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    March 29, 2001

    Smooth Operator

    Personal financial embarrassments and allegations of sexual impropriety have done nothing to spoil Derrick Miller's political fortunes in Opa-locka

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    February 10, 2000

    A Celebrated Song

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    August 12, 1999

    The Apartment Building from Hell

    Pay a visit to Overtown's New Jack complex, where drug dealers rule, kids play in sewage, and multimillionaire owner Garth Reeves makes excuses

  • News

    April 23, 1998

    Our Hero the Drug Dealer

    The feds call Rickey Brownlee one of South Florida's biggest narco-traffickers. His friends and neighbors in Opa-locka call him a valiant victim.

  • Calendar

    December 4, 1997

    Calendar for the week

    The feds call Rickey Brownlee one of South Florida's biggest narco-traffickers. His friends and neighbors in Opa-locka call him a valiant victim.

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    May 8, 1997

    Calendar for the week

    The feds call Rickey Brownlee one of South Florida's biggest narco-traffickers. His friends and neighbors in Opa-locka call him a valiant victim.

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    August 22, 1996

    Calendar for the week

    The feds call Rickey Brownlee one of South Florida's biggest narco-traffickers. His friends and neighbors in Opa-locka call him a valiant victim.

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    January 18, 1996

    The Graduate

    After ten years as city manager, Cesar Odio is still catching flak about his college education. Give the guy a break. Better yet, give him a diploma.

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