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Peter SchorschNovember 20, 2017

The indefinite ban on Greek activities at FSU, precipitated by the tragic death of a fraternity pledge, has two intertwined problems — pledges and excessive alcohol use. Nearly all of the recent deaths around America that involved fraternities had two common themes — the first was they were pledges and second was the excessive use […]

Danny McAuliffeNovember 6, 2017

Florida State University President John Thrasher announced on Friday an indefinite interim suspension of all fraternities and sororities at the university. The former House Speaker and state senator issued the ban in light of the death of FSU student Andrew Coffey, 20, who died at an off-campus party Friday after first responders attempted to revive […]

Peter SchorschOctober 7, 2017

Florida State University President John Thrasher announced the members of the President’s Advisory Panel on University Namings and Recognitions, according to a news release. “I want to thank the members of this panel for their willingness to take on this important matter,” Thrasher said in a statement. “I expect them to be deliberate, to be thoughtful and to […]

Lloyd DunkelbergerAugust 25, 2017

Florida State University is asking for a lawsuit filed by a former student paralyzed in a 2014 shooting at the University’s Strozier Library to be dismissed, asserting the school is not liable for the “action of a madman.” Farhan “Ronny” Ahmed filed a lawsuit in June against FSU in Leon County circuit court, seeking damages […]

Mitch PerryMay 8, 2017

Florida Senate President Joe Negron is firing back at University of South Florida supporters who claim the Legislature “moved the goal posts” when they reverted language in an education conforming bill. The bill, they say, would prevent USF from reaching the 11th of 12 pre-assigned benchmarks which would qualify them for “pre-eminence,” a status that would have qualified […]

Joe ReedyMay 3, 2017

Devard Darling said his family can finally feel closure after the Florida Legislature passed a bill on Tuesday to compensate his parents $1.8 million for the death of his twin brother, Devaughn Darling, a Florida State football player who died during team drills. The bill’s passage comes more than 16 years after Devaughn Darling’s death. […]

Staff ReportsApril 10, 2017

Florida State University has found its next vice president for student affairs in New Jersey. The new hire is Amy Hecht, an FSU graduate who was VP for student affairs at The College of New Jersey, a public institution with about 7,400 students. Enrollment at FSU is nearly 42,000. “We are extremely pleased to welcome […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 29, 2017

John Thrasher, the former Republican lawmaker turned college president, released a statement Sunday saying Florida State University is “deeply concerned” about President Donald Trump‘s immigration order. The order Trump issued Friday includes a 90-day ban on travel to the U.S. by citizens of Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen, and a 120-day suspension of the U.S. refugee program. The travel […]

Joe HendersonDecember 30, 2016

I recently was invited to a screening of “The Bowden Dynasty: A Story of Faith, Family & Football.” That’s the upcoming movie about the life and career of legendary Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden. The film will debut Jan. 8 at the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg as part of a celebration for the […]

Phil AmmannNovember 28, 2016

Late on the afternoon of Oct. 8, 1966, the Florida State University football team was trailing its archrival, the University of Florida, 19 to 22. With 26 seconds remaining, FSU quarterback Gary Pajcic threw a 45-yard pass to the visitors’ end zone. Lane Fenner, a wide receiver fresh off the bench, had outraced two Florida […]

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Pledges, safety and Greek life; time for a culture change

John Thrasher announces indefinite ban on FSU Greek life

Takeaways from Tallahassee — FSU takes on campus names, markers

FSU seeks dismissal of library shooting lawsuit

Senate President denies ‘moving goal posts’ regarding USF’s drive for pre-eminence

Deceased FSU player’s brother says bill provides closure

Personnel note: FSU hires alumna as its new VP for student affairs

FSU president says he’s ‘deeply concerned’ about Donald Trump travel ban

Memories of Bobby Bowden: Much more than winning football games

Martin Dyckman: Hillary Clinton, Democrats must now live with futile victory, anachronism