In Monday morning’s news conference, the family’s attorney Christopher Chestnut said the university had a history and culture of hazing that has been “covered up for generations.”

“It is time now, that we expose the truth and eradicate the root of this culture and come up with creative remedies on how to continue the excellence of FAMU’s band, but without hazing,” Chestnut said. “There is evidence of a pervasive culture of hazing at FAMU. So everything points to Robert’s death because of hazing.”

Last Wednesday, Florida A&M University president Dr. James Ammons announced the firing of long-time band director Dr. Julian White in the wake of Champion’s death. A letter from Ammons’ office cited “alleged misconduct and/or incompetence involving confirmed reports and allegations of hazing.”

The Clippings — You just got the buzz from www.DryerBuzz.com — Combing the headlines. Transforming the way we look — at life.

Submit A Story, News or Opinion via http://Submit.DryerBuzz.com

BROWSE THE BUZZ: Find just what you’re looking for with our fall vendors http://DryerBuzz.com/Shop Are you listed?

A Cleveland third grader who weighed more than 200 pounds was taken from his mother after officials reportedly said she did not do enough to help the boy, who suffered from a weight-related health issue, to lose weight.

“They are trying to make it seem like I am unfit, like I don’t love my child,” the boy’s mother, who was not identified, told the Cleveland Plain Dealer. “It’s a lifestyle change and they are trying to make it seem like I am not embracing that. It is very hard, but I am trying.”

Officials first became aware of the boy’s weight after his mother took him to the hospital last year while he was having breathing problems, the newspaper reported. The child was diagnosed with sleep apnea and began to be monitored by social workers while he was enrolled in a program called “Healthy Kids, Healthy Weight” at the Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital.

The boy lost a few pounds, but recently began to gain some back, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reported. At that point, the Department of Children and Family Services asked a juvenile court for custody of the boy, citing his soaring weight as a form of medical neglect, according to the newspaper.

The Clippings — You just got the buzz from www.DryerBuzz.com — Combing the headlines. Transforming the way we look — at life.

Submit A Story, News or Opinion via http://Submit.DryerBuzz.com

BROWSE THE BUZZ: Find just what you’re looking for with our fall vendors http://DryerBuzz.com/Shop Are you listed?

Calling all Entrepreneurs, Startups, Media and PR professionals in Atlanta!
Let’s MeetUp TOMORROW w/ Mario Armstrong & friends!
WHEN: Tues. Nov 29th 6:30p
WHERE: BarOne in Atlanta! (see flyer below)

REGISTER: REGISTER FOR FREE and COME NETWORK WITH US!

Mix the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, thyme, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper in a bowl. Sprinkle some of the spice rub inside the cavity of the turkey. Separate the skin from the breast meat with your fingers, starting at the top of the breast and sliding to the right and left, then working down. Massage some of the rub onto the meat under the skin. Sprinkle the remaining rub on the turkey’s skin. Place the turkey on a sheet tray and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours so the flavors can marry.

The Clippings — You just got the buzz from www.DryerBuzz.com — Combing the headlines. Transforming the way we look — at life.

Submit A Story, News or Opinion via http://Submit.DryerBuzz.com

BROWSE THE BUZZ: Find just what you’re looking for with our fall vendors http://DryerBuzz.com/Shop Are you listed?