Thursday, October 17, 2024
Homecoming week is a time for celebration, school spirit, and bonding with friends. For most students, it is a time filled with excitement, parties and, yes, a football game. But for me, homecoming week took an unexpected turn this year as I found myself preparing for breast reduction surgery, a […]
Florida is making determined strides to confront its escalating mental health crisis head-on. As Senate Bill 164 moves through the legislative processes, it promises transformation, offering a glimmer of hope to countless individuals struggling with mental illness. SB 164 addresses the urgent workforce shortage among mental health professionals, a significant […]
In early September, Florida A&M University President Larry Robinson released letters announcing a performance-based wage increase for eligible faculty, administrators and staff. “It gives me great pleasure to announce that special funding has been set aside to provide a recurring 3 percent performance-based wage increase, effective August 18, 2023, for […]
Israel’s attacks on Hamas have prompted some college students to support Palestinians, which has made the Florida government push back against students who speak out about what they see as injustices taking place in the Middle East. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been adamant in his opposition to university students […]
Halloween on the campus of Florida A&M produced costumes, candy and scares, but most importantly, trunk-or-treating. Tuesday evening, the Efferson Student Union and Student Activities hosted their second annual Trunk or Treat event at the Will Packer Performing Arts Amphitheater. All campus organizations were invited to decorate the trunk of their cars and […]
Florida A&M University’s women’s cross country team arrived at Apalachee Regional Park on Oct. 30 for the SWAC XC Championship race ready to dominate the field. And the Rattlers did just that as they emerged victorious as the 2023 SWAC champions. Both the race and win were nothing short of […]
Florida A&M University is known for its “Bragg.” From the Marching 100’s field displays to the president’s social media popularity, FAMU wants the world to know it is bold in every way. For students, one of the “silent” pillars that upholds the institution is the way they present themselves to […]
Ludacris in 2003, New Edition in 1989, Gucci Mane and Kodak Black in 2018 — FAMU has a long list of star-studded homecoming shows. Since the history making performance by Marvin Gaye in 1972, there is tough competition for every homecoming performer who comes after, but one thing is certain: FAMU […]
The annual Health and Beauty Expo is one of the many events Florida A&M hosts during Homecoming Week. The expo encourages professionals, experts, and businesses from the health and beauty industry to showcase products, services and information related to health, wellness and beauty. The expo included hair and skincare companies […]
Another Grads Are Back event is in the rear-view mirror for students at Florida A&M’s School of Journalism and Graphic Communications. The two-day event gave journalism, public relations and graphic design students opportunities and advice from industry professionals needed to progress successfully in college and beyond in their respective careers. […]