Friday, October 18, 2024
Legendary FAMU football star and coach Ken Riley achieved a momentous milestone this summer when he was posthumously inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This tribute marked a significant achievement, as Riley became only the second player from Florida A&M University to make it to the NFL. He […]
The campus of Florida A&M University was buzzing with excitement Monday after FAMU was named one of the top 100 public universities in the nation. This achievement was fulfilled as the institution was ranked 91 among the U.S. News &World Report Top Public National Universities on Monday. The impressive ranking […]
On Monday, Sep. 18, Florida A&M President Larry Robinson held a news conference to discuss the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings regarding the university’s performance at Lee Hall at 10:00 a.m. Last year, Florida A&M University ranked #103 among national public universities, #23 on the Social Mobility Index, […]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is gearing up for the presidential election taking place in 2024. Many are worried and some are hopeful regarding DeSantis’ chances. According to the polls, the odds that DeSantis will win the Republican nomination are slim and not improving. This is in keeping with how other […]
The Northwood Mall site — Tallahassee’s first mall — is in the process of being converted into the new headquarters for the Tallahassee Police Department. Demolition of the old building began in March 2021 and it remains a work in progress. Following the city’s recently adopted green building policy, the […]
Florida A&M University offers many opportunities for success through multiple platforms. While on campus students have options to join fraternities and sororities, take part in clubs and organizations, or become a member of the Student Government Association and make change. These extracurricular activities are open to everyone, yet when it […]
Carl Tyson, a FAMU alumnus, worries day and night about his mother’s living conditions. His mother, Essie Tyson, recently suffered an epileptic seizure, which caused her to fall and be hospitalized. She is a 93-year-old woman living in a home in nearby Monticello that could collapse at any time. The […]
Tallahassee city commissioners appear to be at a loss after last month’s changes to the Citizens’ Police Review Board (CPRB). The policy changes may have led to a rise in concerns from the community regarding their safety and rights. The policy changes were highlighted in red in the 10-page report […]
The positive effects of establishing a regular workout routine cannot be understated, and they expand beyond improved strength, flexibility and mobility. While maintaining good physical health is not the only key to great mental fitness, exercising, according to the Office of Disease Prevention and Control, “directly contributes to improved mental […]
Since its inception, Set Friday at Florida A&M University has cultivated a tradition of community congregation. The university has stood firm on the concept of cultural preservation throughout its history. Market Friday at Set Friday offers an experience unique to that of any of the universities’ other traditions. Alongside the […]