Today, Sharon Saunders, chief communications officer at Florida A&M, confirmed that Michael Jefferson has been named student body president.Jefferson, formerly the student body vice president, takes the place of Marissa West, whose role as SGA president also included serving as a member of the board of trustees.Saunders said she could […]
Author: Angie Meus
Moving the chains
Junior safety Devan Roberts warms up on the field before a home game at Bragg Memorial Stadium. (Nolan McCaskill/The Famuan) A chunk of concrete block lay near bits and pieces of shattered glass. A laptop, a pair of Jordan sneakers and two 14-karat gold necklaces – one bearing a heart-shaped […]
From Hazing to Manslaughter
Twelve former Florida A&M students felony charges have been upgraded to second-degree manslaughter, stemming from the Robert Champion hazing incident. The Ninth Circuit State Attorneys Office made the decision to upgrade the charges earlier this week. In May 2012, ten of the defendants were charged with third-degree felony hazing for […]
Grice makes history as Lady Rattlers win in OT
The Lady Rattlers continued their three-game road trip Monday, pulling out an 84-76 overtime victory against the Norfolk State University Lady Spartans. FAMU (11-17, 8-7 MEAC) trailed 7-0 before a timeout was called. Then the Lady Rattlers responded with their own run to tie. Both teams exchanged buckets […]
Manslaughter charges in FAMU hazing case
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Defendants in the hazing death of a Florida A&M drum major have been given the stiffer charge of manslaughter by the new prosecutor and a longer wait until their case goes to trial.Recently sworn-in State Attorney Jeff Ashton added the second-degree felony count Monday for each of […]
Art showcased throughout Tallahassee
Whether inside a gallery or on the street, Tallahassee offers many places to view different works of art. Tallahassee has more than 20 art galleries, and they all showcase different forms of fine art by various artists from around the world. Railroad Square Art Park, located near Florida A&Ms campus […]
Essential Theatre play offered feminine perspective
Viewers filled the seats of the Ronald O. Davis Acting Studio on Saturday as Florida A&Ms Essential Theatre presented a play reading series called Deals with the Devil and Other Reasons to Riot. Set in Club Zebras Shop, the cast presented performance pieces from the book written by award-winning playwright […]
FAMU loses to rival B-CU in doubleheader
Florida A&M’s baseball team lost to Bethune-Cookman twice in a doubleheader Saturday afternoon. The Rattlers (0-11, 0-3 MEAC) gave away a late-inning lead in the first game before falling 8-6 to the Wildcats (6-6, 3-0 MEAC). In the second game, FAMU could only muster four hits in a 7-0 […]
FAMU organizations sponsor domestic violence event
Florida A&M’s Women’s Center has partnered with Voices Poetry Group, among others, to present “Take A Look, Take A Stand.” The event is centered on ending domestic violence. Participants can expect a premiere of the short film “Same Story Different Voices,” which was directed and produced by students. The […]
First in concert series successful despite weather
The Downtown Business Association kicked off its Saturday in the Park concert series this weekend in Ponce de Leon Park. The concert featured the Bill Peterson Trio with Robin Sherman on bass and Adam Hendley on drums. Despite the chilly temperatures, warm and mellow jazz tunes filled the park. The […]