Tucked behind groves of regal oak trees and moss, sits the oldest representation of Florida A&M’s history – Gibbs Cottage. The now deteriorated house, boarded up with plywood and surrounded by overgrown weeds is a mere shadow of what was. Built in 1894, Gibbs Cottage is the oldest building on […]
Author: Roscoe Thompson
Men Runners Claim First Place
Saturday’s men’s cross-country race was not a simple walk in the park, however. The Florida A&M men’s cross-country team capitalized on home-field advantage during the third annual Bobby Lang Invitational on Sat. Oct. 1, gathering up 32 points and a first-place victory. “They did what I asked them to do. […]
Negative Trend Persists in Male Enrollment
As Florida A&M seeks to push its enrollment to 15,000, it has seen a slight decrease in male enrollment numbers, an ongoing trend steadily seen for the past ten years. According to FAMU’s fact books, male enrollment has shrunk about 2.2 percent since 1994, decreasing from 42.2 percent in 1994 […]
Law Enforcement Beefs Up Security for Homecoming
This week, Florida A&M’s homecoming is expected to attract hordes of visitors. But, with a surge of outsiders in the city and on the campus comes increased law enforcement. “Our main goal is to ensure that the entire homecoming week, with all its festivities, is enjoyed by all its participants […]
Pretty Pink Event Raises Cancer Awareness in Tallahassee
The 6th annual Cards for a Cure charity casino night and auction was held Saturday night at the Tallahassee Automobile Museum. More than 200 people attended “The Pink Tie” event, filled with hors d’oeuvres, dancing, a silent auction and live entertainment by the Crooked Shooz band. All proceeds will go […]
Tennis team wins National Championship
Men’s Tennis team holds National title for 5th consecutive year. Shanica Johnson The Florida A&M men’s tennis team was triumphant at the Clayton County HBCU National Tennis Championship in Atlanta. The win set the standard for the Rattlers, as this was their first tournament of the season. FAMU […]
Cheap but Chic
Money has and always will make the world go round. Unfortunately, with steadily rising prices for tuition, gas, and the overall price of living, we as college students have to learn how to manage our money and basically “ball on a budget.” Everyone wants to look their best but not […]
FAMU to Honor Founders on Anniversary Monday
Florida A&M will conduct a “Wreath Laying” ceremony on Monday, in honor of Founder’s Day. The university is celebrating its 125th anniversary of its establishment. Thomas V. Gibbs and Thomas D. Tucker founded the State Normal College for Colored Students, and on October 3, 1887. FAMU has had a total […]
Persephone, The Relationship Guru: Happy to be Single
A friend asked me, “Persephone, why is it so hard to get a boyfriend these days? I really want a boyfriend.” The question took me by surprise. Here is this intelligent, pretty and bubbly girl standing in front of me, asking for advice. It tickled me, but of course, I […]
Rattler’s Den Revival: Managers Breathe New Life into FAMU Game Lounge
After being a “dead zone” for nearly a year, the Rattler’s Den has been revitalized and the administration is looking for volunteers and work-study students. The Rattler’s Den is looking for a game host/hostess, volunteer staff, disc jockeys, videographers, game monitors, servers, event coordinators and a photographer. “The only staff […]