One of the hottest trends of the decade is the movement to go green. Students are adding their own spin to the movement, including wearing natural hair, vintage shopping and eating natural foods. More than ever people are beginning to adopt an “all natural” lifestyle, and being a vegetarian […]
Author: Kara Alli
Wrestlers pumped for upcoming season
The Florida A&M wrestling is bringing experience and newfound dedication to the table in pursuit of a championship. Brandon Jennings, third year wrestler from Tampa Fla., said the team is adjusting to the new ways of a new head coach. “We are the same team under new leadership; we are […]
Words to uplift a generation
As a Queen I shine. Like the diamonds God planted on Africa’s back Skin kissed by the sun I am happy to say I’m beautiful and black. I descend from Queen Nefertiti So it is instinct to rule my own grounds And always walk with a crown. Able to move […]
Cancer: a student’s battle
I’ve always been interested in writing stories and poetry about my life. Truthfully, I’ve just been looking for any way to tell my story and maybe even help others who may be going through some of the same things that I am. It started in May. At first, it […]
The Eddie Long Affair
On Sept. 21, news broke of lawsuits and allegations against Atlanta-area televangelist Bishop Eddie Long, the pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. After initial claims of Long’s sexual coercion of two former church members, who were underage at the time, surfaced, even more accusations came to light. On Sept. […]
Students and faculty gear up for a cool day
Students and faculty members may have been shocked to feel the cold weather this morning with 47 degrees being forecasted as the lowest and 78 degrees being the highest. It’s a nice little break from the usual 80 degrees and up. Check out a few of our pictures showing students […]
FAMU executes Strategic Plan
The University Strategic Plan, proposed and approved by the Board of Trustees in December of 2009. Eight academic degree programs are awaiting approval for implementation by the Board in December of this year. The program will offer bachelor’s degrees in information technology, master’s degrees in golf management, curriculum and instruction, […]
Rally, convocation keep spirit alive
It was standing room only on Thursday as students crowded in Gaither gymnasium to gear up for the first home football game of the year at the pep rally and comedy show. With the comedy and speaker series being a part of his platform, student body Vice President Breyon […]
Former Miss FAMU Demetria Henderson on HBCU advisory board
Former Miss FAMU, Demetria Henderson, was appointed last week to the Historically Black College and University advisory board. She is the first student to be appointed to the board. Henderson will be working under President Barack Obama to help allocate funds for HBCUs. The HBCU advisory board was established in […]
FAMU law school rates improve
The Florida A&M College of Law has improved its bar passing rate by 10 percent within the last year. In July the FAMU College of Law had a 62.5 percent passing rate. It improved from a 52.5 percent pass rate last July. Out of the 12 Law Schools in the […]