One could notice that the city is filled with lights by walking down any street. From building lights to streetlights to car lights. As I crossed the street, a building with pink window lights that formed a large ribbon glistened in front of me. I began to smile. If […]
Author: Kristen Broner
Candidates rebuttal delivered more than just a defense
Transcripts, pensions and binders full of women were a few zingers delivered by President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney during the second presidential debate Tuesday night. There were all sorts of responses, and I’m sure for Romney, regrets. Obama turned Romney’s five-point plan into a one-point plan. Romney […]
Programs recruit during preview
Prospective students and parents visited Florida A&M for Fall Preview to learn more about the programs offered at the university this weekend. For many students, the preview is the moment they realize they have found their home for the next few years. Annalise Anise, a pharmacy student, attended […]
Diabetes foundation host fair during football game
Children from middle school to high school lined up Saturday on the Set of Florida A&M’s Campus for a parade to cure diabetes. The event was hosted by the Prince Hall Shriners Foundation Diabetes Initiative For the fourth year, Shriners dedicated a weekend of events that consisted of a […]
Family matters at FAMU
Sonya and Chawlie Robinson were among the parents in town for the weekend’s festivities. “We’ve looked forward to this visit since the beginning of the semester,” Sonya said. “It’s our oldest daughter’s first semester of college, and we’ve been looking forward [to] seeing what her experience is like here […]
Representatives encourage voter research
Florida’s congressional candidate Alfred Lawson visited Florida A&M to encourage students to get involved in the political process Friday afternoon. Lawson is running for Congress in Florida’s 2nd Congressional District. Along with congressmen Gregory Meeks and Hank Johnson, Lawson wanted to stress that all decisions in the election […]
High school minority seniors top nation in SAT scores
Florida’s minority graduating seniors topped the nation in SAT scores, according to a recent study released by the College Board. Scores improved in each subsection, which includes critical reading, mathematics and writing. Florida’s Hispanics outperformed all other minorities nationwide. Average scores for Hispanic students in critical reading are 29 […]
Students, alumni honor former university president
Students and alumni of Florida A&M filled the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center to honor FAMU’s eighth president Frederick S. Humphries. Laughter and cheers echoed throughout the hall as friends, family, colleagues and students took to the podium and shared their experiences of Humphries, which overwhelmed him. “I didn’t imagine […]
Party plans fall through
A night that began with a college house party ended in panic, pain and paramedics on the scene Saturday night. Approximately 100 people were packed inside a Seminole Grand apartment when the floor collapsed. “It was terrifying,” said second-year Florida A&M student AJ Nelson, describing the collapse. After the […]
FAMU losses to SCSU 27-20
The Florida A&M football team fell short in a nail biting 27-20 overtime loss to the South Carolina State Bulldogs on Saturday night. The seven point loss marks the third time this season that the Rattlers have fallen short by a touchdown with a chance to tie or win […]