One hundred people gathered at St. Hebron AME Church in Quincy, Fla. to lay Patricia Stephens Due to rest Sunday afternoon. A small brick church stood in the background as winds blew across the open fields on either side of the church. A small town charm and calm surrounded the […]
Author: Jorge Rodriguez-Jimenez
Students Protest Gov. Scott’s Policies after Convocation
As convocation came to a close and whispers over a “student disruption” swarmed the campus members and supporters of Florida State’s Black Student Union marched toward the eternal flame at Florida A&M. “4, 3, 2, 1! Unity for everyone!” was one of the chants shouted as they met up with […]
Without Integrity, You Are Worth Nothing
I was under the impression that America had grown up a little bit. If you read the posts that came flooding in last week on a Florida State blog site, fsuacb.com, taking direct aim at Florida A&M, and consequently, African-Americans as a whole, I’m sure your blood was boiling. I […]
Carroll Inspires Students to Pursue ‘World-Class’ FAMU Education
Florida’s 18th Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll reminded students that they have the potential to be successful leaders during Florida A&M’s Black History Month convocation Friday. Students, faculty and staff gathered as Carroll told the audience that although she has made history, there is still more to come. “I am the […]
Rattlers Finish Sixth in MEAC Track Championship
Head coach Wayne Angel and the Rattler track and field team may have missed its goal of a top-three finish during the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Indoor Championship, but it is still holding its heads high. By Friday night, Florida A&M had plummeted to ninth place in the MEAC Indoor Championship […]
Lady Rattlers Surpass Goal, Finish Fourth in MEAC Championship
The Lady Rattlers entered the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Indoor Championship with a top-five finish on its mind. But they did one better, leaving Landover, Md. in fourth place instead. FAMU finished first in the standings during the first day of competition, second during the second day and fourth on […]
Savannah State Slashes FAMU 76-57
The Rattler basketball team (7-19, 5-7 MEAC) added a second loss during its three-day road trip, as it fell 76-57 to Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference leader Savannah State (17-10, 10-2 MEAC) Saturday night in the Tiger Arena. The Rattlers committed 21 personal fouls, which resulted in the 15 points for the […]
Due Memorial
Candidates Clash on Issues ahead of Election
Students gathered in Lee Hall Friday to listen to the electoral commissioner candidates, presidential and vice presidential candidates debate. The electoral commission debate began with Myiah Shows, the current electoral commissioner, and Darryl Gordon as the moderators. Candidates Maya Lewis, Jalisa Brown and T.J. Legacy-Cole answered questions from both the […]
Florida Senate Votes Down Privatization Bill
The Florida Senate rejected a privatization bill for prisons that state economists say would have saved Florida $16.5 million, leaving some legislators unsatisfied. There have been discussions throughout the Capitol with Gov. Rick Scott and his office about proceeding with privatization in certain places in Florida. Some republicans believe Florida […]