Losing the most important part of the Florida A&M University aquatics program hurt. However, according to Aquatics Director Jorge Olaves, losing sight of all the advantages that the pool affords our University hurts worse. Since 1998, the university has been without a proper swimming facility, limiting the exposure of […]
Author: Sasha Schaafe
Bragg retains legacy for half-century
Since 1957 Bragg Memorial Stadium has been a pillar and trademark in the growing legacy that is Florida A&M University. From the origin of its name to the transition from a cow pasture to a grass playing field, the history of the stadium extends beyond what we see while […]
FAMU mourns the death of Marching “100” founder William Patrick Foster
William Patrick Foster, the founder of Florida A&M University’s Marching “100,”one of the nation’s top collegiate bands, died Saturday in Tallahassee. He was 91. Foster’s was born in 1919 in Kansas City, Kan. His interest in music first grew in high school when he bought his first instrument, a […]
Moviegoers can bank on Takers
Massive explosions of CO4, sleek cars swiftly swerving through traffic and well-dressed, good-looking men exchanging lukewarm banter characterized what some of have called “the summer’s hottest action film.” “Takers,” features acting veterans like Matt Dillon, Idris Elba, Hayden Christiansen, Paul Walker and Michael Ealy, and music crossovers T.I. and Chris […]
Center fulfills multiple purposes
Bruce Daniels, assistant director of operations of the Al Lawson Center, used one word to describe Florida A&M’s multipurpose teaching gymnasium: “Multi-Purpose.” The Al Lawson Center, or new gym as many FAMU students refer to it, is a four-court gymnasium in which the girls volleyball as well as […]
DJ Jay Elliott lets students voice in their thoughts about relationships
The laptop clock flashed 5:30 p.m., and laughter and playful banter echoed off of the Styrofoam walls of the 97.9 broadcast studio. The music dropped and show participants eagerly donned their headsets. Soft, cushioned, mismatched chairs and equipment lined the walls, illuminated by a single dim lamp placed in […]
Improvement Is The Name Of The Game For The Lady Rattlers
Florida A&M Lady Rattlers completed their three game home stand with a loss against the Bulls of South Florida. After the first three games the Rattlers stand at (0-3). The Lady Rattlers played a lot better in the first set and fought back and forth with the Bulls. They were […]
Lady Rattlers Show Signs Of Improvement In Loss
Teams typically try to work out their kinks early in the season, and that is what the Florida A&M Lady Rattlers did in a losing effort to the New Mexico State Aggies. Florida A&M seemed to have a problem with their blocking and their defense in the first set as […]
Graduation rates decline
The graduation rate at Florida A&M has declined over the past decade, while retention rates have fluctuated, but only slightly. Nonetheless, William Hudson Jr., who serves jointly as the director of retention in the office of academic affairs, and interim vice president of student affairs, wants to change that. As […]
Out with the old, in with the new
Tucker Hall’s year-long renovation has finally come to an end. The newly restored building was opened to the public at the beginning of this fall semester. Tucker Hall has been a part of Florida A&M University’s history for over 60 years. Constructed in 1956, it was named after Thomas DeSaille […]