An unidentified suspect in a black Buick La Sabre was pulled over after driving erratically Thursday night around 7:30 p.m. on Wahnish Way directly in front of the parking garage on Florida A&M’s campus. Deputy Sheriff Sergeant Yown, an officer from the Leon County Sheriff’s department, initially believed that this […]
Author: Kristen Swilley
PRSSA gives Easter baskets to Women’s Refuge House
Just in time for Easter and Women’s History Month, the Florida A&M chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America is hosting a donation drive to help the local Women’s Refuge House in Tallahassee. Leticia Hopkins, a fourth-year public relations student and PRSSA a resident said that this was the […]
FAMU-DRS construction project interrupted by lack of employment
The Florida A&M Developmental Research School faced interruptions in their new recreation fields’ construction due to pending payments to workers. The project, which includes the assembly of new fields and courts for students enjoy football, baseball, softball, track, tennis and basketball has come to a halt. The construction was scheduled […]
Graphic design students are working together to bring the horrors of horse slaughter to the public
Advertising Professor Kay Wilder along with students and the Shiloh Horse Rescue and Sanctuary are organizing a national campaign for the horse rescue initiative. Founded in 2003, by iconic actor, Tony Curtis and his wife, Jill, the organization was started to save abused, neglected and injured horses from slaughter. The […]
FAMU DRS political battle affecting children’s academic progress
The FAMU Board of Trustees, President Ammons and the Parents Teacher-Organization are struggling with some internal issues at the FAMU Developmental Research School. The only problem is that everyone forgot about the most important people, the children. The FAMU DRS that has been in the midst of a chaotic politics […]
Usher revamps R& B with his new album Raymond versus Raymond
#8220;Usher back yeah, Usher back yeah,” these are lyrics from the song “Invented sex remix.” It was Usher proclaiming that he is back and he is ready to take over the R&B game. After a long overdue wait for his album, his latest CD, “Raymond versus Raymond,” has been released […]
Gators ranks fourth by the National Collegiate Athletic Association
The University of Florida gymnastics team won its seventh title at the thirtieth Southeastern Conference Championship in Jacksonville. More than 5,600 onlooker at Veteran Memorial Arena watch as the Gators claimed their first championship since 2007. The Gators, ranked fourth by the National Collegiate Athletic Association, finished with a team […]
ECOnscious week encourages students to become more eco-friendly
The next few days will be an opportunity to become more environmentally conscious. Florida A&M’s Green Coalition kicked off Econscious ndays this week for those who strive to make campus more environmentally friendly. The organization is reaching out to the students by encouraging them to be more conscious of the […]
Marsalis shines at FAMU ECOnscious week begins on campus The next few days will be an opportunity to
The lights dimmed in Lee Hall Auditorium and the audience began to applaud as world-renowned trumpet player Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra took the stage. However, it was not until his fingers started pounding the keys that viewers begin to realize just how special this event truly […]
Famu Green Coalition Calendar
Wednesday, March 31–9:30-11 a.m., “Black Youth & the Environment,” Ebony Payne, reporter, Planet Harmony; SJGC Lecture Hall.–11 a.m.-2 p.m., “Hybrid Car Demonstration,” SBI Parking Lot.–12:15-1 p.m., “Taste of Organic Lunch,” SJGC Gallery. Thursday, April 15:30-7 p.m., “ReadyU Movie & Pizza,” SJGC Lecture Hall. Procter & Gamble presents “Summit on the […]