A man of impeccable character. He made everyone around him better and never looked down on another person. He had the manners, the brains and was an amazing athlete. Those are just a few of the warm words friends and family left in remembrance of Antwan “Kelo” Ivey. The 24-year-old […]
Author: Jehan Wilson
Rain garden planted at church in observance of Earth Day
In observation of Earth Day, the city of Tallahassee’s annual leadership team planted a rain garden outside Primitive Baptist Church on Tuesday. Volunteers said rain gardens minimize storm water pollution and improve water quality. City officials said the South City area is their main focus, and recent projects were created […]
Rattlers increase role in Teach for America
The Teach for America organization is rooted in the concept, “Poverty is not your destiny.” And Florida A&M students are increasing the presence of HBCU graduates in the program. According to TeachforAmerica.org, 16 million American children are challenged with poverty. However, it is proven that low-income students can achieve at […]
FAMU ranked top five in freshman retention rates among HBCUs
The U.S. News & World Report named Florida A&M as the historically black college or university with the fourth highest freshman retention rate. In the list of “Historically Black Colleges and Universities Where Freshmen Return,” FAMU made the list with a 79.5 percent freshman retention rate, which is behind Spelman […]
Farewell, Famuan
Nolan McCaskill I came into The Famuan with no skills. It was March 2012, and the only reason I mustered up the courage to walk into The Famuan's office was because a professor escorted me there and gave me no alternative. Honestly, I didn't know what she was thinking. I […]
FAMU gave me confidence
I can admit that I’m not the same person I was when I first got to Florida A&M. In 2012, I walked into the School of Journalism & Graphic Communication as a timid transfer student with just a little hope, a dream and a passion for writing. I knew nothing […]
Graduation opens a new chapter
When asked why I attended Florida A&M, I always reference something my father always said to me: “Genius is 90 percent sweat and 10 percent smarts.” I wanted to be surrounded by individuals who not only looked like me, but conquered diversity and wanted to succeed. FAMU has offered me […]
Marriage after graduation
Graduation is less than two weeks away, and many seniors are preparing for a new transition. They are on a path of establishing themselves as adults and becoming financially independent, which may encourage them to start looking for future spouses. Malasia Grier, a graduating physical therapy student from Miami, said […]
Red Cross offering hurricane survival kits online
The American Red Cross is helping Floridians prepare for hurricane season by offering convenient emergency supplies online. Hurricane season near the Atlantic Oceans lasts from June through November. The Red Cross offers supplies such as first aid kits, hand-crank radios, flashlights, whistles and safety tubes online. The prices vary from […]
AD Kellen Winslow makes first move, releases head coach
The first major move of the Kellen Winslow Sr. era has been made. The new athletic director has decided to part ways with Rattlers men’s head basketball coach Clemon Johnson after just three seasons. Johnson, a former Rattlers legend and NBA player, had one year remaining on his contract. “We […]