Maulana Karenga received a standing ovation after delivering his address during the Black History Convocation in Jake Gaither Gymnasium on Thursday. Karenga, the creator of Kwanzaa and its seven principles – the Nguzo Saba – engaged the audience with his message. “The greatest thing is our ethical legacy in […]
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SGA elections are underway
Stanley Hardy IV and LaCandria Churchill decided to run for Student Government Association president and vice president because of their working relationship and similar political involvement on and off campus. Hardy is a fourth-year political science student from Key West and Churchill is a fourth-year political science student from Chicago. […]
Mary Brogan Museum not closing yet
The board of directors for the Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science met Monday to discuss the next step for the museum’s future. The museum has battled financial issues that have kept it from being open for daily operations. According to Felicia Nowels, the museum board president, the […]
The HBCU advantage: Predominately black schools foster self-exploration
Earlier today, I was asked if we really need HBCUs. She wasn’t saying historically black colleges and universities are bad, but she wondered if we really had a need for them. Referencing an NPR interview of John Silvanus Wilson Jr. – who is gearing to be the 11th president […]
FAMUan receives honors for journalism excellence
The FAMUan and members of its 2012 staff recently received top honors at the 2012 National HBCU Student News Media Conference in Nashville, Tenn. The FAMUan won second-place honors for its in-depth coverage on the one-year anniversary of the hazing death of Marching 100 drum major Robert Champion. Broadcast journalism […]
The Famuan recognized for journalism excellence
The FAMUan and members of its 2012 staff recently received top honors at the 2012 National HBCU Student News Media Conference in Nashville, Tenn. The FAMUan won second-place honors for its in-depth coverage on the one-year anniversary of the hazing death of Marching “100” drum major Robert Champion. Broadcast […]
Former Presidents and alumni discuss accreditation concerns
Florida A&M’s National Alumni Association held a phone conference Wednesday to discuss issues pertaining to the “Marching 100” and the university’s accreditation. “There are a number of issues that the university has to deal with at this time,” said Bishop Holifield, former FAMU general counsel. “Ultimately, if we don’t maintain […]
Foster-Tanner features new artists
The Florida A&M Foster-Tanner Art Gallery held an opening reception Friday for the debut of two art exhibits and a book signing to help celebrate Black History Month. The reception also featured music from vocalist and recording artist Kebra Moore. Some paintings on display are from artist […]
Hidden Treasures: Goodwill provides valuable items at low prices
For college students, innovative ways to save money and spend less are essential. The Goodwill Industries – Big Bend Inc. stores are some of the best places to find hidden treasures. Summer Ban Etten, a sales associate at the Goodwill Betton Bookstore on Thomasville Road, said all of the items […]
Lady Rattlers soar over winless Eagles
The women’s basketball team went on the road and pulled out a 63-50 victory in conference play against the North Carolina Central University Lady Eagles on Saturday. The Lady Rattlers (9-13, 6-3 MEAC) started slow as they were held scoreless for the first three minutes. However, they would go […]