A police officer talks to teens in a scene from the new movie "The Hate U Give." Photo Courtesy of Google Images. George Tillman Jr’s “The Hate U Give” centers on the topic of police brutality, one of the most contentious issues in American society today. The film follows the story of […]
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Essential Theatre presents ‘In the Red and Brown Water’
The flyer of the "In the Red and Brown Water" play. Courtesy of the FAMU Essential Theatre. Florida A&M’s Essential Theatre will be presenting “In the Red and Brown Water” through Sunday. It is a play written by Tarell Alvin McCraney and directed by FAMU’s Beth Turner in the Charles […]
Engineering student dreams big with Csauce
Kalen Currie has his own apparel line. Photo by Erica Inalien For Kalen Currie, success is all about having “Da Csauce.” Long before coming to Florida A&M University, Currie got his start at designing in the fifth grade when he won the annual FCAT T-shirt design contest in Miami. He […]
FAMU students struggle to finish in four years
Students walking to receive their diploma. Photo Courtesy of FAMU FORWARD. With only six weeks until fall graduation, students must plan accordingly and think of the next vital stages in their lives. Some will have to worry about their financial needs and employment to stay afloat, causing them to reevaluate […]
FAMU student climbs her way to success in tech
Computer science major Tishauna M. Wilson holds feature article. Photo submitted by Tishauna M. Wilson. Florida A&M University Computer Science Student Tishauna M. Wilson was named the “Next Black Female Mark Zuckerberg” by Black Enterprise and is a 2018 McDonald’s 365Black Award honoree. McDonald’s 365Black Award honors individuals who make […]
FSU College Democrats host mayoral forum
Democratic Candidates with members of the FSU College Democrats and audience. Photo submitted by Kaiya McIntosh. Florida State University’s College Democrats hosted a mayoral forum featuring County Commissioner John Dailey and his competitor, Dustin Daniels. Both Dailey and Daniels served as Student Government Association president during their time at FSU. They […]
Group knits hats for cancer victims
Barbara K Linton, founder of Courage Through Cancer. Photo Courtesy of The CTC website. Courage Through Cancer Ministries is a nonprofit Christian cancer support ministry. It is dedicated to helping those whose lives have been touched by cancer. CTC is governed by a board of directors to ensure that the […]
Review: ‘The Hate U Give’ the perfect movie for our time
The Hate U Give movie. Photo Courtesy of Google Images. In a time where horror and superheroes dominate the box office, it is always inspiring to see authentic stories being told on big screens. George Tillman Jr, director of “The Hate U Give,” captures the black experience in America. Based […]
Rattlers volleyball team defeats Lady Tigers
FAMU setter Elena Dimitrova in the middle of a serve. Courtesy of FAMU athletics. Florida A&M’s Lady Rattlers volleyball team snag yet another win Tuesday night, this time reigning victorious with a 3-0 (25-16, 25-14 25-23) match over the Savannah State Lady Tigers. The Rattlers dominated set one and two of Tuesday […]
Rattlers volleyball team defeats Lady Tigers
FAMU setter Elena Dimitrova in the middle of a serve. Courtesy of FAMU athletics. Florida A&M’s Lady Rattlers volleyball team snag yet another win Tuesday night, this time reigning victorious with a 3-0 (25-16, 25-14 25-23) match over the Savannah State Lady Tigers. The Rattlers dominated set one and two of Tuesday […]