Author: DeTroyia Hardy | Staff Reporter

News

Law school recruiters flock to FAMU

Photo submitted by Detroyia Hardy Recruiters from more than 70 law schools attended Florida A&M University’s Law Day on Tuesday in hopes of recruiting HBCU students to attend their schools. The 28th annual recruitment fair was held in the Lawson Center. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., students of all […]

Lifestyles

SJGC grad finds niche at Cartoon Network

Melanie Mitchell, Monique Mitchell and Melissa Mitchell Photo submitted by Monique Mitchell Monique Mitchell is proof that hard work pays off. Mitchell, a publicist at the Cartoon Network, got her start at Florida A&M. As a third-generation Rattler, Mitchell always knew that FAMU would be her home. The Rattler spirit […]

Lifestyles

Church collecting donations for hurricane victims

Family Worship and Praise Center is collecting items to donate to victims of Hurricane Michael. Photo submitted by Yayri Hazell Family Worship and Praise Center is collecting items for a Hurricane Michael relief drive. The church is encouraging the community to donate to help families and children who have been […]

Lifestyles

Block party features ballot information

Table & DJ set-up for the block party Photo submitted by Kiana Bryant Dream Defenders Action and Color of Change PAC came together Saturday to host a block party called “Pregame to the Polls.”  Participating organizations included Vote Mob, Florida Student Power Network, HBCU Climate Change Consortium, Florida A&M University […]

Lifestyles

Breast cancer awareness focus of walk

FAMU's Marching 100 and members in Alpha Xi chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. walk to bring awareness to breast cancer. Photo credit: Rochard Moricette The Alpha Xi chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity hosted its inaugural Breast Cancer Awareness walk with the Marching 100 Saturday morning on Florida […]

Sports

MEAC Round-up

Your weekly news from around the MEAC! Photo courtesy of MEACsports.com This week the MEAC showcased that not everything is about the game and that these student-athletes are still a vital part of their community. After the effects of Hurricane Michael, the Florida A&M Football team took to the streets […]

Sports

DB Herman Jackson wins MEAC Rookie of the Week

Freshman defensive back Herman Jackson taking the field against Savannah State University. Photo courtesy of FAMU athletics Anyone who watched the Florida A&M football team take on the North Carolina A&T Aggies this year likely knows about Herman Jackson. A freshman defensive back, who has been heating up the football field […]