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 […]
Author: DeTroyia Hardy | Staff Reporter
Family faces tough decisions in aftermath of hurricane
Wilson Sanchez's mobile home in Marianna was badly damaged during Hurricane Michael. Photo submitted by Samuel Barnes MARIANNA – A Marianna man is trying to figure out what is next for him and his family after Hurricane Michael badly damaged their home. Wilson Sanchez and his family evacuated their home […]
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 […]
FAMU grad, 22, president of local real-estate business
Heussner Homes logo Photo courtesy of Heussner Homes FSU student Garret Heussner and FAMU grad Kerry Hartley have joined forces to create a real-estate company. Heussner, 19, is a studying clinical professions and serves as the CEO of Heussner Homes. Hartley, 22, who majored in environmental studies at FAMU, serves […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tallahassee mourns sports administrative icon Roosevelt Wilson
Roosevelt Wilson (left) The city of Tallahassee mourns the loss of the legendary former Florida A&M University athletics director, sports information director and journalism professor Roosevelt Wilson, who died at age 78, on Sunday. Wilson was a perfectionist and strived for excellence according to those who knew him. He was […]
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 […]
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 […]