SBI student, Brandon Hutchinson, holding his first published book "Benji" Photo credit: Zach McNabb Juggling a job and a demanding major in Business Administration, Brandon Hutchinson still finds time to write every day. In fact, being in the atmosphere of the School of Business and Industry (SBI) is what taught […]
Author: Destinee McGhee | Arts & Culture Editor
FAMU alumna makes history
FAMU alumna Star Manning. Photo submitted by Yayri Hazell FAMU alumna Star Manning recently became the first female commander of the American Legion Sammy Davis, Jr. Post 784 in Inglewood, California. After being named the first female commander, Manning, 37, said she was astonished at how far her journey took her. […]
Rattlers, ’Noles come together
Photo submitted by Kalen L. Johnson Gaither Gym’s bleachers were full and rocking Friday night as students from Florida A&M and Florida State unified for the annual Bridge the Gap Pep Rally. The event is hosted by FSU’s Black Student Union. Krystine Auguste, a senior hospitality and tourism management major […]
FAMU slips one spot in national rankings
Florida A&M was knocked from its coveted perch as the No. 1 public HBCU when U.S. News & World Report released its annul Best Colleges 2019 guidebook earlier this month. FAMU, still ranked among the top 10 HBCUs in a list dominated by elite, private institutions, now sits behind No. […]
Panel makes case for natural hair
The Omega XI Chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity, Inc. and FAMU Campus Curlz held a “Professional and Natural” panel discussion Thursday regarding natural hair in the workplace. African-American women have been transitioning from chemically treated hair to natural hair as they embrace their natural coarse and unique […]
FAMU freshman turns to social media to address housing crisis
Tajae Jones | The FAMUAN Markia Patrick, a pre-nursing freshman at Florida A&M University, posted a detailed video of a leak in her FAMU Village dorm room on Saturday. The almost two-minute twitter post showed water marks around the leak, water pockets in the wall, and water drops from the […]
Project Food to focus on food deserts
Florida A&M University alumna Qasimah P. Boston will host the eighth annual “Ten Toes Down” symposium at FAMUs Developmental Research School. The event will focus on the connection between food insecurity and children’s mental health and public safety. The first symposium was held in 2011, the inspiration for this event comes from Boston’s efforts […]
City Hall hosts annual water color exhibition
Photo submitted by: COCA and Destanie Morman You can find more than 50 pieces of artwork hanging from the walls on the second-floor of City Hall showcasing artists form throughout Florida and Georgia. According to a press release by the Council on Culture & Arts (COCA), more than 30 watercolor […]
Simmons says Rattlers are learning valuable lessons after 1-2 season start
Willie Simmons addressing the press during his weekly press conference on Tuesday Avery Jacobs/The FAMUAN After Saturday’s 18-16 loss to Jackson State (1-1), the Florida A&M Rattlers (1-2) have now dropped two games in a row and Head Coach Willie Simmons was present at Tuesday’s press conference to address questions […]
FAMU students continue to hit campus roads with Pace bikes
Pace bikes on FAMU campus. Photo submitted by: Nubian Dae Jean-Charles Until recently, the only modes of transportation for many FAMU students living on campus were walking and riding the Venom shuttle. Thankfully, the new Pace bike program offered on FAMU’s campus has resolved many transportation issues among these students. […]