The Jonathan A.P. Ferrell Foundation, Inc. was established in 2015, and is based in Tallahassee. It was founded by Georgia Ferrell, Jonathan’s mother, and was created to bring awareness of police brutality and to help everyone in the community come together. Five years ago, Ferrell, a former standout football player […]
Author: De’Bria Payne | Staff Reporter
Is Trump guilty of hate speech?
Every citizen in the United States of America has rights, one of them being the freedom of speech. Freedom of speech is a principle that supports the freedom of an individual or a community to articulate their opinions and ideas without fear of retaliation, censorship or sanction. Because of […]
TCC Center for Innovation assists student entrepreneurs
The Tallahassee Community College Center for Innovation is a place where students and professionals merge to discuss business ideas and possibly birth new businesses. According to the executive director of the the TCC Center for Innovation, Scott Balog, the center is currently on the rise and looking to continue to […]
Advisors play a key role in a student’s journey
Arthur Borders is an advisor in FAMU's music department. Advisement is the first stop for students attending college. Students look at advisement as a starting point or the first step in the door. Advisement is encouraged for students to guarantee that the curriculum is being followed in order to graduate […]
Gillum following in Obama’s footsteps
The moment Andrew Gillum won the Democratic primary for Florida governor on Aug. 28 was a reminder of Barack Obama’s historic presidential win. His message was very progressive and Gillum was forced to face white candidates who were well established politically and financially. This is simply a small win in […]
Graduate Feeder Program provides valuable advice
Chantay Hyman | The Famuan Students attending a Graduate Feeder Scholars Conference workshop. Florida A&M University’s Graduate Feeder Scholars Program is hosting its 31st Annual Graduate Feeder Scholars Conference this week. The conference runs Tuesday through Thursday. It will include a recruitment fair and various workshops that are geared […]
Rattlers blowout Wildcats, break records in Willie Simmons coaching debut
Sydne Vigille| The Famuan FAMU quarterback Ryan Stanley throwing for 115 yards and two TDs against Fort Valley State, Saturday. Despite a stadium clearing lighting delay, the Florida A&M Rattlers were able to win in a dominate fashion against the Fort Valley State Wildcats. With five minutes left in […]
FAMU vs. Fort Valley: What to expect from the Rattlers season debut
Sydne Vigille | The Famuan Football season is finally back, and along with it comes a new Florida A&M football team headed by coach Willie Simmons. With a new coach, new players and a completely new field in the stadium, what should fans expect in the Rattlers’ season debut Saturday? […]
Women and body image: An ongoing issue
When it comes to body image, the media may have a big impact on how and what one thinks of how people should look. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, body image is defined as “a subjective picture of one’s own physical appearance established both by self-observation and by noting […]
Thrifting ministries making a difference
For decades churches have brought aid to their community. They are known to provide spiritual growth and comfort. But now many churches are participating in thrifting ministries. These ministries provide clothing and miscellaneous items to the homeless, ex-inmates and low-income families. There are many churches such as Christians Temple […]