During Black History Month, students at Florida State University (FSU) and Florida A&M University (FAMU) honor the many achievements and contributions of African-Americans through events across Tallahassee, but how these events are coordinated differ. Mostly FSU events are coordinated by their Black Student Union (BSU), whereas the events at FAMU […]
Author: Tyiesha Ghent | Staff Reporter
Rattlers fall to Alcorn State in series opener
Ryan Anderson pitched five innings for the Rattlers and gave up six hits, six runs, and six walks Photo by: Ahmon Lott The Florida A&M Rattlers took on the Alcorn State Braves, in the first of a four-game weekend series. The Braves got the action started early hanging a crooked five […]
Robinson addresses faculty senate with changes to come
Robinson addresses faculty senate with changes to come. Photo credit: Nyasha Baly Larry Robinson, president of Florida A&M University, ensured the faculty senate that the institution is not backing down from the challenge of finding more funding, better internships, and relationships with corporate companies across the country. Robinson informed senators about […]
FAMU faculty and Essential Theatre celebrate Black History Month with jazz concert
In celebration of Black History Month, the FAMU Music Department presented a "Coffee House" Jazz Concert on Thursday in the Foster-Tanner band rehearsal hall. Photo credit: Maritza Bannerman Florida A&M University's (FAMU) Jazz Ensemble, jazz faculty and Essential Theatre presented "A Night at The Cotton Club,” Thursday evening held in the […]
From servicemen to students: An insight on student-veterans
FAMU Student Veteran's of America member with the President and CEO of the National Chapter Student Veterans of America. Photo credit: Michael Howard There are currently over 400 veterans and dependents, the spouses or children of those that have served in the armed forces, that attend Florida A&M University. […]
No one voted for you either: Why Laura Ingraham is wrong about LeBron
Fox News Host Laura Ingraham told LeBron James to "shut up and dribble." Photo credit: NBA.com “Lebron and Kevin, you are great players, but no one voted for you,” Fox News host Laura Ingraham said during one of her recent rants. “So, keep the political commentaries to yourself. Or […]
Clothing drive supports spring break abroad
Students are preparing to make plans for the upcoming academic spring break of classes. But the No. 1 question is: Where to go? While many students seek out sunny beaches for their vacay, others are taking things internationally. Christopher Daniels, a professor of international relations, will be taking students abroad […]
FAMU enrollment is trending up
Statistics provided by the FAMU Office of Institutional Research and The Office of Academic Affairs. Graph by Kiah Lewis Compared to enrollment at this time last year and projections for fall 2018 enrollment, FAMU’s student body is growing. Fall enrollment was at 9,800 students and the current enrollment is 9,304. […]
The New Black Panther Party comes to FAMU
The New Black Panther Party Tallahassee chapter visited FAMU on Feb. 21 in Foster Tanner. Photo credit: Nyasha Baly “History has been robbed from your mind. This country is the United Snakes of America.” said James Muhammad as he helped lead a discussion on Black on Black love not […]
Banner reveal to honor Lady Rattlers soured by losses to Mercer
RHP Kyaira Brown pitched all seven innings in the 4-0 loss to Mercer. Photo credit: Ahmon Lott On what was supposed to be a joy-filled home opening day, the Lady Rattlers fell to the Mercer Bears 0-4 and 2-11. On Wednesday night, a large and energetic crowd gathered at Florida […]