Florida A&M Lady Rattlers were defeated in their battle against Savannah State University Women’s basketball team 47-65 on Wednesday night at Al Lawson Gymnasium. FAMU shot only 26.7 (16-for-60) percent on the floor, while Savannah State shot 40.7(24-for-59), plus shooting 5 (1-for-20) percent from the 3-point line. Lady Rattler Dy’Manee […]
Author: Blaire Bishop | Staff Reporter
Active Minds is dedicated to fighting mental health stigma
quot;Its ok to not be ok," quote featured on the Active Minds Twitter account on Jan. 2. Photo credit: Active Minds via Twitter @Active_Minds Although college can be exciting, it can also be overwhelming, leading to different forms of mental health conditions. The nonprofit organization, Active Minds, is dedicated to addressing […]
Beyond the Senate Chambers
Photo credit: Angelique Beckford During last night’s senate meeting, several students presented the senate with their concerns regarding bills being passed and student leadership. The Faculty Senate is the highest legislative body within the University, and advises the President on academic matters and other concerns affecting more than one school or […]
The Hunt for Deans
Photo credit: Sydne Vigille Florida A&M University has 14 schools, of which, seven are being run by interim deans, and the pressure to fill these interim slots with permanent deans continues to build. At FAMU’s School of Journalism and Graphic Communication, the process to find and hire a major university […]
FAMU football third in attendance in FCS
Photo credit: Sydne Vigille Everyone in Tallahassee seems to know that it is hard to hide that Rattler Pride. This has been confirmed as the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) released attendance numbers for the 2017 football season, and Florida A&M University ranks third amongst 124 programs in the Football […]
FAMU SGA appoints new Vice-President
Photo of newly appointed Vice-President, Dajuh Sawyer Florida A&M’s Student Government Association President and University Trustee, Devin Harrison, has appointed Dajuh Sawyer to serve as the SGA Vice-President for the remainder of the semester. After nearly three months since the resignation of former SGA President and University Trustee, Justin […]
President Robinson engaged faculty in an in-depth fireside chat
On Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, President Robinson invited faculty representatives from various of Florida A&M University's colleges and schools into his home to discuss the state of the institution. Robinson’s Fireside Chat served as an open forum to the faculty and allowed for them to cover a wide range […]
Gun laws on college campuses
Photo credit: NY Daily News The mass school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL. has been reported as the 18 time a gun was fired in a school or on school property, in 2018 alone. According to a tweet by network TV journalist and author Jeff […]
FAMU track team prepares for MEAC Championship
The Florida A&M men and women’s track team will participate in the 2018 MEAC Indoor Championship in Landover, Maryland. The championship will take place Feb. 15-17 at the Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex. The Rattlers look to place better than where they finished in the Jaguar Invitational, where […]
Leon County celebrates new playground at Fort Braden Community Park
Leon County officials and residents celebrate new playground installation at Fort Braden Community Park Photo credit: Leon County Board of County Commissioners Tallahassee residents celebrated the opening of a new playground and other beautification efforts on Feb. 15 at Fort Braden Community Park. Fort Braden Community Park, which is […]