Maxwell Trice studying abroad in Trinidad & Tobago at the University of the West Indies | Photo credit: Maxwell Trice The Office of International Education and Development (OIED) at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) held an event on Friday, February 9 for students interested in learning more about different opportunities to […]
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Let’s ‘hair’ it for FAMU student and her styling business
Kelani Phelps is a student entrepreneur who owns Laid by Lani Photo courtesy of Kelani Phelps Kelani Phelps isn’t waiting to graduate to start her career. Phelps, a business major, has developed a home-based business startup as a unique hairstylist. “My passion for doing hair began while I was […]
FAMU Set Friday: Losing its edge?
Photo credit: Tajae Jones Set Friday, formerly known as Flea Market Day, began at FAMU in the early ’80s and earned its name by the various vendors that would set up shop near the student union. According to Lynette Boatner, Volunteer Services Program Coordinator, "Set Friday was a […]
Hampton’s departure causes change in FAMU’s MEAC schedule
Hampton University is no longer on FAMU's football schedule Photo credit: Famu Athletics According to Florida A&M University (FAMU) athletics, Hampton University has officially dropped their Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference schedule. As a result, FAMU will be forced to make changes to their 2018 MEAC football schedule which they released earlier […]
Missing person identified at Cascades Park
Thomas Clifford Clark A body found Monday, Jan. 15 in Tallahassee, Florida has been identified. According to police, the patrol officers were responding to a call at Carter Howell Strong Park at 10 a.m. when the body was discovered. The body was identified as 53-year-old, Thomas Clifford Clark. He was […]
Dean search for College of Science and Technology Continues
Photo credit: Giselle Thomas Florida A&M University’s College of Science and Technology search committee held a meeting Friday to discuss the process of finding a new dean. The previous dean of the College of Science and Technology, Maurice Edington, was promoted to Vice President for Strategic Planning, Analysis and Institutional […]
FAMU football, Willie Simmons sign 20 on national signing day
Florida A&M University (FAMU) football erupted with excitement from the community with the addition of new head coach Willie Simmons and his newly inducted 2018 recruiting class. Simmons and his staff did not have as much time as an incumbent head coach would have had to sign recruits. Through this […]
Call them Rattlers, not Lady Rattlers
Photo credit: Sydne Vigille In high school, it’s common for female athletes to be referred to by the school mascot using the term “lady” before their name. Depending on what college you attend and if you continue your athletic journey, “lady” could either follow you or get left behind. HBCUs […]
FAMU women snap 5-game losing streak
Rattlers face off against NCCU | Photo credit: Sydne Vigille Florida A&M University’s women’s basketball team overcame much adversity in its 84-81 overtime win against North Carolina Central University Saturday at the Al Lawson Center. The Rattlers (5-19, 3-8 MEAC) were down a key player and had lost five in […]
Images Modeling Troupe, Inc. host spring fashion show
Images Modeling Troupe, Inc. following the men's scene. Photo credit: Jaclyn Harold Images Modeling Troupe, Incorporated (IMT) took the stage in the first ever Intramural Recreational field fashion show. Moments before the new models’ debut they frantically practiced as their family and friends awaited with flowers in hand. Hughes […]