Photo credit: FAMU.edu As the campaign season gets under way, some students are apprehensive about whether real change will follow this election season. Miss FAMU, Michelle Johnson, is ready to offer advice for the new candidates amidst questions of limited parking, financial aid complications, and Florida A&M University’s expansions […]
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Rattlers represent during FAMU Day at the Capitol
Carmen Cummings and colleagues captured during discussions at FAMU Day at the Capitol Photo credit: Qwontanney Major There’s no question in Carmen Cummings’ mind what FAMU Day at the Capitol is all about. Cummings, director of Alumni Affairs at FAMU and the coordinator for Thursday’s event at […]
Too old for a dress code?
Many students believe college is finally that place of freedom they have been yearning for and there are no strict rules to abide by like in high school. They can wake up 10 minutes before class and throw on whatever they want, right? Well, not so much. Most schools […]
New Black Panther Party says it promotes love
Photo taken with the New Black Panther Party National Minister James Muhammad and FAMU students Nyasha Baly & Jina Gilliam. A regional leader of the New Black Panther Party says his organization is grossly misunderstood. “We are a group of people, brothers and sisters who love you and love our people […]
Adapting to adoption: The truth behind an untold story
Fourth-year public relations student Jermain Kershner Photo credit: Courtesy of Jermain Kershner At 17 months Jermaine Kershner was adopted by a family that welcomed him in with open arms, but from the age of 7 to 13 he cried every night wondering what he did wrong to not have the […]
FAMU men lose nail-biter to Maryland-Eastern
The Rattlers only got four points from their bench Monday night Photo credit: Sydne Vigille The Florida A&M men’s basketball team fell short 62-61 to Maryland Eastern Shore Monday night at the Hytche Athletic Center. The Rattlers lost a very close game despite a late floater in the paint by senior […]
Gillum draws more attention to his run for governor on The Breakfast Club
In the midst of Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum’s campaign for governor of Florida, he did not hesitate last week to stop by New York City and speak with The Breakfast Club at Power 105.1 FM. During Gillum’s interview, he pinpointed local Florida issues, his thoughts on politics, and personal aspects […]
Multi Grammy-award winning drummer Ulysses Owens Jr., visits FAMU
Ulysses Owens Jr. schedule for the masterclass university tour as Florida A&M University as the first stop. Photo credit: @ulyssesowensjr via Instagram Ulysses Owens Jr. visited Florida A&M University (FAMU) on Feb. 7 in Foster Tanner’s recital hall where he made his first stop on his university tour leading a […]
Decorum in the Chambers: Student senate meeting held Monday
Photo credit: Brianna Harmon On Monday, the student senators met in the Florida A&M University Senate Chambers to address a total of fifteen requested bills, one confirmation, and a possible resignation. Senator Damarcus Snipes, a fourth year public relations student, came up during lobbying and speakers to address his possible resignation […]
Sing on, Ms. Griot to be performed for elementary students
The official program logo for Sing On, Ms. Griot Photo credit: FAMU Essential Theatre Sing On, Ms. Griot by playwright Beth Turner, a child’s play that discusses the relation between African and African-American culture, will be performed for two elementary schools in the coming weeks. Set in present day, African […]