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 […]
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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 […]
SJGC’s Ziegler new chair of the Florida Commission on Status of Women
Interim Dean Lady Dhyana Ziegler being sworn in as chair of the Florida Commission on the Status of Women. Photo credit: Jeff Walker The 22 commissioners of the Florida Commision on the Status of Women elected a new chair for 2018: Interim dean of Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism […]
Florida A&M defeated by Howard in OT
Senior forward Desmond Williams was the top scorer against Howard with a total of 33 points and 13 rebounds | Photo credit: Ahmon Lott The Rattlers played an intense game on Saturday evening, but the Howard Bison defeated Florida A&M 83-80 in overtime. FAMU started the game strong with minimal offensive errors […]
The Lady Rattlers lose despite second half comeback
Ecenur Yurdakul contributed 14 points in the loss against Howard Photo credit: Sydne Vigille The Florida A&M Lady Rattlers (4-18, 2-7 MEAC) came up short to the Howard Lady Bison (8-13, 4-4 MEAC) 76-65 at Burr Gymnasium on Saturday despite a valiant second half effort. The loss marks their fourth […]
We pay to have a say
SGA member Taylar Hall Photo credit: Taylar Hall Early last week, there was a letter posted anonymously in various locations on Florida A&M University’s campus. This letter titled “We Pay to Have a Say,” and signed “The Weary Student,” created a mild uproar amongst students. The letter posed many […]