Florida A&M University’s Men’s Basketball Team took a step backward this semester when two players of the 15 player roster were declared academically ineligible to play in the Spring 2017 season. Meeting the APR, or Academic Progress Rate has been an ongoing issue for some of the university’s athletic teams. […]
Author: Destinee McGhee | Senior Writer
Protestors fight for transgender students
ldquo;No Hate in my State,” and “No Hate in the White House,” were words expressed on protesters’ boards at Feb. 24’s demonstration for transgender student rights. The lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community of Tallahassee gathered on the steps of The Capitol and protested for transgender student rights. Speakers such […]
First black news channel comes to FAMU’s SJGC
FAMU's School of Journalism and Graphic Communication will be the future headquarters for BTNC. FAMU, BTNC celebrate ribbon cutting. Close to 200 students, alumni, faculty, staff and invited guests filled Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication (FAMU SJGC) on Feb. 24 […]
LGBT community connects through Equality Florida
ldquo;We have your back today, tomorrow and forever,” said Hannah Willard, public policy director for Equality Florida, to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. On Feb. 21 at Midtown Caboose, Equality Florida held an event to allow the LBGT community to mingle and connect with one […]
Rattlers lose in double OT
In what had to be one of the most thrilling games of the season, the Norfolk State Spartans out lasted the Famu Rattlers in double overtime, 77-65. Saturday’s game at the Lawson Center had a fairly thin, but spirited crowd who were all energized during the exciting game, […]
ART Talks with Florida Highwayman
With the stroke of a brush, some oil paint, and an empty canvas full of opportunity, Curtis Arnett and the Florida Highwaymen are some of the most demanded landscape artists today. The Florida Highwaymen were a group of self-taught African American artists, 25 males and one female, who painted some […]
Is Black History Month still relevant?
Black History Month is upon us. As the nation prepared for the annual celebration of African-American history, culture, and achievements, the Florida A&M University campus community is conspicuously quiet about the festivities. African-American historian and educator Carter G. Woodson founded Black History Month in 1926. “Negro History Week”, its original name […]
Wellness goes beyond just being Physical
Wellness Day is about more than being fit. It is about every aspect of a person’s life. “The main goal behind it was to do a day that focuses on the black community of course, that would help them in all aspects of their life, not just their finances, but […]
No. 3 ranked Seminoles down lady Rattlers 5-0
Florida State freshman Cassidy Davis stole the show as the No. 3 Seminoles defeated the Lady Rattlers Wednesday night by a score of 5-0. Davis recorded the win after going six strong innings, allowing zero runs, two hits, and six strikeouts. The freshman star got it done […]
Girl Scouts Run for Cookies
Get ready, get set, go! On Saturday, the Girl Scouts of the Florida Panhandle presented their 24th annual “Run for the Cookies 5K and one mile Run/Walk.” The event, which took place at Tallahassee Community College, featured the Girl Scouts of the Florida Panhandle and the Tallahassee Community. While Boy […]