FAMU President, Elmira Mangum Florida A&M University President, Elmira Mangum started her day addressing the media Monday morning in the president’s conference room. Mangum began the meeting with an opening statement. “I wanted to take this time to share with you and answer any questions in regards to what’s happening […]
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FAMU Students Upset Over Pepsi Collaboration
Photo courtesy Kayla Parker After an 18-year partnership with Coca-Cola, Florida A&M University has now contracted with Pepsi-Cola to provide pouring rights and beverage vending for the university. As of Nov. 1, Pepsi vending machines and fountain drink machines have begun to replace the previous Coca-Cola vending machines around campus. […]
Aggies take Advantage of the Rattlers’ Slow Start
Photo by: Nathaniel Price/The Famuan Coming off from a bye week after an impressive homecoming victory two weeks ago, Florida A&M could not keep that momentum in Saturday’s Halloween night matchup against the North Carolina A&T Aggies. The Rattlers were determined to win their last home game of the season […]
Whole Child Leon hosts bi-annual developmental screening event
Phillips Children’s Medical Services offered free screening for children in the Tallahassee area on Friday. This event focused on educating parents about why children ages 0-5 need to be screened Mayor Andrew Gillum and Whole Child Leon partnered with Phillips Children’s Medical Services to offer free screening to hopefully educate […]
The Office of Communications Hosts Student Rally to Unify Students and Boost Morale
FAMU Forward Rally flier Florida A&M University students gathered around the steps of Lee Hall for a student rally on Thursday. Although it was not a huge turnout, students still showed their support. Posted on social media platforms, the flier encourages students to come out and “make the pledge to […]
FAMU Appoints New Dean at the College of Law
Newly Appointed FAMU Dean of the College of Law, Angela Epps. Florida A&M University named professor Angela Epps as the new Dean of the College of Law in Orlando, Fla., on Thursday. Epps, was selected through a search partnership with Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc. in Miramar Beach, Fla. Epps […]
Caffeine in Deadly Doses
Whether it's your morning wake-me-up or your afternoon pick-me-up, caffeine is arguably America's most-consumed psychoactive drug. From chocolate candy bars to energy drinks, caffeine can be found in almost anything but the beloved drug can also be…deadly. This News 20 Online Special takes an in-depth look at the dangers of […]
“No Justice No Peace!” FSU’s Student for a Democratic Society Takes A Stand
Photo By: Maya Lune Jean-Charles Florida State University’s “Students For A Democratic Society” (SDS) hosted a Rally Thursday in honor of Corey Jones. Jones was a 31-year old church drummer from Boynton Beach, Fla. While he was on his way back from a gig. Jones’ car happened to break down. […]
A FAMUly Pledge to Ban Together
FAMU President Elmira Mangum signing the #FAMUForward pledge. Florida A&M University President, Elmira Mangum, was the first person to sign the #FAMUForward Pledge on Thursday. Her goal is to get every member of Rattler nation to follow her lead. Mangum gathered those who were curious to hear about the #FAMUForward […]
Updated: McWilliams Resigns from FAMU BOT
Courtesy of Rattler Nation Longtime Florida A&M University Trustee Spurgeon McWilliams, resigned from the Board Of Trustees Wednesday evening. McWilliams was appointed to the BOT, the university’s governing body, in 2006 by the Board of Governors. He was reappointed to a second five-year term in 2011. McWilliams is the second […]