Texas is the eighth state to adopt the “campus carry” law, which now allows concealed handguns to be carried into classrooms, dormitories and other buildings at private and public universities, according to the National Conference of State Legislators. Texas joins Colorado, Idaho, Mississippi, Utah, Wisconsin and Oregon, which suffered a […]
Author: Toriann Lumsden
Honor Students prepare for Heart Walk
Courtesy of The American Heart Association. Florida A&M's Honor Student Association is one of the teams participating in The American Heart Association's (AHA) premier annual event, the Heart Walk. This event is coming to Cascades Park on Nov. 8. The Heart Walk is a fun-filled day of physical activity, games […]
Famu Officials against Guns on Campus
A bill has been proposed to Florida’s legislature to allow guns on campus. However, with recent tragedies, such as the Oregon shooting at Umpqua Community college, permitting guns on campus seems it will aid campus shootings verses ceasing them. President of Florida A&M University Elmira Mangum supports the State University […]
FAMU PD Prepares For a Safe Homecoming
Florida A&M’s Homecoming is just days away, and FAMU’s police department, alongside Tallahassee’s police department, are doing their best to ensure a safe environment. Chief of FAMU’s police, Terence Calloway, said his team is working with all surrounding enforcement to protect not just the students, but Tallahassee residents, and visitors. […]
Amber Alert Update: Missing Orlando Teen Found Safe
14-year-old Jordan B. Turner. Courtesy of Orlando Sentinel The statewide Amber Alert sent out about 14-year-old Jordan B. Turner has been canceled. After being reported as abducted Saturday morning, Turner was located Saturday evening in good health. Orlando police Lt. Jonathan Bigelow told the Orlando Sentinel that Turner was found […]
Rattlers Show Improvement but Fall Short of First Win
Courtesy of Famu Athletics The Florida A&M Rattlers falls short to the North Carolina Central Eagles Saturday night in a 27-24 heartbreaking loss at home. NCCU's place kicker, Nigel Macauley's kicked the game-winning 20 yard field goal with 15 seconds left on the game clock. FAMU Quarterback Carson Royal […]
Amber Alert! 14-Year-old Orlando Teen Abducted
14-year-old Jordan B. Turner Courtesy of WFTV Orlando An Amber Alert has been issued throughout the state of Florida for 14-year-old Jordan B. Turner, a female abducted out of Orange County, Fla. Turner was last seen between 5-7 p.m. leaving Shiloh Baptist Church on West Jackson Street in Orlando. WFTV […]
2015 FAMU Homecoming Sneak Peek
Courtesy of Famu Homecoming 2015 The most anticipated time of the year on the campus of Florida A&M University is around the corner with the 2015 FAMU homecoming week approaching this upcoming Sunday. This year’s FAMU homecoming theme will be “Straight Outta FAMU” modeling after one of the top-selling movies […]
J-School Journals Presents New Student Narrative Features
For nearly 10 years, students in the Florida A&M University School of Journalism & Graphic Communications have made a home for aspiring narrative feature storytellers. A place where some of the most talented student journalists and filmmakers have worked with fellow students to produce riveting stories that cover a variety […]
Passing on the Torch
The 108th Miss Florida A&M University Dominique L. James Graduating senior Dominique L. James will give her final walk during Florida A&M’s 109th Coronation. James will crown Anquinette D. Taylor, the 2015-2016 Miss Florida A&M University, at Sunday’s event. James, 22, was born and raised in Orlando, Fla., and will […]