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Families find housing on campus

Raising a family while in college can be a struggle. This is why Florida A&M provides student-family housing to accomodate those pursuing this lifestyle. This living arrangement is primarily for students with children and includes married couples. This alternative housing situation makes it affordable and convenient for students to commute […]

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PRSSA hosts an Adobe InDesign Short Course

FAMU’s Public Relations Student Society of America will host an Adobe InDesign Short Course on Thursday, March 18. The event which will take place in the School of Journalism and Graphic Communications Room 3133 at 7:00 p.m. will give non-graphic students the opportunity to learn about the features of the […]

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FAMU campus lacks male housing

Currently, there are more dorms on campus for women than men. The question for many men seeking student housing remains “why?” The answer can be found by examining the gender ratio on campus. According to the 2008-2009 demographics from FAMU’s website, Florida A&M enrolls nearly 12,000 students. Females outnumber male […]

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FAMU students make the tough decision between on campus or off campus living

The rising cost of tuition, budget cuts, and an increasing amount of students on the campus housing waiting list at Florida A&M is not preventing many students from considering life in a dorm or an off-campus apartment. Reshonda Gaines, senior criminal justice student, says staying on-campus can be very beneficial […]

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PINK launches new “Spring Breakout” Tour

Victoria’s Secret’s collegiate line, PINK, launched their new limited edition spring line at FAMU Park this past Monday. PINK was on FAMUs campus from 10a.m. to 5 p.m. selling merchandise from their new collection. “I was drawn to the event by the music. It was so exciting and colorful. I […]

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FAMU senior recalls his memories in the 82th Annual Academy Awards

The Locker wasn’t the only thing hurting after the bittersweet battle between formerly married directors James Cameron and Kathryn Bigelow, as they battled it out for best picture at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards. Hosts Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin did their best, but comic relief was no match to […]

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Miss FAMU wins the 2010 Miss MEAC

Miss FAMU Demetria Henderson has won the 2010 Miss MEAC. She will be crowned by Terrance J & Rosci, hosts of BET’s 106 & Park, on 
Friday, March 12, during halftime of the 8 p.m. game of the 
MEAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament at Joel Coliseum in 
Winston-Salem, N.C.

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President Ammons hits the road to recruit during spring break

President James H. Ammons is wrapping up his annual president’s tour as he tries to attract top high school students to Florida A& M. At each stop he awards scholarships to students who meet presidential scholarship requirements. Ammons started the tour on March 7. Over the past few days, he […]

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Spring Break Safety Awareness hits FAMU campus

Like a scene from a movie, glass litter the ground, and a car metal frame crushed turned up side down. This “mock wreck” scene shows the brutal reality of what happens when some students travel for Spring Break. This whole situation can be avoided if students take the necessary precautions. […]

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Concerned Citizens of Gadsden County fight for Gretna’s citizens safety

#8220;We’re going to incinerate our way to the future,” James Maloy, the president of Concerned Citizens of Gadsden County, said in yesterday’s Florida A& M Green Coalition meeting. Dr. Edward Holifield, a Tallahassee cardiologist, pointed out a sad reality that many in the audience did not know. ” Statistics show […]