Blue light emergency system located on FAMU's campus with Gibbs Hall in the rear. | Photo credit: Amari Godwin While there has been a lack of security at off campus housing facilities, students at Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) have voiced their concerns about safety off campus in comparison […]
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Pillow Talk brings light to the dangers of unhealthy relationships
Students gathered in Phase III assembly room for Pillow Talk. Photo credit: Tonique Belnavis To bring awareness to the signs of unhealthy relationships, Savitri Thomas partnered with Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) Student Health Services to host Pillow Talk at 7 p.m. on Fri., Dec. 1 in Phase III’s assembly […]
PBM and SISTUHS team up to celebrate Founder’s Week
Members of both SISTUHS and Progressive Black Men at the set promoting their organization. Photo credit: Sydne Vigille Having founder’s day nearly a week in separation, Progressive Black Men, Inc. (PBM) and SISTUHS, Inc. at Florida A&M University (FAMU) collaborated to have a service week to celebrate. PBM, Inc. was […]
FAMU’s Urban Garden
Aneshia Gordon remembers back when the now beautiful garden was just grass. Photo credit: Junon Jean Through the 2015 “Home Depot: Retool Your School,” Florida A&M University (FAMU) won $30 thousand to put towards equipment and supplies for the beautification of the university through the Eco-lab and garden. FAMU’s Urban […]
FAMU alumna holds second toy drive
Shakira White with last years batch of gifts. Photo Credit: Yasmire Whigham With winter approaching, there are numerous community efforts going on to ensure the holiday spirit floods the city of Tallahassee. For the second time, Shaakira White, who is an alumna of Florida A&M University (FAMU), has held a […]
Tammy Rivera coming to Play Sports Bar
Tammy Rivera's "Only One" single cover | Photo credit: Raw Hollywood Tammy Rivera is expected to host the Little Red Dress Affair on Saturday, Dec. 2 at Play Sports Bar in Tallahassee. The Love and Hip-Hop Atlanta (LHHATL) reality star and singer is also expected to perform. Promotion teams Take Over […]
Red fish, blue pond: Republicans on HBCU campuses
Photo of Black Trump supporter at Donald Trump rally in St. Louis, Missouri | Photo credit: The Alex Jones YouTube channel With the overwhelming majority of university students identifying as liberal, Republican students are often seen as the outsiders, especially on HBCU campuses. On Aug. 19, 2017, two white teenagers […]
Fall 2017 graduates look ahead
Fall 2017 graduate Zuri Montgomery | Photo credit: Brandon Adlam Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s (FAMU) 2017 fall graduates are almost to the finish line, and they’re taking time to reflect on their growth from their years on the hill. Hard times created life lessons, and good times created fond […]
Pillow Talk: A Discussion on the signs of unhealthy relationships
Pillow Talk will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 in the Phase III assembly room. Photo credit: Savitri Thomas In collaboration with Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) Student Health Services, Savitri Thomas will host a panel discussion on the aspects of healthy and unhealthy relationships. Thomas is a sophomore business […]
Embrace your inner artist at Painting with a Twist
The Painting with a Twist logo. Photo Credit: Akilah Smith Offering a unique and memorable experience, Painting with a Twist brings a new festivity to Tallahassee and the surrounding areas. Painting with a Twist offers painting classes with an instructor that are two to three hours long. The painting […]