Author: Maya Ellison | Staff writer

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Tiffany Greene is a game-changer

Tiffany Greene knew that she would not only “Bragg different” her entire life, but that FAMU, family and legacy would be the driving forces behind where she is today. It started 114 years ago when her great-grandmother set the tone that Greene says she is very proud of. Born into […]

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Sykes named new FAMU AD

A “dream job” has turned into a reality for the newly appointed athletic director at Florida A&M University. FAMU officials announced on Tuesday that Tiffani Dawn-Sykes, a Virginia State University graduate, is the university’s new vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics. Wednesday morning, faculty, staff, students, county commissioners and […]

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One dead after crash on FAMU campus

Students at Florida A&M University believe that a man was killed this morning in what school officials are calling a “traffic incident” on the edge of FAMU’s campus. The Tallahassee Police Department confirmed the fatality, and added that the deceased was not a FAMU student. At 9:07 a.m. today, FAMU […]

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Althea Gibson honored at U.S. Open

NEW YORK — At the biggest tennis event of the year, diversity and inclusion were just a form of how Althea Gibson was honored. On Thursday, U.S. Open officials brought National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations together to honor Gibson’s legacy with performances and more. The Harlem street between Adam Clayton Powell […]

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MEAC roundup

Coming into the year 2020, the Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference (MEAC) will be celebrating its 50th anniversary.  To kick off a celebratory year, MEAC commissioner Dr. Dennis E. Thomas has decided to involve students in a scholarship competition of $1500 to challenge them in creating a slogan for their 50th year. […]

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Students frustrated by issues at FAMU Village

With the school year just beginning, students are already experiencing issues with on-campus housing. FAMU Village, the newest residence hall for FAMU students, has been victim to a recurring issue of inoperative washers and dryers.  In the first few weeks of school, students have complained about both washers and […]