Saturday, April 27, 2024
For some, graduating from college is one of the biggest days in their life; it’s a major accomplishment. Being the first to obtain a degree in my family is a big deal for me, and after talking to a few other FAMU students, I realized they feel the same way. […]
For some, it was their last semester in college. “My college experience was the best, nothing compared to movies but walking across the stage in May would top it off. My entire family would be coming to see me,” said senior agriculture systems management student Aaliyah Jones. After a long […]
The novel coronavirus pandemic has reshaped the way we live and may have changed the world for generations to come. Many households and business are suffering due to the financial effects of the coronavirus. Many have lost their job and they no longer have a steady income. However, bills are […]
Zach Martin worked hard on the football field. He was a 300-pound, 6-foot-4 offensive lineman at Riverdale High School in Fort Myers who protected his quarterback at all cost. In 2017, Martin collapsed during a routine high school football practice. Martin was rushed to the hospital and died 11 days […]
Florida bars and nightclubs have been ordered to shut their doors as state and local governments impose new mandates aimed at minimizing the spread of the novelcoronavirus. In efforts to stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus, COVID-19, in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered all bars and nightclubs to shutdown […]
A bill was filed earlier this month in the Florida House that would alter the FloridaState University System by merging the two newest member institutions into the two longest-standing preeminent universities. The independent status of New College of Florida and Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland would be revoked if the […]
The recent pedestrian death of a Florida State student who was struck and killed while crossing West Tennessee Street in broad daylight has caused an uproar in the community. West Tennessee Street is a busy east-west corridor, and pedestrians are at a high risk of being in danger. Tallahassee resident […]
Nicole Everett believes in giving back to her community. An alumna of FAMU, Everett volunteers with several organizations in the Tallahassee area including Big Bend Habitat for Humanity, Black History Month Festival and City of Tallahassee Code Enforcement. Everett is a firm believer of supporting local individuals and organizations and […]
Ten years ago, a group of sisters left their mark on the campus of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. As a part of their homecoming celebration, they partnered with FAMU’s Meek-Eaton Black Archives to showcase their “Beauty of Sisterhood Exhibition” by presenting a historical Homecoming exhibit. The Opening Presentation Ceremony […]
On Monday, the Student Government Association gathered alongside students in the Senate Chambers for their weekly meeting. The meeting kicked off with announcements of events taking place this week, homecoming updates and updates from student leaders on tasks dealing with their elected roles. At their previous meeting that took place […]