Courtesy of Yulita Howard During an intriguing discussion at the Florida A&M University’s School of Architecture and Engineering Technology, Rondrea Mathis, FAMU alumna, womanist scholar, minister and activist, began with a compelling argument on how race is portrayed in the media. Mathis appreciates the rise of alternative journalism. “Instead of […]
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Board of Trustees Calls Emergency Meeting
As the controversy surrounding Florida A&M University continues, the future of the highly regarded HBCU remains in question. On the heels of major budget disputes, unexpected demotions and an election scandal, FAMU’s Board of Trustees held an emergency meeting early Tuesday to discuss litigation regarding campus wide re-elections and the […]
Students Connect Through Karaoke
Mr. FAMU, Imir Hall perform karaoke with the student body Courtsey:Aanquinette Taylor Mr. and Miss Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University partnered with the Campus Activity Board to host “Top FAMU Lounge” Thursday at FAMU Rattlers Den. This event was a mock event of Top Flite, a local nightclub for patrons […]
National Council of Negro Women host financial literacy seminar
Speaker gives presentation on money management during NCNW financial literacy seminar. The National Council of Negro Women at Florida A&M University hosted a financial literacy seminar “Balling on a Budget”, Thursday in the Benjamin L. Perry building. Since a new academic school year is vastly approaching, college students will be […]
CIRCUIT JUDGE TEMPORARILY HALTS FAMU SGA RE-VOTE
Justin Bruno and running mate Devin Harrison The trial for the re-election in the case of Student Government Association vice president Justin Bruno was held on Thursday at the Leon County Courthouse. Florida A&M University’s Student Relations Committee chairman Victor Chrispin and Judicial Rules Committee Chairman Pernell Mitchell filed an […]
Toyota and The Kinsey Collection host State of the Black Student Summit
Courtesy of Toyota Florida A&M University hosts its first State of the Black Student Summit in five years Thursday. This combined panel discussion and concert is inspired and sponsored in part by the Kinsey Collection, “a national touring exhibit of authentic and rare art, artifacts, books, documents and manuscripts that […]
Students Reactions to Cascades Park Bridge Connector
Commissioners approved the connector bridge over South Monroe Street more than a year ago. Since then, some have voiced their opinion about the seemingly outrageous cost of the bridge. According to the Tallahassee Democrat, the original estimate has skyrocketed from $2.5 million to more than $5 million. Tallahassee residents and […]
FAMU’s SJGC hosts Hollywood Spotlight Workshops
Courtesy of FAMU SJGC The Entertainment Industry Outreach Program partnered with Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism and Graphic Communication to host Hollywood Spotlight Workshop March 23 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m in the Manning-Efferson Grand Ballroom. Since 2013, companies like the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Disney, ABC […]
FAMU SGA Vice President files lawsuits to protest re-election
Justin Bruno and Devin Harrison Justin Bruno, who was thought to be elected Florida A&M University Student Government Association President, along with his mother, running mate Devin Harrison and several students, took the podium on the steps of Lee Hall Auditorium Monday in protest of the scheduled re-election set to take […]
FAMU alumnus dies in motorcycle accident
Courtesy of Facebook A Florida A&M University alumnus passed away March 12 after crashing into another vehicle. Melvin Ray, 24, collided with a van on Bainbridge Highway in Quincy around 2:30 p.m., and was wearing a safety helmet. The driver of the van was not hurt according to Lt. James […]