Sunday, July 13, 2025
FAMU’s Essential Theatre is preparing to present “Chicken & Biscuits,” written by Douglas Lyons. The Broadway comedy comes to campus as an eventful feel-good performance. The upcoming play is directed by Luther D. Wells, an Essential Theatre professor and associate director of theater. Performances will take place Oct. 19-23 in […]
Tropical storm Ian, formed in the Caribbean islands on Sept. 23. On Sept. 26, Florida A&M University (FAMU) and Florida State University (FSU) announced the closure of each university in preparation for Hurricane Ian. Later that day, Ian strengthened to a category 1 hurricane. Eventually, Ian strengthened to a category […]
After hurricane Ian negatively affected Florida, Florida A&M University rattlers (FAMU) and Bethune Cookman University wildcats (BCU) are feeling very apprehensive and believe that The Florida Blue Classic tradition must go on. Although FAMU had no physical damage, B-CU ordered the evacuation of all students and staff from the campus. […]
Fashion is a huge part of the culture at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. It isn’t just a custom. It’s a lifestyle that allows students to express their creativity through clothing while on campus. Walking the campus grounds of Florida A&M University can be like walking on a fashion runway. […]
Educational assistance in the form of financial aid subsidies and paid tuition are some of the little-known ways that students serving in active-duty roles, on campus ROTC and students with parents who have served can benefit from the nationwide policies created to make post- secondary education more affordable for families. […]
On Monday, Oct. 3, the No. 1 public HBCU in the country celebrated 135 years. Although the university has had its challenges since opening its doors on Oct. 3, 1887, many students are very appreciative of FAMU’s culture and everything it has to offer. First-year elementary education student Loryn Meeks, […]
Incoming freshmen and transfer students at Florida A&M are strongly encouraged to join organizations on campus. The organizations help students get more involved in their majors and pave a way into their careers. Many students who are involved in these organizations say they are grateful for the opportunities but have […]
Imagine: It’s game day and the stands are filled in Doak Cambell Stadium. Florida State University has a third down when suddenly the Marching Chiefs begin playing and 20 females in sparkling uniforms stand up and begin dancing excitedly. Starting next football season, FSU fans can expect this sort of […]
Florida A&M’s Student Government Association met Monday and discussed a variety of topics, with Hurricane Ian mentioned several times due to its disruption of student life. The storm devastated the west coast of Florida, and Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) was in its path. A letter sent from FGCU’s student […]
In late July Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Jeffery Moore as District 2 commissioner for Gadsden County. Moore, a white male, filled the vacancy after the resignation of Anthony Viegbesie, an African American male. Moore became the only white member and only Republican on the five-member board. According to floridapolitics.com Gadsden […]