Efferson Student Union and Activities last week hosted a mandatory event for Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University club and organization members. This event took place in the Grand Ballroom. Attendance for each organization is a requirement to continue being active and hosting events on campus. Several campus club and organization […]
Author: Jada Henderson | Staff writer
Presidential convocation fails to address students’ concerns
In large numbers, students, alums and faculty attended this year’s presidential convocation. Convocation occurred inside of the Al Lawson Center at 10:10 a.m on Sep. 9, 2022. With all that has happened within the university recently, students searched for answers to their concerns throughout the ceremony. The semester began with […]
Serena Williams’ lasting legacy
Serena Williams, a legendary tennis player, has revealed that she is leaving the game. But that doesn’t mean that her impact will come to a close. Women and Black athletes will continue to benefit from her legacy for many years to come. Williams has solidified her reputation as one of […]
AP news and Shaderoom painting FAMU in a negative light
Florida A&M University has been the victim of constant backlash and publicity from multiple publications in recent weeks, and not in a favorable way. From indecent exposure on Campus grounds to an untimely displacement of students from their on-campus living arrangements, Famu has addressed these unfortunate indecencies, whether by their […]
Apartment hunting can be a challenge
Finding a reasonably priced apartment that you can call home is crucial for easing the stress of being a new adult. Finally taking the step to move off campus is huge and seems like a dream, but what measures must young people take to afford that move in today’s economy? […]
Did the infamous snake photo put a curse on FAMU?
When you think of Florida A&M University, the first thing that probably comes to mind is that it is the number one public historically black university in the world. You may also think about the incomparable marching 100 or even the tremendous school spirit our student body displays. But on […]
University removes Greek tree
On Aug. 24, the third day of the new semester, the tree representing the Alpha Epsilon chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho near Coleman Library was removed without the chapter’s knowledge. Christina Stapleton, the chapter president and a fourth-year business administration student, said she was dismayed when she heard the […]
Transfer students often struggle
For transfer students at Florida A&M University, adjusting to the school can be a challenge that most would rather not face. From socializing to figuring out how to register for classes, most transfer students have to jump through endless hoops to get entirely situated. Zay Thomas, a computer science major […]
Some students want FAMU PD to be more visible
Some students at Florida A&M are concerned because they aren’t seeing members of the FAMU Police Department on campus as often as they would like. There are numerous signs on campus about FAMU Rattler Watch, which is a live video surveillance system monitoring the campus around the clock. It is […]
The car controversy
Now that classes are back in session for the fall semester, FAMU’s campus has been hectic between reckless driving and minimal parking for students as well as staff. On average, there are more than 1,000 auto accidents in Florida every single day according to Tallahassee Auto Data and Safety Information. […]