Friday, May 3, 2024
On Monday, Aug. 26, Florida State University’s class of 2023 made university history when it was named the largest freshman class in school history. The university expected over 6,520 freshmen to be enrolled this academic year. More than 35,000 students applied, 17,000 were accepted, and well over 6,500 enrolled. […]
“13 Reasons Why” is teen drama series developed for Netflix by Brian Yorkey, based on the 2007 novel Jay Asher, “Thirteen Reasons Why.” The show’s new season, season three, definitely has high and low points. It also is a season the writer could’ve kept. The show’s first season told the […]
When she’s not running up and down the sidelines, she’s running her own jewelry collection. Thai Floyd, 22, is the CEO of The Nina Collection Jewels. Floyd, a senior journalism major, is an aspiring sports reporter who developed a passion for jewelry during her senior year of college. “If I […]
The Graduate Feeder Scholars Program (GFSP) is a partnered flagship pipeline between Florida A&M and more than 40 schools across the nation to help students effectively apply and further their education through seeking a terminal degree. In this program students are required to attend workshops set in place to help […]
Acclaimed poet and writer Nikki Giovanni once said, “A lot of people refuse to do things because they don’t want to go naked, don’t want to go without a guarantee. But that’s what’s got to happen. You go naked until you die.” Just like any other young creative child growing […]
Iyana Williams is a 2017 graduate of FAMU. Photo courtesy Iyana Williams Iyana Williams is an entrepreneur on the rise who wants to inspire FAMU alumni and others to be their own boss. Williams, 24, is the founder of Realspill, a Christian-based podcast that she uses as a platform to […]
Pictured second to the left is Bob Rackleff founding member of Big Bend Voting Rights Project a political organization with three volunteers before they head door to door on their voters registration campaign. Picture courtesy of Big Bend Voting Rights Project Facebook page. There’s a strong effort underway to get […]
Dave Cheppelle's "Sticks & Stones" Netflix special stirs up controversy. Photo courtesy Netflix Dave Chappelle’s fifth Netflix comedy special, “Sticks & Stones,” premiered on Aug. 26. The stand-up special has provoked quite a bit of conversation, mostly negative. A lot of people are unhappy and disapprove of Chappelle’s jokes. The […]
The Marching 100 took part in its first Battle of the Bands since 2011 on Sunday. Photo courtesy famu.ed After a one-year hiatus, the Cracker Barrel National Battle of The Bands (formerly the Queen City Battle of the Bands), brought together eight of the most renowned HBCU marching bands to […]
Friday night's Strike Out Fair took place at Gaither Gym. Photo Submitted by Ruelle Fludd The Strike Out Fair took place Friday in Gather Gym, giving FAMU students an opportunity to learn about different organizations. This event happens at the beginning of each semester. Several organizations were in attendance to […]