Monday, April 29, 2024
Photo Courtesy of st.falcon.com Samantha Josephson, a 21-year-old University of South Carolina student, was killed after getting into a car that she mistook for her Uber ride. Like many college students, Josephson wanted to enjoy her night out and make it home safely. Sadly, that didn’t happen. “The situation was […]
Photo Courtesy of Google Images. The recent loss of rapper Nipsey Hussle marks yet another gun death in the mainstream hip-hop community. This is a reminder of the way the threat of gun violence haunts our communities, especially Black communities. Immediately after Hussle’s death, rumors began to circulate on social […]
You can catch Kevin Hart's latest special on Netflix. Photo Courtesy of Netflix. The 39-year-old actor and comedian Kevin Hart’s “Irresponsible” stand-up special was released April 2 on Netflix. This was the comedian’s sixth stand-up special, but his first to debut on Netflix. “Irresponsible” was filmed in packed out London […]
Allezo N. Owens Assistant Professor of Religion talking about the definition of a myth last Wednesday evening in the Black Archives as part of the his "Racism in Christianity" presentation. Photo Submitted by Alexis Gollman. As the prominent abolitionist Fredrick Douglass once wrote: “Between the Christianity of this land and the Christianity of […]
Psychiatrist Dr. Wesley Runkle recently joined FAMU's Student Health Services. Photo Submitted by Bleu Bell. Previously, Florida A&M students were referred to outpatient programs and psychiatric practices not affiliated with the school. Now, after a year without an on-site psychiatrist, Student Health Services offers appointments with Dr. Wesley Runkle, located in […]
Photo Submitted by Cedric Tisdale Cedric Tisdale is getting around on crutches after being shot outside a house party early Saturday morning. Partying can be fun and dangerous simultaneously. When senior information technology major Cedric Tisdale went out for a night of fun on Friday, he did not think […]
Recheyla Caldwell is growing her hair business. Photo Submitted by Recheyla Caldwell. She’s a healthcare scholar and a student-entrepreneur. Simply put, Recheyla Caldwell’s got game. Caldwell, at the young age of 21, is already a seasoned veteran in the beauty industry and a certified girl boss of her own hair […]
Student Senate President Rochard Moricette will be the student body president for 2019-2020. Photo Submitted by Rochard Momricette. During Monday evening’s Student Senate meeting, minor revisions were made to the 2019-20 annual budget that had been approved at last week’s meeting. The initial budget of about $3 million was $6,000 […]
Your weekly news from around the MEAC! Sydne Vigille | The Famuan History was made this past weekend on the track as South Carolina State’s Tyrell Richard set the world record in the 400 meter dash. Richard, the reigning indoor champion, burned the competition in the 400 meters with a […]
Richard Danford III with the Marching 100. Photo Submitted by Richard Danford III. More than just a member of Florida A&M University’s Marching 100, Richard Danford III is a man of artistry and passion. Danford, 22, is a graduating music major with a concentration in wind/percussion/piano performance and plays the largest instrument […]