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 […]
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‘I really got shot’; House party ends in chaos
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 […]
Let’s ‘hair’ it for Recheyla Caldwell
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 makes revisions to annual budget
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 […]
MEAC round-Up: April 1-8
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 […]
No instrument is too big for Danford
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 […]
Sexual assault survivors share their stories
FAMU Counseling services presenting the organizations and speakers certificates in appreciation of them speaking and assisting the event. Photo submitted by Christopher Miller “I remember looking at my phone one night and reading a text that said, ‘Did he just rape me?’” Florida A&M’s annual silent march in support of […]
Jackson releases first single
Kimani Jackson is a vocal permance major from New York. Photo courtesy of Kimani Jackson. Kimani Jackson is a Rattler who leads with passion and purpose. The talented 19-year-old is a singer, dancer and actor, and was recently crowned Mr. 1937 for The Beta Alpha chapter of Delta Sigma Theta […]
Battle of the Bands raises money for TMH
Battle of The Bands / Tallahassee Health Memorial Heart&Vascular Fundraiser Check. Photo submitted by Evenson Decosse What a wonderful night it was Friday to enjoy great music, food and friends as Lincoln High School hosted the 9th annual Battle of the Bands to raise money for Tallahassee Memorial’s Heart & […]
Students visit Africa via Motherland Connect
Students posing on sand dunes on Motherland Connect trip. Photo courtesy of Motherland Connect The non-profit organization Motherland Connect takes HBCU students to their African roots one country at a time. The Motherland Connect started in South Africa and it operates on Florida A&M University’s campus via political science assistant […]