When you talk about student-entrepreneurs on The Hill, Terrance Brisbane needs to be part of that conversation. Brisbane spent two years at Tallahassee Community College, where he studied while maintaining a position at APB clothing store to help bring in revenue. From the start, Brisbane knew that FAMU was where […]
Author: Devon Watson | Staff writer
Is Antonio Brown a victim in rape claim?
Antonio Brown, an All-Pro NFL wide receiver, is one of the most talented of all times on the field. Throughout Brown’s career he has dealt with numerous accusations that disparage his character away from the playing field. Two days after being released from the Oakland Raiders last month, he signed […]
Mafia Mugs is taking off
Dakevia Neal, an MBA student from Albany, Ga., has been trailblazing through the campus of Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University one face at a time. She is a student-entrepreneur who has a talent with a makeup palette and face brushes. Her beauty business, Mafia Mugs, has taken the students by […]
FAMU’s homecoming comes to an end
Vendors clear the streets, traffic dies down, trash covers the fields, and orange and green flags are soon to be removed. These are the after-effects of Florida A&M University’s homecoming as the school braces to get back to their regularly scheduled programming. Mia Chatman, a member of SISTUHS Inc., has […]
Successful alumni share their wisdom
Six FAMU j-school alumni took part in Thursday’s panel discussion “The Unpredictable: The other side of Sports, Art, PR and Entertainment”: Rashan Ali, co-host on Sister’s Circle TV; Brianna Harmon, Revolt Media and TV; Nikki Foster, freelance producer; Melissa Mitchell CEO Abeille Creations; Josh king and Tiffany Greene with ESPN […]
Gospel concert adds ‘amen’ to Homecoming week
“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them,” reads Matthew 18:20. And what better way to close out Homecoming week than coming together to thank the Lord for allowing us to make it through. This year’s gospel concert turned […]
Rattlers defeat North Carolina Central to clinch homecoming win
With Saturday’s game serving as another nail-biter for Florida A&M University, the Rattlers were able to add another story-book ending to their season, as they defeated North Carolina Central University with a late go-ahead touchdown to help seal a 28-21 victory. While the Rattlers seem to be no strangers this […]
Homecoming grads are back 2019
Grads are back kicked off Thursday with a bang as students started to fill the Lee Hall auditorium. The colloquium consisted of a Q&A panel with Dean Michelle Ferrier and Global Innovation Marketing Director for Pepsi, Stefan K. James. They sat feet across from each other in the middle of […]
FAMU alumnus G. Scott Uzell speaks at 2019 homecoming convocation
Packed with anticipation and school spirit, Al Lawson housed the revival of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s homecoming spirit. In attendance were notable Rattler alumnus such as Tiffany Greene and City commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox. The event began with a musical performance of “I’m from FAMU” by The Marching 100 followed […]
Founder’s Day wreath laying ceremony
On Thursday, Florida A&M University celebrated its 132nd anniversary with a wreath laying ceremony. This ceremony is an annual event that celebrates FAMU’s founders and humble beginnings. Vernon Bryant, the university’s Coordinator of Public Functions, claims the event is a continuation of FAMU traditions and gets the students involved in […]