Club president Larry Simmons, taking a club member through the club's firearms training class using an empty BB pistol. Photo Submitted by Julious Lowe. At the Talon Gun Range in nearby Midway, the Florida Capital City Gun Club (FCCGC) is involved in its weekly meeting and fellowship. A chapter of […]
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Female wrestlers making statement at FAMU
FAMU Wrestling Logo. Photo Courtesy of FAMU Wrestling Instagram page. When most people think of wrestling, watching a female wrestler isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. However, believe it or not, female wrestling is now one of the fastest growing sports in high school. Back in 2000 Florida […]
Rattlers fall to Bears despite great defense
First baseman Brad Hession warming up the infield Photo Submitted by Sterling Bright At Moore-Kittles Field, the Florida A&M Rattlers and the Mercer Bears battled it out until the bottom of the 9th in a roller coaster of a game. In the end, the Rattlers were unable to pick up […]
Seafood galore at Crystal River
Sam's Crystal River Seafood specializes in, yes, seafood. Photo Submitted by Kha'Mari Mitchell. Sizzling, golden-fried pollock and shrimp rest next to a baked potato while two jumbo crab cakes and their secret sauce sit on the edge of the plate. This entree can be found on the lunch menu with many […]
Leon County Schools always needs mentors
Mentoring Changes Lives Poster. Image Courtesy of Leon County Schools. Leon County Schools is continuously on the hunt for individuals who would like to make a change for the better in young adults’ lives. The process of becoming a mentor or volunteer is easy. It just involves completing a form […]
DeSantis’ budget elicits praise, concern
New Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has proposed the largest budget in state history. Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Governor. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis released a proposed $91.3 billion spending plan in advance of the upcoming legislative session. The spending plan would be the largest in state history. The […]
MEAC round-Up
Your weekly news from around the MEAC! Sydne Vigille | The Famuan History has been made yet again in the MEAC conference. This week, it comes from the diamond as Bethune Cookman head softball coach Laura Watten secured her 700th career win. It came after a 3-1 victory over non-conference opponent Kansas […]
Three vying to be next SGA president
Campaign season is underway. Photo by D'Shai Wilkerson. Student Government Association student body president candidates are gearing up for a week of campaigning to hopefully become the next leader of some 10,000 students at FAMU. The three candidates, all seasoned members of SGA, are Jabari Knox, Rochard Moricette and Robyn […]
Legislature tackles dental care issues
Image of Dentist Utensils. Photo Courtesy of lanphierdental.com Florida is facing a shortage in dental care and to fill the gap, coalitions are asking lawmakers to support two competing bills for this upcoming legislative session. SB 1498, sponsored by Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, plans to authorize licenses for a dental […]
Lawmakers and industry celebrate Space Day
Tuesday was the 25th annual Space Day at the Capitol. Photo Submitted by Chris Johnson. Tuesday marked the 25th annual Florida Space Day at the Capitol, as aerospace companies and officials talked to lawmakers and lobbyists about the future of space commercialization and Florida’s role in the aerospace industry for […]