Author: Janelle Sears | Staff Writer

Sports

Rattlers win SWAC, eye tournament

Losing the final game of the regular season against Mississippi Valley State for FAMU baseball coach Jamey Shouppe was disappointing. “Sometimes a loss can be good,” Shouppe said. “I think this one we’ll learn from not to take anything for granted.” Winning the outright regular season SWAC championship for the […]

News

BOT votes for external investigation

The Florida A&M Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Wednesday to launch an external investigation into the now-debunked donation of $237 million by Gregory Gerami. The vote came after over 90 minutes of statements from members of the community, trustee members,  FAMU President Larry Robinson as well as extensive discussions […]

News

Tornadoes ravage Tallahassee

On Friday, May 10, Tallahassee was struck by catastrophic tornadoes that left a trail of devastation and tragedy in its wake. The storm, which hit with little warning, caused extensive damage across Leon and Gadsden counties, leaving residents reeling and authorities scrambling to respond. The scale of the disaster is […]

Opinions

Large donation causes stir in FAMU community

On May 4, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) received a record-breaking donation; the institution was gifted nearly a quarter billion dollars during a spring commencement ceremony. Normally, this would be a time for celebration, however, it has caused quite a disruption within the FAMU community, and HBCU community at […]

Lifestyles

DeNajah Johnson’s world is coming up roses

DeNajah Johnson, the proud owner of a local rose bouquet business, has been spreading joy and love through her hand-crafted floral arrangements. Her business, Najah’s Floral Arrangements, specializes in creating exquisite rose bouquets that convey love and joy for various occasions. Johnson’s journey into the world of entrepreneurship began with […]

Sports

Rattlers end the weekend short

The Florida A&M softball team (22-17,18-4) wrapped up their 2023-2024 regular season in a weekend series against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs this past Saturday. On Friday, the FAMU Rattlers dominated the Alabama A&M Bulldogs 9-1. Samantha Smith, a pitcher, hit a grand slam, placing the Rattlers on top. Freshman Zoryana […]

Lifestyles

Are finals worth taking in college?

Around this time, the weather gets warmer, the days feel shorter, and the smell of summer looms. But this time for college students, it means exam after exam, projects, presentations, and papers. All are due right before the semester ends, leaving students to pull all-nighters in the library and stress […]

News

Mr. Williams goes to Washington

In the heart of Washington, D.C., where decisions are made and the nation’s future is crafted, one Florida A&M University alum’s journey from the hill to the White House is a testament to the transformative power of education and community. Alan Williams, White House Senior Advisor for Public Engagement and […]