Patrick Bentley never gives up. Many students would have been inclined to drop out, but Bentley, 28, was determined to graduate. Which he will do this weekend. But the St. Petersburg native did not have an easy journey. […]
Author: Shavell Martin | Staff Reporter
Florida’s Red Tide
Take a look at how a microscopic organism creates a large impact on the environment, marine wildlife, and humans. Multimedia Journalist Morgan Martin has more here: https://youtu.be/MkebapW34A
Last minute surprise pep rally
Students slowly gathered outside of the Jake Gaither Gymnasium last night to celebrate the beginning of the season for Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) MEAC winning basketball and cross country teams. The pep rally began a little past 7pm by the sound of the Marching 100. Christian Miley, a Freshman Saxophonist […]
Hurricane Michael Trojan aid
After the disastrous business of Hurricane Michael, the Lincoln Trojans adopt Blountstown High Tigers in aid to relief and help them finish their season. Multimedia Journalist Bria Wesley has more here: https://youtu.be/PGUmFrDDBOA
Burney Robinson hopes to return to the basketball court
Florida A&M's women's basketball center, Shalaunda Burney Robinson. Photo Submitted by Shalaunda Burney Robinson. Do not count Shalaunda Burney Robinson out. The 6-foot, 3-inch center on the FAMU women’s basketball team tore her ACL again at the end of last season. Now she is back at practice and plans on making […]
FAMU football legend Al Frazier dies
FAMU legend played football for the Rattlers from 1953 to 1956. Courtesy of FAMU Athletics. This past Sunday, Florida A&M University lost an important member of the Rattler family. Legendary halfback Adolphus “AL” Frazier, who played for the Rattlers from 1953 to 1956 passed away in Lawrenceville, GA. During his time at […]
Rattlers dominate in last home game of 2018
FAMU junior guard Rod Melton directing the floor against Fort Valley State on Dec. 7. Sydne Vigille | The FAMUAN It seems like all the Rattlers needed was a little home cooking on Thursday to end a winless seven-game road trip. The Rattlers (2-8) were able to cap off a […]
Local 501 not your average barbershop
Cory Ceville stands outside his barbershop on North Macomb Street. Photo Submitted by Jesse Romimora. It’s one thing to dream big, but you have to put your money where your mouth is. That’s exactly what the Local 501 barbershop and bar owner Cory Ceville did when he set up shop […]
Hazly also tackled the books. Now he’s set to walk
Jibreel Hazly was the face of FAMU football for the past two seasons. Photo courtesy of the Strike magazine. It was a long journey to The Hill and a college degree for Florida A&M middle linebacker Jibreel Hazly. But that day is almost here. Next weekend Hazly will receive his […]
Local Christmas tree farm keeps holiday tradition alive
Franco and Sigrid Camacho in front of their trinket shop. Photo submitted by Jina Gilliam Baking cookies for Santa, listening to Christmas music and watching classic holiday movies will help you get in the Christmas spirit, but for those who desire to go the extra mile this season might want […]