Thursday, July 3, 2025
Jazzmin Riles with her boyfriend, before he deployed to Japan. Photo submitted by Jazzmin Riles When I first met my boyfriend eight years ago, I had no intentions of taking our friendship any further than what it was. His plans were always to enlist in the military and I knew that I […]
Photo submitted by Ahmon Lott The School of Business and industry held an open house Tuesday evening in the south wing boardroom. The meeting was designed to be an informational session for students, faculty and members of the community. The main goal of the session was to educate people on […]
Photo courtesy of Stephanie Colter FAMU students gave back to the Frenchtown community and near the Kearney Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, the first day of December. Students donated sweaters, blankets and hot chocolate. Items were collected in the Efferson Student Union & Activities building throughout […]
Diane Williams-Cox, new member of the Tallahassee City Commission. Photo submitted by Alea Williams Diane Williams-Cox, a FAMU alumna and an active member of the Tallahassee community, is the new city commissioner for Seat 5. “It feels wonderful, I’m really excited to be making a difference in the community at […]
A candle lighting ceremony for Elisa Thompson with students, faculty and staff. Photo by Alychia Cole A cloud of remorse hung over Florida A&M University’s campus Thursday night as students, faculty and loved ones gathered to remember the life of alumna Elisa Thompson. Thompson, who graduated in the summer of […]
Dorothy B. Oven Park is off Thomasville Road just south of the interstate. Photo courtesy of Jet Jackson If you are looking to get in the Christmas spirit, the Capital City has an array of attractions and events to inspire the Christmas spirit. One place in particular where you can […]
Photo courtesy of C.J Bryant Successful single parents should take pride in their strong resolves and healthy kids, but single parenthood should not be popularized over the nuclear family. Census.gov said, “During the 1960-2016 period, the percentage of children living with only their mother nearly tripled from 8 to 23 […]
FAMU Political science major Jeffery Simmons participates in recount video after the 2018 gubernatorial race. Photo Submitted by Sebrenia Coleman. Florida A&M University students saw it necessary to be involved with the gubernatorial recounts. While there was a state-wide initiative to recount all the votes, students decided to let their voices be […]
FAMU pep-rally at Gaither Gymnasium Photo Submitted by Stephen Brown. Florida A&M University had its latest pep rally in Gaither Gymnasium, but to the surprise of many, the attendance was below expectations. The event, coordinated by the Student Government Association, was supposed to get students excited about the upcoming basketball […]
The official flyer of the Toy & Clothing Drive. Photo Submitted by Calvin Sykes. The winter holidays is the season of giving back to the less fortunate. On Tuesday, the Alpha Xi chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi and the Haitian Culture Club hosted a toy and clothing drive in the […]