The Rattlers won their first game of the season Saturday, defeating Edward Waters 70-64. Sydne Vigille | The FAMUAN Florida A&M freshman guard Jasmine Ballew finished with 14 points and three steals in a winning effort as the FAMU women’s basketball team won its first game of the season Saturday, […]
Author: Calvin Sykes Jr. | Staff Reporter
FAMU essential theatre to showcase life and times of boxer
Flyer for the Essential Theatre play "Sugar Ray" Courtesy of The FAMU Essential Theatre. The Florida A&M University Essential Theatre is presenting “Sugar Ray” at the Ronald O. Davis Acting Studio. The play will be directed by Luther D. Wells. Wells is excited to show his take of the story. […]
Los Compadres Express is a quality eating experience
A delicious dish at Los Compadres Express. Photo submitted by Kendall Harris. Los Compadres Express brought a fresh new Mexican flavor to the Southwood community of Tallahassee just a year ago in 2017. Once I arrived and tasted the food and drinks, I knew that this would not only become […]
Netflix original “Dear White People” and colorism
The cast of Dear White People at the Netflix show's Season 1 premier. Courtesy of Getty Images. “Dear White People” began as a comical film to shed light on the issues of race, politics and self-acceptance, specifically during the era of President Obama. After three years, the phenomenon was restored […]
Column: Dissecting FAMU’s late-season collapse
The FAMU football season ended with hugs of condolence, not celebration. Sydne Vigille | The FAMUAN In late October Florida A&M’s football program was touted as the best team in the MEAC. FAMU had an undefeated conference record and a chip on its shoulder. Now, only a month later, the […]
Paddyfote drowning in maintenance issues
Photo submitted by Princeton Studstill During the recent Thanksgiving break, residents of Paddyfote Complex have been hit with major maintenance issues. On Nov. 19, a second-floor resident of Building C (one of four buildings that make up the complex: A, B, C, and D) reported a flood that was caused […]
Paddyfote drowning in maintenance issues
Photo submitted by Princeton Studstill During the recent Thanksgiving break, residents of Paddyfote Complex have been hit with major maintenance issues. On Nov. 19, a second-floor resident of Building C (one of four buildings that make up the complex: A, B, C, and D) reported a flood that was caused […]
Student Health Services provides healthy food — and it’s free
A bulletin board stands tall for Diabetes Awareness month tab student Health Service. Photo submitted by Christina Compere Healthy eating is readily available for students, faculty and staff at Florida A&M University — as well as for local residents. For years the Student Health Services at FAMU has given fresh […]
FAMU’s business fraternity helps students reach high places
Members of the AKPsi Professional Business Fraternity Inc. Photo Submitted by Passion Wells. Alpha Kappa Psi is turning regular students into prepared professionals, one step at a time. AKPsi Professional Business Fraternity Inc. is an organization on campus aiming to help students reach high places by spreading professionalism, advancing student’s business […]
Marching 100 set to attend Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade
Pasadena banner Photo submitted by Princeton Studstill Florida A&M University’s Marching 100 will be traveling to Pasadena, CA to represent the university at America’s largest New Year’s celebration, The Tournament of Roses. The event originally began as a promotional tool to showcase the natural beauty and elegance of Pasadena. The […]