School of Journalism and Graphic Communications Interim Dean Dhyanna Ziegler enjoying the Grads Are Back Barbecue | Photo credit: Justyn Thomas During the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication’s (SJGC) annual “Grads Are Back” series alumni shared plentiful advice in how students should prepare post Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s […]
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Embracing ethnic names
Photo credit: Gbekeloluwa Omodara John, Scott, Mary, and Emily are all common names that can be given to children at birth. Yet names such as Gbekeloluwa, Khari Sekou, and Anyjah, are not names that may be familiar. These select few of students have managed to embrace their ethnic names and […]
Suffering in silence: men and domestic violence
Dominic Burrows mended his relationship with his mother after ending an abusive relationship with an ex-girlfriend | Photo credit: Dominic Burrows Society generally adheres to the notion that domestic violence is not exclusive to a specific race or social class, but there is a noticeable lack of attention given to the fact that domestic violence does […]
Study reveals segregation in Florida schools
One of the first schools to implement desegregation in the United States was Barnard Elementary in Washington, D.C. | Photo credit: Library of Congress A new study from the Leroy Collins Institute points to increased segregation in Florida schools. The September study, “Patterns of Re-segregation in Florida's Schools,” quantifies fluctuations […]
Florida State still winless at home
Florida State University’s head coach Jimbo Fisher has a verbal altercation with a fan | Photo credit: Ramos, USA today After a devastating 28-31 loss at home to the University of Louisville on Saturday, the Florida State University Seminoles (FSU), previously known for finding ways to end the game with […]
FAMU students unimpressed with 21 Savage Homecoming performance
Photo credit: Nadia Felder Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) homecoming concert has been known to be one of the homecoming highlights for students. Yet, this year’s show which featured two Atlanta-based rappers 21 Savage and 2 Chainz, received lukewarm reviews from students. Many students, though they enjoyed the performances, were […]
GoldLink to perform at Potbelly’s
Goldlink performing at Afro Punk Fest 2015 | Photo credit: Pancakesandwhiskey.com D’Anthony “GoldLink” Carlos and EARTHGANG are scheduled to perform at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29 at Potbelly’s with special guest rapper Masego. The performance serves as part of GoldLink’s “At What Cost” tour. The “At What Cost” tour’s opening […]
FAMU fraternity holds domestic violence showcase
Poster from What's Love Got To Do With It: Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Concert | Photo Credit: Theta Nu Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota The Theta Nu Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity hosted the “What’s Love Got To Do With It” showcase, to raise awareness about domestic violence, […]
Lilly Day at FAMU
The Beta Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. were the first place winners of the Lilly Community Service Project | Photo credit: Myles Millsap Rattlers welcomed Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) to Florida A&M University (FAMU) on Oct. 12 in the Grand Ballroom to award students who made […]
11th annual FAMU Young Alumni Giving scholarship brunch
Spirits were high as proud Rattlers filled the room at the Young Alumni Giving (Y.A.G.) Brunch on Friday, Oct. 13 in the Grand Ballroom at Florida A&M University. Guest were served a light lunch which included glasses of orange juice paired with chicken and waffles complemented with fruit […]