Trumpeter Scotty Barnhart is joined onstage by Latin band Son d'Aqui A Tallahassee couple danced to the sounds of the music at Tallahassee's inaugural Jazz and Blues Festival. Scotty Barnhart joined Son d’ Aqui’s Jazz performance Friday during Tallahassee’s first Jazz and Blues Festival located in Cascade’s Park at […]
Author: Nazara Henry Bruce
Local politicians challenge college Democrats to vote
Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum State Rep. Alan Williams, D-Tallahassee Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum and State Representative Alan Williams, D-Tallahassee, charged Florida A&M and Florida State universities’ Democrats to get involved in the presidential election last Wednesday at The Edison Restaurant. Gillum and Williams stressed the importance of voting to the […]
Powerless
It was the storm that shook the city. Hurricane Hermine was the first hurricane to sweep through Tallahassee in over 10 years. The category 1 storm left thousands without power and left a lasting impact on the town. News 20 followed the storm from before it hit to the aftermath […]
Robinson meets with student senate
Larry Robinson is shown at a campus event. Monday, for the first time since his appointment, Interim President Larry Robinson addressed students at the meeting of the 46th Student Senate and stated his vision for FAMU moving forward. President Robinson said that his primary concern is the […]
Robinson fires Mangum’s top staff
Jimmy Miller Marcella David Florida A&M University Interim President Larry Robinson has terminated six staff members this Monday evening, via certified mail. These terminations follow Robinson’s first week as president following former President Elmira Mangum. The employees terminated are: Provost Marcella David, Vice President of Communications Elise […]
University president speaks at town hall meeting
FAMU President Elmira Mangum speaks during a town hall meeting regarding her fate as leader of the university. — Photo courtesy of FAMU Students, faculty and alumni came together in senate chambers Wednesday for a town hall meeting to hear Florida A&M President Elmira Mangum the night before trustees […]
Mangum ousted as FAMU President
FAMU President Elmira Mangum was ousted by a 10-1 trustee vote. — Photo by Adlernico Brioche Florida A&M’s board of trustees voted Thursday to remove university president Elmira Mangum in a 10-1 vote witnessed by scores of students, faculty, alumni and others in the grand ballroom. They all […]
Students protest at FAMU president’s house
FAMU student leaders protest outside of the president's house. Concerned students gathered at the gates of Florida A&M President Elmira Mangum’s house Friday in protest of the actions taken by the university's trustees and with hopes of having their voices heard. “For the next 11 minutes stand in unity — not only for President Mangum but for […]
Mayor Andrew Gillum apologizes to angry residents of Tallahassee
Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum held an emergency meeting Tuesday with city commissioners, city employees and state workers to discuss the after-math of Hurricane Hermine. Gillum emphasized the importance of preparation and his regret that the city wasn’t better prepared for the storm. “We will do everything we can to make […]
The Rattlers prepare to face Coastal Carolina
Courtesy of Rattler Nation After a disappointing season opener, the Florida A&M University Rattlers keep their eyes on the prize as they prepare to face Coastal Carolina University. The Rattlers' most recent face off against Coastal Carolina resulted in a 45 point loss. The Chanticleers won the season opener 38-14 […]