The United States Justice Department is in talks of suing the Ferguson, Missouri police department due to mistreatment of minority civilians. Attorney General Eric Holder, in a press conference Feb. 19, said he will announce the results of the department’s findings of the investigation of the Michael Brown shooting as […]
Author: Robyn Mowatt
Common and John Legend win oscar for ‘Selma’
John “Legend” Stephens and Florida A&M University alumnus Lonnie Lynn Jr., also known as “Common,” won the Best Original Song Oscar for “Glory” from the film “Selma” at the 87th Annual Academy Awards in California. “Glory” is a song about the struggle related to the civil rights movement in the […]
SBI renovates study lounge
Students test out the new furniture in the Bull & Bear Lounge (Eric Winkfield/The Famuan) The School of Business and Industry re-opened the Bulls & Bears Study Lounge Friday. The newly renovated study lounge, contains new computers, Rattler Charge Stations and mobile charger stools. Students such as Walter Bennett, a […]
FAMU Host District Three Solo and Ensemble
Musical Sounds will be played throughout Florida A&M University, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Foster Tanner, they are the host for Solo and ensemble District 3, 2015. Solo and ensemble is a chance for students and directors to perform in an environment which provides critical evaluation of its performance by honorable experts, in […]
Bars Close early in Panama City
Panama City, Fla. is where all the fun goes down during spring break for students across the country. This year, the hours of fun may decrease. Bars will now stay open until 2 a.m. Panama City officials are in the process of voting to extend the bar hours back to 4 a.m. […]
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering stays whole
The Florida board of governors met Thursday at Tallahassee Community College and decided to keep the Florida A&M University-Florida State University College of Engineering as a joint school. “I am very thankful we have reached this point and look forward to continuing to work towards the best advantage for our […]
FAMU’s ‘win streak’ ends at one
Jorge Rosa hits the baseline – Courtesy FAMU Sports Info. The Florida A&M University’s men’s basketball could not put together back-to-back wins as North Carolina Central University (20-6, 12-0 MEAC) blew out the Rattlers 73-48. FAMU (1-24, 1-11 MEAC) got out played in all facets of the game. The Rattlers […]
PSCC receives updates on Leon County Jail and homeless shelters
The Public Safety Coordinating Council met Tuesday at the Leon County Courthouse Commission Chambers and gave advice on how to deal with overcrowded county jails and other public safety concerns. There were updates on the Renaissance Community Center Complex and veteran’s affairs. The PSCC was an advisory committee for […]
FAMU’s ‘win streak’ ends at one
Jorge Rosa hits the baseline – Courtesy FAMU Sports Info The Florida A&M University’s men’s basketball could not put together back-to-back wins as North Carolina Central University (20-6, 12-0 MEAC) blew out the Rattlers 73-48. FAMU (1-24, 1-11 MEAC) got out played in all facets of the game. The […]
Antilla’s return helps lift Lady Rattlers over the Eagles
Antilla boxing out – Courtesy FAMU Sports Info After being out three games with a concussion, junior forward Olivia Antilla helps the Lady Rattlers pick up a 65-58 win over North Carolina Central University. The Lady Rattlers were down 5-3 within the first few minutes, then Antilla made her […]