Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) embraces campaign season by setting up decorative tables, posting graphics and engaging with the student body. The candidates introduce themselves with humble salutations in front of the student body to earn respectability and potential votes. Jacksonville native, Kyra Freeney is running for Miss Freshman […]
Lifestyles
Change is a constant at FAMU
As of last spring FAMU has resumed construction of the Center for Access and Student Success building just north of Gaither Gym. The university is also at work on a new residence hall located on the far southeast end of campus. And though both of these major projects cost the […]
Frenchtown Get Down is back for another week
Loud cheers, the sound of children playing, and music-filled streets are set on Macomb for The “Frenchtown Get Down” block party. From 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday. This event was a free outdoor concert for friends & family that will continue to happen each Friday night prior to […]
COPPS celebrates Founder’s Day
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University’s school of pharmacy celebrated Founder’s Day with a ribbon-cutting. FAMU’s College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Institute for Public Health celebrated its Founder’s Day Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Pharmacy Building Phase II- East Wing opening. “This is a tremendous milestone for the […]
Deals are waiting at city’s three movie theaters
“It Chapter Two” was released in theaters earlier this month and quickly became a trending topic. It was regarded as the season’s most anticipated movie and horror film thus far. CMX, RGS and AMC20 are the local theaters in Tallahassee. Attending a new release like “It Chapter Two” might require […]
Campus Rec offers exclusive cave tour trip
The FAMU Department of Campus Recreation is offering an $11 trip to Florida Caverns State Park on Saturday, with transportation included. A recent post on the FAMU Campus Recreation Instagram page went up that advertised an $11 cave tour excursion along with the phrases “transportation provided” and “limited seating available.” […]
Donovan Long bounces back
After more than two years working as a weekend day-break anchor in Nashville, Tenn., Donovan Long was involved in a car accident that changed his life. At first, doctors didn’t know exactly what to diagnose Long with. He didn’t know when he would be able to walk again, play basketball […]
Killette kills it with his clothing line
Chase Killette is making a name for himself on Florida A&M’s campus with his latest clothing release, MoMM (Master of My Mind). Killette began his clothing line in December of 2017. Two years later, Killette is still killing it with his clothing label. Born and raised in Jacksonville, he said […]
FSU students take part in ‘Longest Table’
At Florida State everyone has a seat at the table. The Power of WE is a student-led initiative that prides itself on creating an inclusive atmosphere that allows individuals to collaborate about politics and life experience as opposed to being divisive. On Tuesday, WE hosted the Longest Table, an interactive […]
Meet the FAMU Forbes Under 30 Scholars
Our very own FAMU students were selected as the Forbes Under 30 scholars this summer. Forbes, a business magazine that has been around for over 100 years, features original articles on finance, industry, investing, and marketing topics. In 2017, Forbes revealed the release of their scholarship program. “This year, Forbes […]