Photo courtesy of Stephanie Colter FAMU students gave back to the Frenchtown community and near the Kearney Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, the first day of December. Students donated sweaters, blankets and hot chocolate. Items were collected in the Efferson Student Union & Activities building throughout […]
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Dorothy B. Oven Park a hidden gem
Dorothy B. Oven Park is off Thomasville Road just south of the interstate. Photo courtesy of Jet Jackson If you are looking to get in the Christmas spirit, the Capital City has an array of attractions and events to inspire the Christmas spirit. One place in particular where you can […]
FAMU students participate in recount video
FAMU Political science major Jeffery Simmons participates in recount video after the 2018 gubernatorial race. Photo Submitted by Sebrenia Coleman. Florida A&M University students saw it necessary to be involved with the gubernatorial recounts. While there was a state-wide initiative to recount all the votes, students decided to let their voices be […]
Is it still a pep rally if no one shows up?
FAMU pep-rally at Gaither Gymnasium Photo Submitted by Stephen Brown. Florida A&M University had its latest pep rally in Gaither Gymnasium, but to the surprise of many, the attendance was below expectations. The event, coordinated by the Student Government Association, was supposed to get students excited about the upcoming basketball […]
Fraternity, Haitian Culture Club host toy and clothing drive
The official flyer of the Toy & Clothing Drive. Photo Submitted by Calvin Sykes. The winter holidays is the season of giving back to the less fortunate. On Tuesday, the Alpha Xi chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi and the Haitian Culture Club hosted a toy and clothing drive in the […]
Students want more variety at Governor’s Square Mall
The main entrance of Governor's Square Mall Photo courtesy of governorssquare.com. Governor’s Square Mall is one of the more popular places for people to shop in Tallahassee. The mall is located on Apalachee Parkway and is the premier shopping outlet in the community. The mall offers more than 100 stores and consists […]
Campus Greek & Embroidery Shop caters to both sides of the tracks
Campus Greek & Embroidery Shop is conveniently located for students at both FAMU and FSU. Photo Submitted by Kalen Johnson. Campus Greek & Embroidery Shop is a locally owned customization store that sits on a corner at 631 West Madison St. The owner, Lawrence Greco, said, “Custom apparel, high-quality, trendy, […]
Graduate school is next for Franklin
Picture of Onyx posing. Photo Submitted by KDB Photography. Students often try to project a picture-perfect persona. But for one Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University student, Onyx Franklin, keeping up with those appearances nearly ended her college career. Franklin, who is a graduating as a pre-occupational therapy major, came to […]
BSLS completes donation drive
Big Sister Little Sister recently concluded a collection drive for homeless women in Leon County. Photo submitted by Breyanna Homes Big Sister Little Sister held an “We Matter Period” donation drive for homeless women in the region. The “We Matter Period” drop-off boxes were at several places on campus for […]
Graduating senior marches to the beat of his own melody
As the fall semester comes to an end, graduating Florida A&M University rattlers begin to make the transition from student to almuna. For music industry major, Dominic Green, the skills he honed at FAMU, have already begun to bloom opportunities of success. Green recently scored his first major placement as […]