Vendors clear the streets, traffic dies down, trash covers the fields, and orange and green flags are soon to be removed. These are the after-effects of Florida A&M University’s homecoming as the school braces to get back to their regularly scheduled programming. Mia Chatman, a member of SISTUHS Inc., has […]
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Gospel concert adds ‘amen’ to Homecoming week
“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them,” reads Matthew 18:20. And what better way to close out Homecoming week than coming together to thank the Lord for allowing us to make it through. This year’s gospel concert turned […]
Rattlers defeat North Carolina Central to clinch homecoming win
With Saturday’s game serving as another nail-biter for Florida A&M University, the Rattlers were able to add another story-book ending to their season, as they defeated North Carolina Central University with a late go-ahead touchdown to help seal a 28-21 victory. While the Rattlers seem to be no strangers this […]
Homecoming grads are back 2019
Grads are back kicked off Thursday with a bang as students started to fill the Lee Hall auditorium. The colloquium consisted of a Q&A panel with Dean Michelle Ferrier and Global Innovation Marketing Director for Pepsi, Stefan K. James. They sat feet across from each other in the middle of […]
FAMU alumnus G. Scott Uzell speaks at 2019 homecoming convocation
Packed with anticipation and school spirit, Al Lawson housed the revival of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s homecoming spirit. In attendance were notable Rattler alumnus such as Tiffany Greene and City commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox. The event began with a musical performance of “I’m from FAMU” by The Marching 100 followed […]
Founder’s Day wreath laying ceremony
On Thursday, Florida A&M University celebrated its 132nd anniversary with a wreath laying ceremony. This ceremony is an annual event that celebrates FAMU’s founders and humble beginnings. Vernon Bryant, the university’s Coordinator of Public Functions, claims the event is a continuation of FAMU traditions and gets the students involved in […]
Karlous Miller and Chico Bean leave student body more than satisfied
Comedians Karlous Miller and Anthony Bean (better known as Chico Bean) graced Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s campus Tuesday with their presence to bring in laughs for the student body. The dynamic duo wasn’t shy to FAMU’s campus and students were definitely ecstatic to see them return with new jokes […]
Junior at FAMU opens barbecue eatery in Frenchtown
Florida A&M University students never fail to amaze the community with their start-up businesses. On the corner of Pope and Brevard streets in Frenchtown is the new barbecue business owned by Antonio Matthews Jr. Brevard Street BBQ is located at 818 West Brevard St. This brand new spot offers pork […]
SGA to provide refunds for Homecoming Concert
Complaints from students were voiced, and FAMU’s Student Government Association listened. SGA will be issuing refunds for tickets purchased for the 2019 Homecoming Concert. FAMU’s box office has a no-refund, no-exchange policy, but SGA made an exception after students complaints about SGA changing the concert to free admission after some […]
FAMU engineering students feel underrepresented
Florida A&M University and Florida State University established a joint engineering program more than 35 years ago, but many FAMU students don’t believe it’s an even playing field at the college in Innovation Park. According to the 2018 FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Annual Report, 19.4 percent of undergraduate students in […]