Nescso held its grand opening in Tallahassee on Wednesday. Photo submitted by Maya Dubois. The equipment rental company Nesco Specialty Rentals hosted its grand opening on Wednesday. Established in 1988 in Bluffton, Indiana, the company is now the leader in North America for rentals and specialized equipment. “We are a […]
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Are Florida’s dolphins at risk for Alzheimer’s?
Scientists have released a frightening new study about the alarming effects algae toxins are having on Florida’s coastal wildlife, especially dolphins Photo courtesy Google Scientists have released a frightening new study about the alarming effects algae toxins are having on Florida’s coastal wildlife, especially dolphins. Researchers from the University of […]
FAMU students take top honors in Detroit
Pictured left to right: George Spencer, executive vice president of business development, Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the TMCF, Carlos Rodriguez, team mentor from Ally Financial, Andrea Brimmer, chief marketing and public relations office at Ally Financial, Sean “Big Sean” Anderson, Emmanuel Dawson, Nalani Kelley-Marsh, Earl Perry, Livi Grant. Photo courtesy […]
Domestic violence in the spotlight
Progressive Black Men and The Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority after Red Light Green Light Part 2 Photo submitted by Kaviena Spencer Progressive Black Men teamed up with the Beta Alpha chapter of Delta Sigma Theta sorority to host Red Light Green Light Part 2. The program […]
Event sheds light on human trafficking
Participants gather at the closing of End It Movement's "Human Trafficking: Be in it to end it." Photo submitted by Naja Hardmon Representatives from the Salvation Army’s End It movement came to the Grand Ballroom Tuesday for “Human trafficking: Be in it to End It.” Their goal was to educate […]
A chilling reminder to be safe using Uber
Photo Courtesy of st.falcon.com Samantha Josephson, a 21-year-old University of South Carolina student, was killed after getting into a car that she mistook for her Uber ride. Like many college students, Josephson wanted to enjoy her night out and make it home safely. Sadly, that didn’t happen. “The situation was […]
Student Health Services welcomes new campus psychiatrist
Psychiatrist Dr. Wesley Runkle recently joined FAMU's Student Health Services. Photo Submitted by Bleu Bell. Previously, Florida A&M students were referred to outpatient programs and psychiatric practices not affiliated with the school. Now, after a year without an on-site psychiatrist, Student Health Services offers appointments with Dr. Wesley Runkle, located in […]
‘I really got shot’; House party ends in chaos
Photo Submitted by Cedric Tisdale Cedric Tisdale is getting around on crutches after being shot outside a house party early Saturday morning. Partying can be fun and dangerous simultaneously. When senior information technology major Cedric Tisdale went out for a night of fun on Friday, he did not think […]
Student Senate makes revisions to annual budget
Student Senate President Rochard Moricette will be the student body president for 2019-2020. Photo Submitted by Rochard Momricette. During Monday evening’s Student Senate meeting, minor revisions were made to the 2019-20 annual budget that had been approved at last week’s meeting. The initial budget of about $3 million was $6,000 […]
Sexual assault survivors share their stories
FAMU Counseling services presenting the organizations and speakers certificates in appreciation of them speaking and assisting the event. Photo submitted by Christopher Miller “I remember looking at my phone one night and reading a text that said, ‘Did he just rape me?’” Florida A&M’s annual silent march in support of […]