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FAMU prepares for Hurricane Irma

#8211; -Hurricane Irma, as a category 5 storm, as it neared Puerto Rico.  —  Photo courtesy of The National Hurricane Center Off campus FAMU students Registered students of Florida A&M University who live off campus can be accomodated in the Foster-Tanner Band Rehearsal Hall on campus beginning Saturday, Sept. 9 at […]

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Tallahassee students prepare for Hurricane Irma

Local residents pile into gas stations before Hurricane Irma hits Tallahassee.   Hurricane Irma is expected to hit Tallahassee as a Category 2 or 3 Monday. Tallahassee students and universities are preparing for the potential displacement the hurricane is expected to bring. Governor Rick Scott released a statement on Sept. […]

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Feeding into FAMU’s Graduate Feeder Program

On August 30, Florida A&M University’s Graduate Feeder Program was honored by Congress for its distinguished accomplishments in the constant pursuit for offering opportunities for FAMU’s students to seek higher education after receiving their undergraduate degree. Living in a world where free tuition is hard to come by, FAMU’s Graduate Feeder […]

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111th Miss FAMU is True Rattler Royalty

Miss FAMU Michelle Johnson — photo by Ernest Nelfrard Florida A&M University’s newly crowned Miss FAMU literally has royal blood pumping through her veins. Following spring elections on April 4, it was announced that junior business administration and theater student Michelle Marva Johnson, 21, would serve as the 111th Miss […]

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Behind the Scenes of “Akeelah and the Bee”

Running lines, blocking positions, and practicing transitions kept the cast and crew of “Akeelah and the Bee” very busy during their rehearsal last Thursday. FAMU’s Essential Theatre has been working hard, in the Charles Winterwood Theatre, located in Tucker Hall, to put together a great show for FAMU […]

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A day in diversity

The reds, greens, whites, and blues of country flags waved to greet the incoming participants of the Annual International Food and Cultural Awareness Festival. Students and staff members gathered to appreciate the diversity of food, music, and the art of dance from different countries on Friday. Individuals stood in line […]

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Women’s Day at the Capitol

Tallahassee’s Capitol held an educational forum “Understanding the Legislative Process” by the Florida Commission of the Status of Women (FCSW) forum during March 29-30. This event was dedicated to educate women on understanding how ideas form into laws.   Patti W. Hamilton, the president of the event, was the first […]

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Update: FAMU election results

Photo Courtesy of: Joanne Cherisma    The Electoral Commission has received and counted the votes following Tuesday’s election. While several candidates have captured the final win, the fate of many important positions such as the Student Government Association’s executive leadership and Mr. Florida A&M University was put into the […]