September 13 The Campus Activities Board presents “The Sneaker Ball” on Thursday Sept. 13, at 7 p.m. in the William H. Gray Complex (Black Top). Come out and enjoy a safe and positive environment as the classes unite while socializing. The suggested attire is cosmopolitan with a pair […]
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Michelle Obama to visit Tallahassee
First Lady Michelle Obama will be visiting Tallahassee on Sept. 17 to participate in a free rally. For more details on the event check back with thefamuanonline.com
Anti-hazing website launched
A week after the suspension of the Torque Dance Team, Florida A&M officials announced the launch of a new anti-hazing website and regulations for all students registering in the future. The interactive website, accompanied with a new anti-hazing pledge, is just one component of the anti-hazing plan led by […]
FAMU denies responsibility for Champion’s death
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida A&M University, which has been rocked by a hazing scandal for nearly a year, insists in legal papers filed Monday that it is not to blame for the tragic death last year of drum major Robert Champion. The university maintained that it was Champion, […]
Early warning system
The Office of Retention is introducing a new student support system that helps students stay informed and prevents poor performance in the classroom. Students often blame their academic shortcomings on the fact that they are unaware of their progress in the classroom. GradesFirst is a web-based student performance monitoring […]
City extends FAMU Way to Monroe street, Oakland Avenue renamed
Oakland Avenue will be renamed FAMU Way as part of a city effort to recognize Florida A&M’s value to the community. According to Samuel Houston, the director of facilities planning and construction, the renaming of Oakland Avenue to FAMU Way will allow a FAMU presence on Monroe Street for […]
New senators get to work
The 42nd Student Senate held its first meeting Wednesday to a standing-room-only in Senate Chambers. Students listened closely to an agenda molded around confirming new electoral commission supervisors and a Supreme Court justice. Senate members cross-examined the prospects in a rigorous round of questions, and voted in favor of […]
Robinson: ready for next chapter
Florida A&M’s Interim President Larry Robinson said ensuring academic success will be his main priority during his speech at the annual President’s Convocation on Friday. Robinson was university provost before becoming interim president after former President James H. Ammons resigned in July. Old and new faces gathered in the […]
FAMU adds MC Lyte as halftime entertainment
The university has confirmed that hip-hop legend, MC Lyte, will perform at the third home game against South Carolina State University on October 20. This football game is also the Prince Hall Shriners Foundation Diabetes Classic and Parents weekend. MC Lyte is known as a well-respected female hip-hop artists since appearing on the […]
AARP forum educates students on benefits
College students and social security usually don’t go together unless someone notices FICA on their pay stub. The American Association for Retired Persons (AARP) hosted a forum highlighting the “You’ve Earned a Say” campaign Friday in the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication to explain the system of social security […]