Florida A&M’s Office of Student Activities has launched a branding campaign aimed at reinforcing the department’s focus on serving students when classes are over. OSA started with the release of a student-designed logo and a facelift for its office, which is across from McGuinn and Diamond halls. Administrators hope […]
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FAMU Recreation Center opens new eatery
A Florida A&M alumnus has jointly opened Seven Hills Café, a restaurant that offers students a new place on campus to eat. The restaurant, which is located in the lobby of the Hansel E. Tookes Sr. Student Recreation Center, offers students healthier options when it comes to grabbing breakfast, […]
Faculty senate members question BOT chair’s decision
The abrupt halt of Florida A&M’s search for a university president, called by board of trustees Chairman Solomon Badger III on March 15, has spawned controversy. Narayan Persaud, who was unanimously voted to serve a second term as Faculty Senate President on March 19 committee member, seems to have an […]
Wellness Week draws students interested in staying healthy
Rattler Wellness held its one-year anniversary celebration in the Hansel E. Tookes Sr. Recreation Center on Tuesday. Rattler Wellness is an organization with members dedicated to promoting the overall health and wellness of minorities and throughout the community through mind, body and spirit. The event consisted of Caribbean, belly […]
UPDATE: Timbrina Thomas Funeral
The Famuan has learned that funeral arrangements for Timbrina Thomas have been set. The viewing for Thomas will be held Friday from 1-8 p.m. at Wright & Young Funeral Home, located at 15332 NW Seventh Ave. in Miami. The funeral service will begin Saturday at 2 p.m. at Bethel Apostolic Temple, located at 1855 […]
University mourns fallen Rattler
The Famuan is investigating an accident involving Florida A&Mstudents, which led to the death of a “Marching 100” member.According to University officials, one of the victims, identified as Timbrina Thomas, died Sunday. Thomas,20, was a Miami Gardens, Fla. native and graduate of Miami Norland Senior High. According to her blog,timbrinathomas.wordpress.com,Thomas, […]
Students hold vigil in memory of Timbrina Thomas
Students shed tears and held one anotheras they remembered Timbrina Thomas, a “Marching 100” member who died in a car accident yesterday. Her fellow band mates, members of student government and others from the Florida A&M community participated in a vigil held in the band rehearsal hall in Foster Tanner. […]
Rattler Wellness to host one-year anniversary party
The Rattler Wellness program will celebrate its first anniversary Tuesday with a free party for students inside the recreation center from 6-8 p.m. Florida A&Ms Student Health Services aims to teach students how to maintain healthy lifestyles with its Rattler Wellness program. We focus on physical, emotional, intellectual, environmental, social […]
Photos from Timbrina Thomas vigil
In Pictures: FAMU community unites to mourn the loss of Timbrina “Timbo” Thomas.
Florida Legislature to debate amendment to Clean Indoor Air Act
A state senator recently introduced an amendment to the Florida Clean Indoor Air Act. Sen. Rob Bradley proposed amendment CS/SB 258 to the act, which was originally approved in 2002. The addition to the bill authorizes municipalities and counties to restrict smoking on properties such as beaches, playgrounds, public parks, […]