Florida A&M University’s College of Education welcomed faculty visitors from the University of California at Santa Barbara this week after partnering with FAMU to create the UCSB-FAMU Partnership program for graduate students. FAMU students have the opportunity to participate in a seven-week summer program in California at UCSB where […]

  Shelby R. Chipman, Florida A&M associate professor and associate director of bands, is looking to fill the position as the marching band director. “In my eyes, Dr. Shelby Chipman is the only candidate that qualifies for the Marching ‘100,’” said Rushed Horne, former cymbals section leader, show planning committee […]

  An anti-hazing town hall meeting will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Alfred L. Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium. “We want students to leave the town hall meeting with a knowledge of what hazing is, impact of hazing on the victim, personal responsibility individuals have […]

  After waiting in long lines to receive their tickets Friday morning, and waiting in an even longer line to see Michelle Obama Monday, young and old Tallahassee residents filled the 12,500 seat Leon County Civic Center to hear the first lady speak. “It looks like you guys are pretty […]

  The importance of voting was made clear at first lady Michelle Obama’s visit to Tallahassee. Although she touched on other subjects like student debt and health care reform, Obama hinged a large portion of her speech on voting and the difference that just one vote can have.  “Everything is […]

  The aroma of fried plantains and arroz con pollo drew thousands to Kleman Plaza Saturday night for the first Tally Fiesta Celebration. Sept. 15, marked the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. The Florida Hispanic Professionals Association and the Tallahassee Downtown Improvement Authority, created a night of festivities for Tallahassee […]

  The Royal Drummers and Dancers of Burundi put on two shows Sept.16 in Lee Hall. The show consisted of the drummers taking turns playing from a central drum called the Inkiranya, dancing, resting and playing the other drums, rotating throughout the performance without interruption.  “I went to the show […]

  Hundreds of students, visitors and alumni filled Bragg Memorial Stadium for Florida A&M University’s first home game of the football season Saturday against Hampton University.   Road blockages, people supporting the vendors and music could be heard all the way to Lake Bradford Road.    But this home game […]

  2012-2013 student campaigns start Wednesday, and so will the campus campaign hype.   Many freshmen come to college ready to dive head first into campus government but rarely know what it entails.   Running for office can be a large commitment. Similar to “real” politics, it involves campaigning, support, […]

  A preliminary report shows that Florida A&M’s enrollment has declined by more than 1,100 students. According to the Registrar’s Office, as of Sept. 13, FAMU’s enrollment for this school year is 12,035, significantly lower than that of a year ago.   “Current students will be affected by a decline […]