On Thursday, two former students of Florida A&M teamed to host a workshop during the “Grad’s are Back” event. Music executive Amir Windom, 25, from Atlanta and film director James Bland, 24, held an event called “The Conservation: In the studio and on the Set.” The event was […]

What started off as a questionable afternoon of events suddenly picked up and within an hour and a half as thousands of students arrived to take part in the BET College tour. The smell of barbeque filled the air of FAMU Park. SGA had tents set up giving away […]

Homecoming,is one and the biggest event on Florida A&M’s calendar. It also brings anticipation to those who are experiencing it for the first time.  Whether you were a freshmen 10 years ago or now, eagerness for the line of events scheduled for the week is high.  “As a […]

Florida A&M’s 2010 incoming class is the largest in university history with 13,355 students enrolled.  Of those who applied, only 58 percent were admitted.In the classroom this year’s students have shown a different demeanor than previous classes.   “This year’s class is a little more attentive, they participate a little […]

Florida A&M President James Ammons has backtracked on his decision to accept his more than $80,000 bonus. In a memorandum released to a select number of administrators and trustees, Ammons said he chose to accept the money for tax reasons.   He will start receiving the bonus on Dec. 17. He […]

#8220;The highest quality of character,” shouted a room full of band students at the command of their director. Among the students were many hoping to perform at the Atlanta Classic, a rite of passage to be an official member. Thus, their response was as quick and sharp as the next: […]

A packed lecture hall in FAMU’s School of Business and Industry rumbles from the conversations of over-animated freshmen. As professor White quiets the pupils to begin the test review, she remembers being a student in those classes less than 10 years ago. Ironically, business owner LaTanya White supplemented her […]

The Department of Diversity is the newest edition to the executive branch of the Student Government Association.   The idea for the branch was created in hopes to help students understand each other better and give every student a voice.   “The long term goals of the department are […]

The taboo subject of race was put on full display this past Monday and Tuesday.    The eighth annual Mayor’s Summit on Race, Culture and Human Relations was designed to explore and create ideas to make Tallahassee a more inclusive city. The event featured a series of presentations, workshops […]

Tucker Hall’s new “eco- renovations” take the campus further into its green movement. Walking through Tucker Hall, anyone can notice its renovated surroundings. Though there is more than a new paint job and chairs. Tucker Hall has received many new energy efficient improvements.     According to project manager […]