Sundance Films hosted a virtual roundtable discussion with HBCU students Thursday afternoon. During the event, students had the opportunity to gain insight from Sundance Institute programmers who reviewed thousands of movies and short films for the upcoming film festival occurring later this month in Park City, Utah. Florida A&M alumnus […]
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Hip Hop Symposium a Demp Week highlight
DJ Demp Week continued on Wednesday as the Demp Foundation hosted a Hip-hop Symposium featuring panelists with unique and local perspectives on hip-hop today. The event, held at the Tallahassee Community College’s Center for Workforce Development, was one of many this week dedicated to Ghostown DJs and the “My Boo” […]
Florida GOP chairman suspended amid rape allegations
Florida Republican Party Chairman Christian Ziegler has been suspended from office after an emergency meeting held by the Florida GOP on Dec. 17. The move came after Ziegler was named a subject in a rape investigation. The Florida Center for Government Accountability was the first to report about the investigation […]
National champions!
Photo of Celebration Bowl celebration Courtesy: Ashley Bigbee ATLANTA — The Florida A&M Rattlers are once again the HBCU National Champions after pulling off a 30-26 victory over the Howard University Bison on Saturday in the Celebration Bowl. This historic win marks the first time FAMU has won the […]
FAMU College Democrats elect new leader
The FAMU College Democrats, a prominent political organization at Florida A&M University, recently held its annual elections, resulting in the appointment of a new president. The election process, which showcased the organization’s vibrant and engaged students, saw a diverse range of candidates vying for the position. Ultimately, Myriah Fox emerged […]
New director to oversee advising at FAMU
Florida A&M University has named Carlotta Mitchell as the new director of the Center for Academic Advising, where she will be tasked to oversee more than 30 academic advisers within the 14 colleges and schools at FAMU. Mitchell’s extensive experience over more than 25 years in higher education and her […]
Universal free meals may be coming to Florida schools
Florida House representative and Tallahassee native Allison Tant filed a bill that would enact universal free breakfast and lunch for all public school students in the state. House Bill 477 would require the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to operate the program that would address the issue of […]
Frustrations mount over FSU snub
Former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and Sen. Rick Scott expressed their concerns this past week over Florida State University’s exclusion from the College Football Playoff. On Sunday, Seminole fans from around the country were in disbelief as the CFP committee ranked both Texas and Alabama, who both […]
What became of FAMU Police Chief Calloway?
The sudden, unannounced departure of Florida A&M University’s long-time police chief, Terrence Calloway, has left the community puzzled and seeking answers. As speculation runs rampant, the university’s reluctance to provide substantial information about Calloway’s change in status has only fueled the curiosity surrounding the situation. Calloway, who served as the […]
Be ready to spend more for your holiday tree
Christmas trees are an essential part of the holiday season. Whether it’s for décor or a way to spend time with family, the fragrant Fraser Fir is a staple for the holidays. But with this traditional centerpiece comes rising prices as the years pass. Natural Christmas tree prices have always […]