Tallahassee City Commissioner Andrew Gillum, is spearheading the second annual Digital Harmony Pilot Program, where 230 free computers were distributed to sixth graders at R. Frank Nims Middle School. The program was established to close the digital divide between students of high and low economic backgrounds, and ensure that the […]

The College of Pharmacy received a $14 million dollar grant for research and equipment this semester. Some of the cutting edge research will be for things like anti-fungal products that will be licensed by the pharmacy program, according to a Florida A&M University press release. The products will be sent […]

Turning on the television and enjoying a show is the easy part. Not everyone can truly appreciate all the hard work and effort that goes on behind the scenes. But 22 year-old Peterson Sylvert gets the best of both worlds. A third year broadcast journalism student, Sylvert the host and […]

After the nationally televised shut out over Winston-Salem State University (23-0), the Florida A&M University’s football team would seem to be the team to beat in the MEAC. Under closer observation it is very clear that is not the case, as the Rattlers have been edged out of two close […]

Many young men on Florida A&M University’s campus are in need of direction and instruction when it comes to dressing up. Specifically, wearing suits. There are significant details to pay attention to when purchasing a suit, like tailoring. Do not think altering a suit to fit cannot be afforded on […]

There is an unfair stigma attached to HBCU football players. When most people compare them to black athletes at white majority colleges, people tend to put them in different categories. It is assumed that the athlete at an HBCU is not as talented as one at a predominantly white college. […]

From general observation over the past three weeks, I’ve come to realize if chivalry isn’t dead, then it’s definitely on life support. I ride the city bus to school every morning.When it gets to the terminal, students and commuters pack the bus, leaving only standing room. Each time, the men […]

Several buildings on the Florida A&M University’s campus will undergo renovations next school year.  Expansions for some general education classroom buildings and the College of Pharmacy will take place as well. Sharon Saunders, university spokesperson, said the goal is to improve FAMU’s appearance. “We want to make sure that we […]

When the opinions editor pitched this topic, the answer was “no.” But then came my realization that student journalists must not only present the simple college issues, but tackle the controversial ones as well. The Florida Marriage Protection Amendment will be on the ballots in November. But taking a closer […]

Tallahassee residents are taking a stand for AIDS awareness. On Sunday, locals gathered at Tom Brown Park for the Big Bend Cares AIDS Walk, a walk-a-thon designed to raise consciousness about the disease. The event started in the afternoon and according to the Tallahassee Democrat, over 500 individuals came to […]