On Thursday, FAMU’s National PanHellenic Council will hold the Greek Extravaganza, which is a showcase and party for students to meet and greet with the fraternities and sororities. The Greek Extravaganza will replace the Greek Step Show of past homecomings. Although the event will still hold a step portion, it […]

The Road Designation Ceremony was held by Florida Rep. Alan Williams on Tuesday in Midway. Williams was grateful for this opportunity.   “Not only was he a mentor of mine but also a colleague,” Williams said. “I served with him for several years at both the city and state government […]

  As Florida A&M embarks on its 125th anniversary homecoming festivities, I can’t help but wonder how things will actually be. Even though homecoming and the presidential election are happening in the same week, I must admit that my expectations aren’t as high as they probably should be. I am […]

  Dr. Barbara Thompson, a local author, is hosting a book-signing event this Thursday. AuthorHouse has published her book, The Gospel According to Apostle Barack – In Search of a More Perfect Political Union as Heaven Here on Earth, just a few weeks ago. The book covers Obama’s political stance. […]

  Saturday Florida A &M campus recreation hosted its first ever rugby match. The Tallahassee Conquistadors took on the Fort Rucker Flyers; the Conquistadors were victorious at home. Robert Carroll, director of campus recreation was excited about the event. “Anytime you’re at a university you want to be able to […]

  The FAMU Lady Rattlers played hard, but their efforts fell short as they lost to the Troy Trojans again in the Alfred Lawson Multipurpose Center Tuesday night.  The Rattlers came into this game riding a five game win streak and wanting to make it six, the last lost the […]

    Our country was faced with several mass shootings this year, including the one in a Colorado movie theater and the endless gang violence on the streets of urban America. When most people hear about these tragedies, they typically jump the gun by suggesting that we do something about […]

  Students attending Florida’s state universities could see representation on a state level after the November election.  If it passes, Amendment 12 would give Student Government Association presidents a seat on the Board of Governors through the Florida Appointment Process for State University Board of Governors Revision Amendment.   A […]

      Domestic violence victims shared their stories and learned more about the term at Refuge House’s awareness event. Wandalyn Pittman is a third semester social work student at Tallahassee Community College. She received her G.E.D Sept. 21 of this year after she graduated in June.Pittman is also a […]

  The Florida A&M football team fell short in a nail biting 27-20 overtime loss to the South Carolina State Bulldogs on Saturday night. The seven point loss marks the third time this season that the Rattlers have fallen short by a touchdown with a chance to tie or win […]