It’s that time again, Florida A&M University’s homecoming! A week guaranteed to offer activities, food, live concerts, a football game and thousands of people anticipating the chance to be a part of the ever-so-recognized FAMU experience. At least, this is the way I remember past homecomings. However, despite the efforts […]

The School of Journalism and Graphic Communications celebrated the grand opening of its new building this week. The opening consisted of a weeklong celebration that included panels, a dinner gala and today’s ribbon-cutting ceremony. SJGC Dean James E. Hawkins said the building, which cost $25 million, has been 10 years […]

Although the state of Florida has decided to build a new coal plant near Taylor County, the issue has created controversy. Some Floridians have questioned the possible effects of the coal plant on the environment and federal regulations. Beka Martin, a Clear Air Coalition advocate, said she believes city officials […]

FAMU Homecoming schedule “Making Our Mark, One Strike at a Time” Today, Orange and Green Day 9 to 11 a.m.: Spirit Run/Walk, start on the Set on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard * 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Spirit Day on the Set – King & Queen of Orange and […]

Dear Editor Kimberly Brown’s recent article on Anna Julia Cooper was exceptional and inspiring. Kimberly is clearly talented and I’m eager to read more from this gifted writer. If the topic of black feminism is of interest please allow me to recommend – “When and Where I Enter:The Impact of […]

The “5 Days 4 Hours 3 HBCU’s” fundraising blitz to support HBCU’s affected by hurricane Katrina will be held Oct. 11-14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Money collected will be donated to the Tom Joyner Relief Fund. For more information contact Kristin Taylor at Taykris@ameritech.net The FAMU Essential Theatre […]

While keeping many old homecoming events, FAMU will add some new ones this year. FAMU students and faculty worked hard to organize groups to create a homecoming that students and alumni will not forget. As always, homecoming will be filled with entertainment like galas and fashion shows for alumni and […]

As students, faculty and alumni prepare to indulge in the festivities of Homecoming, we must first stop and ask ourselves if this is the institution our founders envisioned. My guess would be no. Apart from being praised as the number one college in the country in 1997, this university has […]

Due to the magnitude FAMU’s homecoming, a major concern of the Tallahassee Police Department is safety.   Every year, homecoming brings a crowd of people from across the country to Florida’s capital city.  The safety concern is not only for those who live here, but also for visitors. TPD’s main […]

This year will mark the 100th anniversary for homecoming festivities and this year there are more events to celebrate homecoming than in past years. The Tom Joyner Sky Show, the nationally-syndicated radio show hosted by Tom Joyner and his comedic sidekicks, Jay Anthony Brown and Sybil, will be recorded live […]