For the first time in five years, the Samuel H. Coleman Memorial Library, the university’s main library, received an increase in funding that totaled its budget to $1.8 million. In 2007, the library received $1.8 million in funding for renovations of specific floors and areas around the building. Since […]
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Rivals turned allies in the name of hazing
Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman University are joining forces to stop hazing and bullying. A symposium this weekend during the Florida Blue Florida Classic is an effort to prevent another hazing incident similar to the one that occurred at the event last year. On Nov. 19, 2011, FAMU […]
Hobbies shed light on students uniqueness
What may seem strange to some, may seem quite normal to others. “Not many people know that I hunt,” said Briana Wright, a freshman health science student from Orlando. “I started hunting with my family when I was a child.” Wright says she hunts with her […]
Veterans share experiences, tell importance of Veteran’s Day
Air Force and Army veterans remembered their experiences in the military at the Veterans Day Parade on Monday. The parade consisted of bands, high school ROTC students, clowns, boy scouts, brownie troops and veterans. Volunteers also passed out candy. People lined up for miles to salute retired troops who […]
Army veteran on a mission to raise awareness, funds
U.S. Army veteran George Tice is back on the frontline with a mission of his own. He is biking 480 miles from Ft. Myers to the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee for post-traumatic stress disorder and suicide awareness. Tice is biking 1,000 hours to raise awareness and funds for […]
University Health and Safety Day encourages wellness
Students did more than vote on Nov.6. Over 450 students and faculty members attended University Health and Safety Day, an annual homecoming event that brought out over 88 community partners as well as seven Florida A&M student organizations. The event was free, open to the public and provided free […]
Tallahassee celebrates Veteran’s Day
The Tallahassee Police and Sherriff’s Department revved their motorcycle engines to signal to beginning of the 2012 Veteran Day Parade. Eager children, families of fallen armed forces members and Veterans waved American flags in anticipation of the commemorative event. The JROTC, Army, Marines and Navy sections of the Tallahassee […]
FAMU Football wins homecoming game
The Florida A&M football team improved their record to 4-6 overall and 4-3 in the MEAC after an exhilarating 22-21 win over the North Carolina Central Eagles Saturday afternoon. The win snapped a two-game losing streak for the Rattlers and gave Coach Earl Holmes a win in his head-coaching […]
Business mogul visits Tallahassee,promotes clothing line
Russell Simmons joined the Tallahassee community at Macy’s to celebrate the launching of Argyleculture’s fall 2012 menswear collection. Representatives from Faces, Images and Epicurean modeling troupes participated in the runway segment of the event when the Argyleculture line was unveiled to the public. “I specifically wanted to come to […]
Famuans ignite the strike at convocation
Florida A&M continued its homecoming celebration Friday morning with the Homecoming Convocation. Alumni, students, faculty and the Tallahassee community filled Gaither Gymnasium as the convocation began with remarks by numerous alumni, including Alan Williams, a member of the Florida House of Representatives. Williams asserted that FAMU is a top […]