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Women Runners Claim First

Florida A&M’s women’s cross country team had victory on its mind entering the 3rd annual Bobby Lang Cross Country Invitational Saturday morning. First place went to Chandelic Jackson (18:47.45). Jackson, a sophomore, has lead the Lady Rattlers for the last two meets. Placing close to Jackson was Nadine Mulvaney (18:49.88), […]

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Cheerleaders to Display Skills in Parade

Both the co-ed squad and the all-girls cheerleading squad started preparing cheers, stunts and uniforms for homecoming as soon as they returned to Tallahassee from the Atlanta Classic. Assistant coach Felicia Barnes said she is most excited about the parade. Kids love the cheerleaders and will be excited to see […]

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Rattlers Dominate Hornets at Shriner’s Classic

The third annual Prince Hall Shriners Diabetes Classic provided plenty of firsts for the Florida A&M football team. It was the team’s first time playing in the classic, its first conference win and the first start of first-year quarterback, Damien Fleming. The game was also played on October 1. The […]

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Business School Seeks Global Recognition

Florida A&M’s School of Business and Industry is working toward international accreditation. It has been seven years since FAMU’s SBI began its current cycle to achieve the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International accreditation. This could be the first specialized accreditation that SBI receives. “AACSB International accreditation, once […]

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Only ‘The Best’ Need Apply

Florida A&M is losing deans and administrators almost as quickly as it hires new ones. But university officials said they will not settle for less than the best possible candidates to head the various schools, colleges and departments. Five schools and colleges are without permanent deans, according to information from […]

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Historical Landmark Collects Dust on Campus

Tucked behind groves of regal oak trees and moss, sits the oldest representation of Florida A&M’s history – Gibbs Cottage. The now deteriorated house, boarded up with plywood and surrounded by overgrown weeds is a mere shadow of what was. Built in 1894, Gibbs Cottage is the oldest building on […]

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Men Runners Claim First Place

Saturday’s men’s cross-country race was not a simple walk in the park, however. The Florida A&M men’s cross-country team capitalized on home-field advantage during the third annual Bobby Lang Invitational on Sat. Oct. 1, gathering up 32 points and a first-place victory. “They did what I asked them to do. […]

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Negative Trend Persists in Male Enrollment

As Florida A&M seeks to push its enrollment to 15,000, it has seen a slight decrease in male enrollment numbers, an ongoing trend steadily seen for the past ten years. According to FAMU’s fact books, male enrollment has shrunk about 2.2 percent since 1994, decreasing from 42.2 percent in 1994 […]

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Law Enforcement Beefs Up Security for Homecoming

This week, Florida A&M’s homecoming is expected to attract hordes of visitors. But, with a surge of outsiders in the city and on the campus comes increased law enforcement. “Our main goal is to ensure that the entire homecoming week, with all its festivities, is enjoyed by all its participants […]

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Pretty Pink Event Raises Cancer Awareness in Tallahassee

The 6th annual Cards for a Cure charity casino night and auction was held Saturday night at the Tallahassee Automobile Museum. More than 200 people attended “The Pink Tie” event, filled with hors d’oeuvres, dancing, a silent auction and live entertainment by the Crooked Shooz band. All proceeds will go […]