What started out as a minuscule event, showcasing the documentaries of the talented senior broadcast journalism students of FAMU’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication, has now grown into an award-winning and lavish exhibition. The “best of the best” documentaries from the broadcast journalism senior class are chosen and shown […]
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Future Rattlers Have Something to Look Forward to
Spring commencement is slowly coming upon us. Many of our older friends and family who we have come to know and love on this campus are getting ready to walk across that stage from college student into full blown adulthood. The feeling of graduating is one of pure enjoyment. At […]
After Four Long Years, It’s Time to Say Farewell
During my four-year college career at Florida A&M, I have written 200 articles for our college paper, held six staff positions, won five awards, and have seen five Editors-In-Chief–each whom are friends of mine. With that said, its time to graduate. This goodbye could be massive, but I only have […]
Critical Acclaim for FAMU Grad’s New Film
Big things can happen to people from small towns. Former Florida A&M student Akil DuPont, a film director from Tallahassee, is one of these people. DuPont has reached recent success from his short film produced at Florida State University, “Underground.” “Underground” is a dark story told through song, DuPont said. […]
The Man Behind the Numbers
Assistant Director of Florida A&M sports information Ronnie Johnson, has no offseason, he has no time off and he “plays” all year around. All sports seasons begin and end. In the fall, it’s football and when the spring comes, it’s time for baseball. The players and the coaches are different […]
Living It Up In School – Minus the Contact High
As a youngster in high school, I would have to wake up early every morning to catch the school bus and almost every morning, I was introduced to peer pressure. “Wanna (sic) blaze?” a fellow student with lazy, bloodshot eyes asked while holding a joint. It was much too easy […]
Where’s the Justice in That?
So, from a possible 10 years in prison to three years of probation? Really, Feds? For those lost, former FAMU Department of Public Safety officer Byron Whitaker was charged with conspiracy to distribute marijuana and making false statements to a federal agent. He plead guilty earlier this year and at […]
Souljah’s Sequel Spotlights Interracial Relationships
For three years—three long years, I‘ve been hanging on a cliff, hoping to be saved by Sister Souljah’s words to know the outcome of her character Midnight and at long last, on April 12, she came to my rescue and I was not disappointed. The wait was worth it. Souljah […]
Rasta Smokescreen Lifted
#8220;One Aim, One God, One Destiny,” are the words of Marcus Garvey, one of the many influential intellectuals who contributed to the Rastafarian ideology and faith. Two former FAMU students are working to dispel what they consider to be common misconceptions about the belief. Naashon Ducille and Desta Tonge are […]
County Reveals Development Plans to Tally Residents
Leon County representatives met Tuesday at the North Florida Fair Grounds to address important issues concerning the Southern Strategy Area on Tallahassee’s south side. The Southern Strategy Area covers about 17 square miles, roughly from Cascade Park to Capital Circle, and from Pensacola Street to north of Lake Munson. The […]