Governor Rick Scott recently appointed three persons to Florida A & M University’s board of trustees, according to a press statement from his office. The government announced Wednesday that Kelvin L. Lawson, 47, Rufus N. Montgomery Jr., 39, and Belinda R. Shannon, 50, would serve on the board from their […]
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Timely runs propels Florida State in huge victory over FAMU
The Florida A&M softball team had a tough time hitting and fielding Wednesday night. Florida State beat the Rattlers 9-2 at The Lady Rattlers Softball Complex. The Lady Rattlers jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning and was shut out the rest of […]
Team ready for South Carolina State
After a successful win against Southern Mississippi last Saturday, Florida A&M men’s tennis team will continue on in the MEAC conference against Carolina State University Saturday in Orangeburg, S.C. at 2 p.m. This is an important match for the Rattlers because this will determine which tennis team will become the […]
Clark gets hurt during tennis team loss
The Rattlers men’s tennis team was defeated on Saturday against Troy University with a final score of 4-3 at the Lunsford Tennis Complex. The team was playing extremely well throughout the doubles, but in the last set Levan Clark was injured and the doubles point went to the opponents. “Levan […]
MEAC round-up set to begin for tennis team
The men’s tennis team was defeated in the last match 4-3, but they continue on in the MEAC Round-up against Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Miss. this Sunday. The Rattlers are still ranked in the top 80 percent with a season record 14-5. The team is staying focused and will try […]
FAMU and FSU co-host second annual ‘State of the Student’ Summit
Florida A&M University (FAMU) and Florida State University (FSU) are co-hosting the second annual State of the Student Summit scheduled for Sunday, March 27, at the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center. Seven-time GRAMMY award-winning gospel singer Kirk Franklin, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, environmental activist Van Jones, Executive Director of Communications […]
Gov. Scott Mandates Drug Tests for State Workers
On Tuesday, Gov. Rick Scott issued a controversial drug test mandate for new state hires while existing state employees will be randomly tested. This comes after Sen. Paula Dockery R-Lakeland introduced a bill requiring all cash assistance welfare recipients over 18 to pass drug tests. Officials say it could affect […]
HIV/AIDS Activist Advocates Safe, Responsible Lifestyle
On Wednesday, the Al Lawson Center was decorated with hanging quilts of hope as activist Marvelyn Brown spoke to FAMU students about the day she contracted HIV. Red, black and white tablecloths draped the plastic tables lined along the gym floor: red symbolized HIV/AIDS awareness, black symbolized those who have […]
‘Vibe’ CEO Visits Alma Mater
Florida A&M alumnus Leonard Burnett Jr., co-CEO and group publisher of Uptown and “Vibe” Magazine, returned to FAMU for an all-day event. “It’s great to have an alum return and share his experiences with our students,” said Shawnta Friday-Stroud, dean of the School of Business and Industry. Burnett started his […]
Protesters ‘Fight Back’ against Controversial Bills
A small crowd gathered in Kleman Plaza in downtown Tallahassee on Friday evening, rallying against some controversial bills being considered during the 2011 Legislative Session. The rally, “Fight Back Florida,” was realized after its organizers shunned proposed state legislation that they believe is an attack on the working class, students […]