Students gathered in the Grand Ballroom Thursday to tackle the issue of relationships in the Black community. Joined by Author Helena Andrews and Motivational Speaker Tony Gaskins, students took on toxic relationships, sexually transmitted diseases and self-love. Throughout the night students shuffled in and out of the ballroom while the […]
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Rattlers prepare to take on coach’s old team
The women’s cross country team will be heading to Albany, Ga. for the Albany State University Invitational. This will be the team’s third meet of the season and they hope to improve upon the 10th place finish from last year‘s Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference (MEAC) standings. In the two meets this […]
National Juried Art Exhibition
Many associate art with the Mona Lisa or even just a splattered canvas. Art can be the ability to express movement, color, light and life through a piece of work. Foster -Tanner Fine Arts Gallery held an opening reception for their second annual Pinnacle National Juried Art Exhibition on Sept. […]
Poets Celebrate 12th Anniversary
While many students barbecued, swam and hung out with friends on Labor Day, the BlackTalk Poetry troupe kicked off their 12th annual Black on Black Rhyme anniversary week. The organization chose to have a cookout as its week’s opener Sunday. Events included a church service, karaoke and an open mic […]
Bright Futures scholarship undergoes changes
The days of Bright Futures acting as a blanket payment for students have come to an end. During the year, the requirements have again been altered. Governor Charlie Crist recently signed a bill that has caused many to question their future. Bright Futures is the state funded financial aid program […]
MEAC matchups to watch this weekend
The teams in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference will begin conference play this weekend, and besides the Florida A&M game against the Delaware State University Hornets, there are two noteworthy matchups on the slate for Saturday. The Howard Bison will take on the Hampton Pirates in Greene Stadium, the Bison’s home […]
FAMU’s Diplomat in Residence encourages students to travel overseas
Jay T. Smith currently serves as FAMU’s diplomat in residence. Before Smith, Ambassador Miriam Hughes served as diplomat in residence. According to Joseph V. Jones, interim assistant vice president of the Office of International Education and Development, Diplomats in Residence typically stay for one academic year unless they request an extension. Serving […]
Lawrence becomes team’s new weapon
Former University of Florida wide receiver and two-sport athlete T.J. Lawrence has certainly impressed everyone around the Florida A&M football program with his ability to make big plays. Lawrence transferred to FAMU as a multi-sport athlete, joining the football and baseball programs. The 6-1, 196 pound red-shirt sophomore brings speed […]
Tennis team set for the Thomasville invitational
The Florida A&M men’s tennis schedule begins today with the Thomasville Collegiate Invitational at the Glen Arven Country Club in Thomasville, Ga. The Rattlers will enter the six-team clay-court tournament with two of their youngest players, freshman Chidi Gabriel and sophomore Takura Happy. Head coach Carl Goodman said that this […]
FAMU Essential Theatre prepares for upcoming shows
Auditions were tense as students made final preparations and directors evaluated the actors, each auditioning for their respective roles. Dez’Aray Watkins, 19, is auditioning for the roles of Topaz and Amethyst in the play “Since ’76.” “I am apprehensive [and] have butterflies in my tummy,” said Watkins. “I was […]