Sunday, August 3, 2025
In 2002, the No Child Left Behind Act was put into effect by President George W. Bush as a way to keep the low-scoring children from “falling behind.” It was also designed to improve test scores. This eventually put elementary, middle and high schools in the United States under a […]
Last week, Hurricane Ian caused the closure of multiple university campuses, including FAMU, out of caution of the storm’s trajectory. Tallahassee, though not in the direct path of Hurricane Ian, wanted to take the necessary precautions due to the very impactful storm. However, the school closure on FAMU’s campus proved […]
Homecoming week at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), is a time to celebrate the history and legacy of each HBCU across the country. The week-long celebration includes a range of events for both alumni and students. During homecoming, celebrities make appearances, and events range from the club environment to […]
Last Monday afternoon, all Tallahassee schools and university officials announced the closure of school campuses anticipating the then category 5 hurricane Ian. Hurricane Ian was expected to bring high winds, heavy rain, and flooding to the local community. The school’s one-week closure caused many unforeseen delays between students’ classes and […]
Hurricane Ian was a massive, lethal and destructive Category 4 hurricane that wreaked havoc on western Cuba. Moving forward to Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a state-wide state of emergency and evacuation orders for potential cities that would be affected upon Ian’s landfall. On Monday, Sept. 26, Florida A&M and […]
While Tallahassee is dedicated to student housing complexes and homes for families to buy, some run into the issue of finding a home they simply would like to rent at a decent price. When the pandemic-driven Our-Florida program ended in May, quite a few people were left in limbo trying […]
FAMU’s Essential Theatre is preparing to present “Chicken & Biscuits,” written by Douglas Lyons. The Broadway comedy comes to campus as an eventful feel-good performance. The upcoming play is directed by Luther D. Wells, an Essential Theatre professor and associate director of theater. Performances will take place Oct. 19-23 in […]
Tropical storm Ian, formed in the Caribbean islands on Sept. 23. On Sept. 26, Florida A&M University (FAMU) and Florida State University (FSU) announced the closure of each university in preparation for Hurricane Ian. Later that day, Ian strengthened to a category 1 hurricane. Eventually, Ian strengthened to a category […]
After hurricane Ian negatively affected Florida, Florida A&M University rattlers (FAMU) and Bethune Cookman University wildcats (BCU) are feeling very apprehensive and believe that The Florida Blue Classic tradition must go on. Although FAMU had no physical damage, B-CU ordered the evacuation of all students and staff from the campus. […]
Fashion is a huge part of the culture at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. It isn’t just a custom. It’s a lifestyle that allows students to express their creativity through clothing while on campus. Walking the campus grounds of Florida A&M University can be like walking on a fashion runway. […]