The book that will be premiered at the 15th annual Applause for the Pioneers: Cuff Links and Pearls Gala. Photo Submitted by Maya DuBois. The John G. Riley Center/Museum will host the 15th Annual Applause for the Pioneers: Cufflinks and Pearls Gala from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday. The museum, named […]
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Rattlers react to offensive promotions by top fashion brands
Gucci "blackkface sweater" (Left) and Burberry "Noose hoodie" (Right) that's caused controversy. Photo Courtesy of Google Images. Fashion has begun to find itself in a negative spotlight as global high-end fashion brands have changed the game with their latest disregard for sensitivity. Brands such as Gucci and Burberry have been […]
The Caribbean Student Association and Unidos talk about Afro-Latinos for Black History Month
President of Unidos John Horton begins presentation to discuss the history and origins Afro-Latinos Friday Feb. 22 in B. L. Perry. Photo Courtesy of Anire Glenn. The Florida A&M University Caribbean Student Association and Unidos came together to celebrate Black History Month, Friday Feb. 23 in B. L. Perry. The purpose of […]
Partygoers injured when dance floor caves in
This apartment at The Cottages at Magnolia is where a house party took place Friday night. Photo Submitted by Rickayla Mitchell. Ralph Russell, also known as DJ 23, could feel the floor literally shaking at The Cottages at Magnolia early Saturday morning. And then the floor did more than shake […]
FAMU-FSU COE receives $1.5 million grant from USDOE
Florida A&M University alumnus and professor of civil and environmental engineering, Clayton Clark recently received $1.5 Million Grant from United States Department of Education to provide financial assistance for minority students. The students listed from left to right are: Jalaycia Hughes, Siera Sylvester, David Perez, Nemmi Cole, Niya King, and Comfort Adedeji. […]
Is campaign week over yet?
Campaign posters posted along campus. Photo submitted by Kaviena Spencer You would think that students would care about the people who are representing their class and school, but as it turns out, most students dread campaign week. The constant notifications from GroupMe about candidates, being stopped on your way to […]
Natural hair laws gain momentum
Three examples of natural hairstyles are proudly showcased on the homepage of the New York City Human Rights website amid the newly implemented natural hair guidelines. Photo Courtesy of www1.nyc.gov The famous song “Don’t Touch My Hair” by Solange has a new legal meaning to people in New York City. The New York […]
FAMU housing gearing up for change
Empty lot where building Palmetto North Building 158 once stood. Photo Submitted by Constance Smith. Florida A&M University Housing is projected to have a new look by the fall semester of 2020. Palmetto North buildings 156 and 158 were torn down at the start of the year, and Jennifer Wilder, the […]
Ravenel breaks FAMU record
FAMU senior guard Justin Ravenel hitting one of his four 3-pointers against B-CU to break FAMU's career 3-pointers made record. Sydne Vigille | The Famuan Saturday night was one of mixed emotions for Florida A&M basketball star Justin Ravenel, as his team suffered a loss to rival Bethune-Cookman University in […]
Muslim Student Association and Office of Student Activities now offering Jummah services
The FAMU Muslim Student Association in collaboration The Office of Student Activities and Efferson Student Union is now offering Islamic Prayer Service on campus for the Spring 2019 semester. Photo Courtesy of the FAMU Muslim Student Association. As voices rang through the air in the Efferson Student Union Multipurpose Room, “Allahu […]