Califonria Senator Kamala Harris has introduced legislation that would provide HBCUs with much-needed money for facilities. Photo Courtesy of ktla.com California Senator Kamala Harris is reaching for the stars during her pursuit of becoming the first female president. Just last week Harris made major progress when it comes to the advancement […]
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Axelrad passionate about climate change
Donald Axelrad is a professor in FAMU's College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. Photo Courtesy of famu.edu As a young boy growing up, Donald Axelrad always had an interest in science. His curiosity soon blossomed into a desire to learn more about the world and the environment. It didn’t just stop […]
Female power on display
The guest as they prepare and wait for the panelists socialize amongst each other. Photo Submitted by Christopher Miller. If we don’t already know that women are doing great things every day, that message was reaffirmed on Wednesday when the Gamma Alpha chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, in partnership […]
Campaign week is underway
Campaign week is in full swing on FAMU's campus. Photo Submitted by D'Shai Wilkerson. Wednesday marked the first day of spring elections at Florida A&M University. Students are vying for positions such as student body president and vice-president, Mister and Miss FAMU, king and queen of Orange and Green, junior […]
‘The Real’ goes live at Lee Hall
Students gather for the live taping of "The Real." Photo courtesy of the @famu_1887 instagram page. Students and faculty filled the seats of FAMU's Lee Hall Wednesday morning for the filming of “The Real” daytime talk show. The show has been doing a tour of Historically Black Colleges and Universities […]
Bill to redefine “harm” in relation to child abuse
Legislatures are looking to redefine the term “harm” in relations to child protection policies. Currently, the definition broadly states “to a child’s health or welfare; can occur when any person sets out to harm a child resulting in injury or death,” according to the senate bill 128 (SB128). At the tail end of […]
Local gun club promotes education, safety
Club president Larry Simmons, taking a club member through the club's firearms training class using an empty BB pistol. Photo Submitted by Julious Lowe. At the Talon Gun Range in nearby Midway, the Florida Capital City Gun Club (FCCGC) is involved in its weekly meeting and fellowship. A chapter of […]
Female wrestlers making statement at FAMU
FAMU Wrestling Logo. Photo Courtesy of FAMU Wrestling Instagram page. When most people think of wrestling, watching a female wrestler isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. However, believe it or not, female wrestling is now one of the fastest growing sports in high school. Back in 2000 Florida […]
Rattlers fall to Bears despite great defense
First baseman Brad Hession warming up the infield Photo Submitted by Sterling Bright At Moore-Kittles Field, the Florida A&M Rattlers and the Mercer Bears battled it out until the bottom of the 9th in a roller coaster of a game. In the end, the Rattlers were unable to pick up […]
Seafood galore at Crystal River
Sam's Crystal River Seafood specializes in, yes, seafood. Photo Submitted by Kha'Mari Mitchell. Sizzling, golden-fried pollock and shrimp rest next to a baked potato while two jumbo crab cakes and their secret sauce sit on the edge of the plate. This entree can be found on the lunch menu with many […]