The 48th student senate votes on senator. Photo submitted by Princeton Studstill The 48th student senate held its weekly meeting on Monday in the Senate Chambers. During the meeting there was a motion to confirm five new student senators: Natalie Antenor, Israel Chipman, David Liburd Jr, Dominique Alexis and Noah […]
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How A Rattler Rewrote His Future
FAMU alumnus, Dante Bank's new book titled "All It Takes Is All You Got" gives readers an insight on his journey as an undergraduate student. Photo Submitted by Dante Banks. Florida A&M University Alumnus, Dante Banks rewrites his future as a publishing author and entrepreneur. Since graduating in 2016, the […]
Dual enrolled students adjust to college life
Students at Florida A&M University Developmental Research School adjust to college life. Photo Courtesy of FAMU DRS. Dual enrolled students are held to the same standards as a full-time college student. They are required to balance a part-time college class load, high school classes, as well as other high school […]
Hurricane Michael taking its toll outside of Leon County
Goodwin's Jackson County home damaged and covered with trees due to Hurricane Michael. Photo Submitted by Patrick Goodwin. With Hurricane Michael having swept through the Florida Panhandle three weeks ago, Leon County is back up and running. The question that isn’t being asked is, “What about surrounding counties?” Gadsden and […]
CBS Sports ranks FAMU last in preseason poll
FAMU coach Robert McCollum on the sideline coaching during a game against North Carolina A&T in Spring 2018. Sydne Vigille | The FAMUAN Matt Norlander for CBS Sports did his annual college preseason ranking of all 353 NCAA men’s basketball teams, and at the very bottom of his list was […]
CNN’s Lisa Ling delivers ‘call to action’ speech
Keynote Speaker Lisa Ling speaking at the United Way of the Big Bend’s 2nd Annual Women’s Leadership Breakfast. Photo submitted by Portia Akins. CNN executive producer and host of “This is Life, Lisa Ling” was the keynote speaker for the United Way of the Big Bend’s 2nd Annual Women’s Leadership […]
FAMU student diagnosed with breast cancer at 22
An architecture major, Jessica Florence was diagnosed with breast cancer two years ago. Photo Submitted by Jessica Florence. “To appreciate sun, you gotta know what rain is.” – J. Cole Jessica Florence found out what rain was when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016 at age 22. […]
Veteran of Leon County Schools vies for seat on board
Ricky Bell is a veteran coach and administrator in Leon County Schools. Photo Courtesy of Ricky Bell. Richard Bell, born and raised in Tallahassee, is running for the Leon County Schools’ District 1 seat. Bell was the first to enter the race. “I knew what I wanted to do […]
Engineering college targets under-represented minorities
Students get invaluable experience at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. Photo courtesy of FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering is highly focused on educating the faces of the future, providing unwavering support, reliable resources and quality professors to students. One of the top HBCU’s in the country […]
Willie Simmons keeping his players focused
Willie Simmons recaps win against Morgan State, previews Howard University Avery Jacobs | The FAMUAN Florida A&M head coach Willie Simmons congratulated the defense in the opening remarks of his weekly press conference for having a ‘lights-out’ performance against the Morgan State Bears on Saturday. The Rattlers defense showed up […]