Tuesday, July 22, 2025
It’s impressive what can happen when you experience black culture through the joy of reading. The African-American read in, held Saturday at the county library’s main branch, inspired members of the community to appreciate the significance of black literature and honor African-American authors. Community leaders and participants shared a […]
Here on the campus of Florida A&M University the percentage of students who want to be dentist is quite small compared to the other types of doctors students are aiming to be. For many finding fellow students who share that same career choice can be […]
More than one hundred students and survivors of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting will gather in Tallahassee this week to meet with legislators. Their effort at the Capitol will take place one week after the shooting in Parkland that claimed 17 of their classmates and teachers. The students […]
The group, Moms Demand Action (MDA), is lobbying for new gun control in the aftermath of last week’s horrific school shooting in Parkland near Fort Lauderdale. MDA members gathered at the Capitol on Thursday, one day after 17 students and teachers were gunned down in Parkland. More than 40 […]
Relatives and friends of FAMU student Quinton Langford continue to seek justice after more than a year. Langford was shot and killed on Oct. 22, 2016 during homecoming weekend. Langford and his friend Landsey Ellison were gunned down after a late-night party near campus. Ellison, gravely injured, survived. Langford […]
Netflix released the movie “Step Sisters” on Jan. 19. The movie touches on many topics regarding race, ethnicity, culture, inclusion, knowing yourself and the theme of loyalty and friendship. The movie opens with a black sorority stepping in the courtyard in front of students. The president of the sorority is […]
Florida A&M Lady Rattlers were defeated in their battle against Savannah State University Women’s basketball team 47-65 on Wednesday night at Al Lawson Gymnasium. FAMU shot only 26.7 (16-for-60) percent on the floor, while Savannah State shot 40.7(24-for-59), plus shooting 5 (1-for-20) percent from the 3-point line. Lady Rattler Dy’Manee […]
quot;Its ok to not be ok," quote featured on the Active Minds Twitter account on Jan. 2. Photo credit: Active Minds via Twitter @Active_Minds Although college can be exciting, it can also be overwhelming, leading to different forms of mental health conditions. The nonprofit organization, Active Minds, is dedicated to addressing […]
Photo credit: Angelique Beckford During last night’s senate meeting, several students presented the senate with their concerns regarding bills being passed and student leadership. The Faculty Senate is the highest legislative body within the University, and advises the President on academic matters and other concerns affecting more than one school or […]
Photo credit: Sydne Vigille Florida A&M University has 14 schools, of which, seven are being run by interim deans, and the pressure to fill these interim slots with permanent deans continues to build. At FAMU’s School of Journalism and Graphic Communication, the process to find and hire a major university […]