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idiUm: An Urban Twist

Photo by Ebony Gibbs The opening reception for idiUm, an exhibition of vibrant colors with a combination of detailed figures, was displayed in the Foster-Tanner Fine Arts Gallery, April 22, 2016. idiUm, a visual collection created by graduating senior, Eneicia Nina-Bentiz from Miami Fla., took a modern spin on contemporary […]

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The Second Annual Hill Awards

The brothers of the Alpha Eta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated is hosted an award ceremony Sunday, to honor various organizations on campus, The Hill Awards in the Gaither Gymnasium. This award show is primarily based on people’s choice as students here on Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s […]

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10-20-Life Florida Law is long gone

Florida residents can say goodbye to its 10-20-Life law. In January Governor Rick Scott signed Senate Bill 228, which introduces a new mandatory minimum sentences to criminal acts involving firearms. SB 228 was initially filed Sept. 3 and introduced by Sen. Aaron Bean and Sen. Rob Bradley. The new law […]

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FAMU Volunteers take on Slide The City

A 1000-foot waterslide was the talk of the town last Saturday. The most slippery event of the summer known as Slide The City came to Tallahassee to make a splash. Thousands of students, families and friends came out to see the slide that stretched from Duval Street to Macomb Street, […]

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FAMU Deemed a Top 5 University

Essence and Money magazines merged together to create a list that would best help African-American students select a university that would best suit their needs. The magazines based their decision off of representation, affordability and post-grad earnings naming Florida A&M University as the Top 5 University in the nation. FAMU […]

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Sister, Sister

Born 11 minutes apart identical twins Arianna Brie and Brianna Arie Smith, are the first to graduate in their family. They entered Florida A&M University in different semesters but will leave the ‘Hill’ together on Saturday. Arianna, a cardiopulmonary science student, said after touring FAMU she knew it was the […]

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Housing battle, Hudson clears the air

The developing issue between upperclassmen and housing is finally put to rest. Although some questions still remain unanswered, Florida A&M University housing will be available to all students for the Fall 2016-2017 school year until full capacity is reached. Over the past few months’ there has been speculation about upperclassman […]

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New Leaders to Move FAMU Forward

Justin Bruno and Devin Harrison filed an injunction against Florida A&M University in regards to the recent fiasco over the results from this spring’s election.  The case has not yet been resolved, therefore, Jaylen Smith, newly elected Senate President, will serve as SGA Interim President, and newly elected Pro-temp Brandon […]