Rattlers filled Al Lawson Multipurpose Center with laughter for the homecoming comedy show. Rattler homecoming spirit was in the air as Dj Loosekid ramped up the crowd with the latest hits in music. This year’s annual comedy show was hosted by LiL Man. The lineup opened up with Lav Luv, […]
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College of Education Hosts Alumni Reception
Following homecoming convocation, the College of Education hosted its annual alumni reception in the Gore Education Complex Friday. The two-hour event enlightened alumni on the new things happening within the school. Coordinator and keynote speaker Dean Patricia Green-Powell, presented to the alumni a presentation on the growth of the […]
Rattlers Drop Homecoming Game Amid Confusion
Four days after head coach Earl Holmes was fired, the Florida A&M Rattlers (2-7, 2-3 MEAC) lost on homecoming, 12-10 game in a nail-biter at Bragg Memorial Stadium to the Norfolk State University Spartans (4-5, 4-1 MEAC). Interim head coach Corey Fuller reflected with a heavy heart about his friend […]
FAMU ESSENTIAL THEATRE CREATOR DIES
Florida A&M University and the College of Social Science, Arts and Humanities have lost a treasure. Ronald O. Davis, professor emeritus and former director of the Essential Theatre died Sept. 26,, 2014. On Oct. 19,, 2014, the Essential Theatre held a memorial to commemorate the legacy of Davis at […]
FAMU Annual Health & Safety Day
Florida A&M University brought out more than 100 vendors for its Annual Health and Safety Day Fair on Tuesday, at the Hansel Tookes Sr. Recreation Center. The Health and Safety Day Fair is free and open to the public. It provides educational information and health screenings for blood pressure, HIV, […]
FAMU’S Lady Of Hip Hop
Yulita “Lady Scoot” Howard, is a female hip-hop artist who strolls the campus of Florida A&M University seeking a degree in the School of Journalism & Graphic Communication. Lady Scoot is from Tampa and established a passion for hip-hop after hearing 1988 hit, Supersonic by J.J. Fad, an all female […]
Homecoming Convocation Encourages FAMU Support
Florida A&M’s homecoming convocation welcomed students, alumni, faculty and staff to the Jake Gaither Gymnasium. Speaker and alumnus John Michael Lee Jr. encouraged students, faculty, staff and alumni on how to give back to FAMU to promote moving forward. Lee is the vice president for the Office of Access and […]
Flip This House
Recession is over and now Americans are looking for ways to recover. There is no better to do so than to invest your savings into the real estate market. Many gathered, young and old into the crowded conference room to partake in the Than Merrill free house flipping seminar. […]
FAMU Homecoming Concert Loses Money and Artist
Atlanta-based rap group Migos were a no show at the 2014 Florida A&M Homecoming concert. Fans were suprised to find out the group was not in attendance with the other two headline artists, August Alsina and Wiz Khalifa. The concert was brought to FAMU by Nixclusive, formally known as […]
Tallahassee Police and Community Should Work Together for a Better Relationship
The Tallahassee Police Department and its community have not been on the best of terms lately. Harassment, racial profiling and lack of respect has put a strain between TPD and the community. Captured on video, the tasing of a 61-year-old Viola Young by a TPD officer sparked a national uproar […]