Knott House Museum and Tallahassee’s Film Society presented movie buffs and Halloween enthusiasts to a spooky screening of Robert Louis Stevenson’s’ Dr.Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Before the viewing began film critic and Internet reviewer Eric “ERod” Rodriguez gave a brief history on the film and touched on the cinematography and […]
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Rattler 5K Run Strides for Breast Cancer Awareness
D.A. Robin; 10/25/2014@ FAMU Park Jamie Hamilton celebrates after finishing Florida A&M's Rattler 5K Run. As the sweat drips down his face, Jamie Hamilton’s arms spring up as he crossed the pink and white finish line. Hamilton smelt the taste of victory as he finished the first Rattler Run walk […]
Haitian Culture Club Brings Healthy Start to Women’s Weekend
The Haitian Culture club begins its Women’s Health and Appreciation Weekend by hosting a dance fitness class Friday, Oct. 24, at Studio D. All through the weekend the organization has planned events centered on the health and appreciation of women. Clubs and organizations on campus have put an extreme focus […]
Capoeira Offers Students a Social Mix to Dance and Defense
Dance parties are a source of entertainment and socializing. However, many students at Florida A&M University are learning a different sort of dance that has its roots grounded in needs that are more primal—self defense. Capoeira is a martial art form. It provides a rich history, diversity and culture. It […]
College of Education to Host Alumni Reception
The esteemed College of Education will hold an alumni reception on Oct. 31 in the Gore Education Complex immediately following the homecoming convocation. Spearheaded by class of ’73 alumni and dean of the College of Education Patricia Green-Powell, the event is being held to give alumni the chance to see […]
Honors Extravaganza Underway
Florida A&M University’s University Honors House will host its first ever Fall 2014 Extravaganza Nov. 12 and 13 in the Blue Cross Blue Shield Auditorium. Honors students, as well as the general campus community, will be able to participate in a variety of events including a Brain Bowl Competition, Oratorical […]
Diaspora Dialogues Brings Cuban Healthcare Diplomacy to Light
In a white, mini-theatre adorned with paintings memorializing African American post-slavery plantation life Assistant Professor of Political Science Kwasi Densu and 15 students and faculty members gathered to discuss medical education in Cuba. The discussion was located in the Black Archives Museum entitled “Diaspora Dialogues.” Diaspora Dialogues is open to […]
Gem of the Ocean premieres at FAMU
Many viewers were on hand Wednesday night at the Charles Winter Wood Theatre to witness the premiere of the August Wilson's showcase Gem of The Ocean. The play is the first of Wilson's 10 play century long cycle called "The Pittsburgh Cycle" that gives insight on the African American presence […]
Clinton to Rally for Graham at FAMU
Courtesy of Gwen Graham for Congress Campaign With early voting underway, Gwen Graham for Congress Campaign brings ‘star power’ to Tallahassee, Fla. Former President Bill Clinton will support Graham at this Sunday’s Get Out the Vote Rally at Florida A&M University’s Quad. The event hopes to promote and encourage attendees to […]
FAMU Unidos and Sigma Lambda Gamma Break the Stereotypes
Stereotypes play a role in the lives of many college students, especially students on the campus of a Historically Black College or University. October 22, 2014, Sigma Lambda Gamma and FAMU UNIDOS (Uniting Nations to Inspire Diverse Opportunities in Society) held an event, “Breaking Stereotypes,”to educate and discuss college students […]