On January 9th, the world watched as the Florida A&M University community made a choice that simultaneously honors a history of excellence and embraces a bold vision for its future. After a search that attracted nearly 50 talented individuals, the Board of Trustees selected Dr. Elmira Mangum to serve as […]
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MLK Convocation speaker delivers message of hope
A former U.S. congressman delivered a message of hope, service and commitment as the keynote speaker at Wednesday’s Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation. “I didn’t come today to speak to the student body,” said Kendrick Meek, a 1989 graduate of Florida A&M who serves on the FAMU Foundation Board of […]
Gov. Scott appoints first Hispanic lieutenant governor
Gov. Rick Scott appointed Florida’s first Hispanic lieutenant governor on Tuesday. Carlos Lopez-Cantera, a Miami-Dade property appraiser, will assume the position on Feb. 3. Prior to this position, he served in the Florida House of Representatives for eight years. He was also was the House majority leader from 2010 to […]
Ringling Bros. declare war on boredom
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey have declared war on boredom, enlisting the help of the “superheroes” to entertain Tallahassee residents in the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center this week. The show, called “Super Circus Heroes,” will feature high-flying acrobatics, motorcycle stunts and animal performances from elephants, horses and […]
African-American men, value yourselves
While having a conversation with a few classmates about sexual activity, I expressed to them that I only desired to be with one man. One guy responded, saying that I put my vagina on a pedestal. The look of confusion was evident on my face because I couldn’t understand why […]
Bowling team places eighth at Seminole Classic
Wins were hard to come by for the Lady Rattlers bowling team. Florida A&M placed eight after individual matches in the Seminole Classic this weekend at Capital Lanes Bowling Alley with a team score of 5,078. Sophomore Carrie Hopkinson led the team with a total score of 1123 and placed […]
Lady Rattlers claw toward comeback
Despite 11 ties and eight lead changes, the Lady Rattlers clawed out a 55-51 win over the North Carolina A&T Lady Aggies on Monday. Florida A&M head coach LeDawn Gibson was impressed with her team’s ability to take a late lead after losing early momentum against NC A&T. “They played […]
Rattlers defeat Aggies, extend home win streak
The Snake Pit, also known as the Al Lawson Center, was rocking Monday night after Florida A&M took down the North Carolina A&T Aggies, 76-66. The team remains undefeated at home this season. A trio of players led the Rattlers (6-11, 2-2 MEAC), as Jamie Adams, Reggie Lewis and Jomari […]
Hudson: Female dormitories to close
The vice president of student affairs informed students of plans to close some residential halls in order to determine what’s next for student living on campus at Monday evening’s senate meeting. According to William Hudson, an evaluation of facilities on campus showed that some dorms would either require service repairs […]
Rattlers clench narrow victory against NCCU Eagles
The men’s basketball teamslithered by the North Carolina Central University Eagles,63-60.The win is the Rattlers’ fourth consecutive at home. Florida A&M head coach Clemon Johnson was pleased to see his team play with passion at home. “This is what’s going to get the fans in,” Johnson said. “They now believe […]