The FAMU police department held its first Campus Safety Walk on Wednesday. “The annual Campus Safety Walk is basically an assessment of our campus to ensure that we have the accurate lighting and protection here on campus,” said FAMU PD Officer Erica Herring, who facilitated the event. Around 50 attendees […]
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Plans for FAMU Way construction finalized
Treading on the roadways of Tallahassee is headed toward a drastic change with the new additions to FAMU Way. According to Carrie Poole, a representative of the Department of Communications for the city of Tallahassee, the design of the FAMU Way road expansion plan has been finalized and bids for construction are currently […]
Lady Rattlers spiked at MEAC tournament
After going undefeated in conference play all season, the Lady Rattlers volleyball team lost against Coppin State University 3-2 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference semifinal round. The conference tournament began Friday in Baltimore and ended Sunday. The tournament hosted a series of matches between eight teams. Florida A&M won the […]
Rattler baseball has new coach at bat
Jamey Shouppe was named head coach for the 2013-14 season in July after former head coach Willie Brown was fired following sexual harassment allegations in January. Shouppe played baseball at Florida State (1981-82). In 1982 he was drafted in the eighth round to the Houston Astros. He played in the […]
Tally Show gallery
View a gallery of the Tally Show, an event that showcased local artists Monday. The show featured singers, musicians, rappers, poets and comedians.
International students in U.S. increase, study abroad numbers reach record high
International students at institutions of higher education in the United States increased by 7.2 percent to a record number in the 2012-13 academic year, according to an international exchange report. The report, supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs, also showed that the […]
FAMU Connection to perform in Orlando
The FAMU Connection will perform at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando for the university’s scholarship and recruitment fair Friday. Scholarships will be awarded to eligible high school students in an effort to recruit some of the best and brightest. Admissions officials will be on site to work with interested […]
Metz to introduce new restaurants
Metz Culinary Management will begin servicing Florida A&M students under a five-year contract starting Jan. 2. When the Sodexo contract ends in December, Magic Johnson Sub Connection, WOW Café & Wingery, and Jazzman’s Café will no longer remain on campus. However, Tropical Smoothie and Pizza Hut will remain. Although plans are still being made, Starbucks, Wingstop and Chik-fil-A may replace Sodexo’s dining venues. […]
Experts: If training is not done in moderation, muscles will break down
Many people feel that exercising is important. However, compulsive exercising may lead to health risks. Experts have said compulsive exercise can impact growth development in today’s youth, if abused. Some of the long-term risks include tainted muscle development, arthritis and joint damage throughout the body. George “Chip” Heimbach, assistant director […]
Basketball teams seek to rebound seasons
The Florida A&M basketball teams are looking to build on the momentum they garnered during the offseason. Women’s head coach LeDawn Gibson is very optimistic about the beginning of the season. “I have a very good outlook for the season,” Gibson said. “We recruited talented players who can fit our […]