The Music & Entertainment Industry Student Association hosted an event that offered music industry tips and knowledge Thursday. Amir Windom, a record executive and Florida A&M alumnus, said he uses this motto to obtain his success: “Be more than successful, be significant.” Senior engineering student Casey Nelson from Savannah, Ga., […]
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Alpha organizations stomp competition at The NPHC Greek Step Show
The Greek organizations showed up and showed out at the National Pan-Hellenic Council Greek Step Show on Thursday, putting on quite a show for the audience. The organizations that performed and competed in the step show were Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Alpha Phi Alpha […]
Alumni flock to Homecoming Block Party
Florida A&M alumni return each year to unite with old and new Rattlers for homecoming. Hundreds of FAMU students and alumni went to the homecoming block party Friday on Wahnish Way. The whole block was covered in orange and green and the aroma of delicious foods lingered. This year’s homecoming […]
FAMU honors original law school graduates at banquet
Florida A&M honored the original law graduates at the Inaugural Distinguished Alumni Banquet Thursday evening. Members from the graduating classes of 1954 through 1968 were reunited at the banquet. President of the FAMU National Alumni Association Tommy Mitchell said honoring FAMU graduates and distinguished individuals shows what the university is […]
Rattlers lose homecoming, remain winless at home
The Rattlers' first offensive play was a microcosm of the game. A failed flea flicker attempt that saw a touchdown pass sail through the grasp of a receiver is how Florida A&M's homecoming game went: The Rattlers (2-5, 1-2 MEAC) let the game slip through their hands early in a […]
Art department displays New exhibit from FAMU alumnus
Art department displays New exhibit from FAMU alumnusEsi YamoahCorrespondentThe Florida A&M Art Department hosted its annual art exhibit, Wednesday, showcasing the work of alumni and former faculty members. This year, Kenneth Reshard, a 1998 FAMU alumnus, was chosen to display his sculptures, mix media, collages and paintings. The exhibit is […]
Comedy festival to feature Tony Rock and more
Comedian Tony Rock will be a featured performer at the annual comedy festival tonight in the Donald Tucker Civic Center at Florida State University. Rock said he knew he had to get involved, especially during Florida A&M’s homecoming week. “FAMU is historical, and it’s homecoming,” he said. “If I want […]
SBI and Cintas announce partnership, award suit scholarships
Florida A&M’s School of Business and Industry announced its partnership with Cintas on Wednesday to provide students with professional and environmentally friendly suits. Phillip Holloman, president and COO of Cintas, and SBI Dean Shawnta Friday-Stroud announced that the new partnership would provide stipends for students to have access to eco-friendly […]
Students find out the ‘Taste of a Rattler’ on the Set
The homecoming event that used to be a Student Government Association-sponsored BBQ was transformed to “Taste of a Rattler.” The trees were draped in orange and green paper, and orange and green balloons swayed to the sounds of a mix by DJ Loosekid. Food trucks were parked from end to […]
Fashion show features styles from around the world
As models walked onto the stage in the Al Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center, the audience knew this year’s fashion and hair show would be different. “This year’s homecoming theme is ‘United We Strike,’” said Lamont Howard, chairman of the fashion and hair show. “We wanted to exemplify unity, at the […]