Photo: Screenshot of artist reveal at FAMU. Photo Credits: Tatyanna McCray Who will it be?    Homecoming for every college is a time for major celebration, social interactions and mingling. Here at Florida A&M University, although October 3 is the University’s official birthday, we celebrate all month long in true ratter fashion. Last week, the announcement […]

Photo: Illustrations courtesy Amiya Abner Buried beneath the confoundment of COVID-19, it is expected that “homebodies”-cue the notorious Lil Durk anthem- would be thriving and indulging during this time of social distancing. As extraverts express their aversion to being shuttered indoors, the world centers its attention on introverts, questioning if the onset of stay-at-home orders […]

Photo: Depiction of the automation of AI versus original human thought || Photo Courtesy: Clickable Agency In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the integration of Artificial Intelligence has become pervasive, impacting various facets of society from learning tools to graphic design.  AI has ebbed its way into art and culture, first as a playful toy […]

Photo: Steven Pierre for FAMU’s Finest 2024. Photo courtesy of Elijah. Raised in the heart of Immokalee, Florida, Steven Pierre transformed the ordinary into something extraordinary with his vivid imagination. He saw the world through a lens of possibilities, turning his small, quiet hometown into a vast playground. Whether it was conjuring up snake encounters […]

Photo: The Florida A&M Royal Court for the 2023-2024 academic school year. Supplied Photo The long-standing legacy of encouraging student involvement and participation in the democratic process is something Florida A&M University takes great pride in.  FAMU’s election season for the Student Government Association is a vibrant and exciting time. The campus comes alive with […]

Photo: Photo Courtesy: via Instagram @KeyannaMcfann As Cupid prepares his arrows and love fills the air, there’s a special energy buzzing across the campus of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU). Amidst the flurry of classes and campus life, students and organizations are coming together to celebrate Valentine’s Day in a unique way – by […]

Photo: Aiyana Ishmael, Ariyon Dailey and Mia Uzzell. Illustration courtesy Journey Art Department | Briana Yewell Practically living through our computer screens and educating ourselves through Zoom meetings, the increasing demand for consuming digital media has created an influx of unpaid internship opportunities in the journalism world. Internships play a pivotal role in the futures […]

Photo: This map from Gun Violence Archives, shows the number of gun violence deaths within the United States in 2022. 5,585 is the total number of gun violence deaths of all causes in the U.S. Florida has the 27th highest rate of gun deaths in the United States. In just the first 31 days of […]

Campaign season for the students at Florida A&M University has come to a close and the future leaders of the student body class are ready to strike their way to the top. Late nights and early mornings are what all the candidates for the 2019-20 scholarly school year endured. Kyra Freeman, a third year student […]

Photo: The current members of the Diamonds of Florida A&M University || photo courtesy: Arionne Holden There is a rich culture associated with HBCU majorettes and dancers that was once lost on Florida A&M University’s campus. With the Diamonds of FAMU, the return of an organization of 10 active, talented women and performers, an essence […]

Photo: Angela Suggs, Florida Sports Foundation President and CEO, to become FAMU’s Vice President and Director of Athletics. Photo courtesy: Mike Ewen/Tallahassee Democrat Florida A&M University (FAMU) has appointed Angela Suggs as the new Vice President and Director of Athletics, beginning an exciting chapter for the university’s athletic department. Suggs, a proud FAMU alumna, has […]

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Photo: courtesy of @famuhousing1887, INSYNC celebrating their third consecutive housing step show win. On October 28 at 7 PM, the Florida A&M University Homecoming Housing Step Show took place, drawing an enthusiastic crowd to the Will Packer Amphitheater. Hosted by Justice L. Johnson and Miles Howard, with music provided by DJLoosekid, the venue buzzed with […]

Photo: Student Leaders at the “So You Think You Can Lead” panel event || Photo Courtesy: Jasmine Daniel’s Instagram (@jas.danielss) Student leaders, like those on Florida A&M University’s campus, are sometimes seen as those with a heightened nature on campus. Student leadership comes in all forms. You have your senate chair, class presidents, and organization […]