Some Florida A&M students, faculty and alumni are protesting the the 2009 Homecoming Concert lineup. The concerned supporters known as the FAMU’s People Coalition said the concert’s current roster is in clear violation of the university mission statement. “These artists slated to appear are not a representation of our commitment […]
Author: Jessica Fleming
Senator Lawson helps FAMU family
Recently, the days have been extremely active for Florida A&M alumus Al Lawson Jr. The 61-year-old Florida senator is serving his last term in the Florida Senate. But more importantly, Lawson is gearing up for a bid at Congress, challenging incumbent Allen Boyd. Lawson declared his candidacy in June of […]
Downtown revitalization boosts economy and look
With the new hotels, restaurants and condominiums opening there is a certain buzz about downtown Tallahassee. Allen Thompson, administrative assistant to the executive director of the Tallahassee Downtown Improvement Authority, Al Pasini, says the downtown area is becoming a convenience to all Tallahassee citizens. “Downtown is for everyone because it […]
Rapper will not appear at school concert
Concert performers are like buses: miss one; in the next 15 minutes there is one on deck to perform. Southern rapper and CEO of So Icy Entertainment, Radric “Gucci Mane” Davis, will not be headlining this year’s annual homecoming concert. Instead, he will be replaced by rapper Plies. With club […]
Active Minds organization tenacious about funding upcoming trip
Eric Wright, vice-president of the FAMU chapter of Active Minds, spoke to the 39th Student Senate Monday about being denied funds to send three students to the national conference next month. Active Minds has been an active organization for six months, which makes it ineligible for allocation funds. “I feel […]
H1N1 vaccine arrives in Leon County clinics
#8220;Over 200 FAMU students on and off campus have been affected by the H1N1 virus,” said Tanya Tatum, director of Student Health Services.The H1N1 Swine Flu vaccine was delivered to local health clinics and the Leon County Health Department Friday. Local health officials and volunteers started administrating the vaccine for […]
Victim in apartment shooting still hospitalized
Days after being rushed to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, officials said a man is still in critical condition after being shot in his vehicle Wednesday at the Harbin Terrace apartment complex. The shooting occurred in the parking lot of the 1701 West Pensacola Street apartment complex, near from Doak Campbell Stadium […]
TLT latest show not for weak-hearted
Provocative is definitely the word when it comes to the Tallahassee Little Theatre production of “Bug.” After jumpstarting its 60th season with a crowd pleasing musical, TLT has now transformed its intimate coffee house into a suitable arena for a tale of psychological proportions. Written by playwright Tracy Letts, “Bug” […]
Famuan news coverage too similar to tabloids and blogs
In the October 7 issue of The Famuan, the news section ran a story titled “Three arrested in credit card fraud scheme.” In the story, the writer reveals the names of several people that were involved in a credit card scandal. The mug shots plastered next to the story may […]
Senior tennis player recalls success
The Florida A&M men’s tennis team had an explosive start this season and fittingly so as David Jackson intends to go out with a bang. Jackson, 22, a senior economics major from Indianapolis, Ind., will play his final season with the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Championship in his sights. Although near […]