Future business owners and leaders were recently introduced to the Tallahassee community in a 5×8 booklet, a student business directory formally titled “The Green Pages.” “This is a very innovative idea,” said Scott Chapman, 22 a graduate business administration student from Chicago. “(The) Majority of college students use these services […]
Author: Maya Darasaw
Healthful eatery gives soul, omits the grease
Do you love soul food but know you could do without the grease? Then Soul Vegetarian restaurants might be just what the doctor ordered, literally. Soul Vegetarian, or SoulVeg, is a particularly healthful brand of food that is vegan (no animal products of any kind), kosher (a dietary requirement of […]
Pitbull opens up to The Famuan
Just in time for homecoming, 305’s Cuban rapper Pitbull took time out of his promotional tour to prepare Florida A&M University for the release of his sophomore album, “El Muriel,” scheduled to be released on Halloween. Pitbull, born Armando Perez, titled his second album “El Muriel” in respect to the […]
Deltas and Alphas step hard and win big at step show
The annual Greek Step Show is one of the most highly anticipated activities held during Homecoming Week. This year hundreds of students, Greeks and other visitors filled the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center to witness the organizations representing Florida A&M University’s National Pan-Hellenic Council display their talents in this year’s Greek […]
Hip hop’s elite visit Tallahassee for concert
Ticket holders sprinted to the main arena of the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center when its doors opened Saturday at 7 p.m to get prime-choice seating to witness what many called the best event to hit Tallahassee this year. This year’s homecoming celebration came to a close with “The Last Big […]
‘Silent killer’ a result of high blood pressure
Hypertension, dubbed the “silent killer” by medical professionals, affects the lifestyles of more than 50 million Americans. Hypertension, more commonly known as high blood pressure, has severe consequences. One in every three Americans has high blood pressure, but one-third of these people are unaware because they do not have any […]
Speakers stress giving back during Friday’s convocation
Hundreds of Florida A&M University students and alumni gathered in Gaither Gymnasium to celebrate not only homecoming, but the 100th year anniversary of the royal court Friday at convocation. Phillip B. Agnew, 21, a fourth-year business administration student from Chicago and student body president, dared students and alumni to take […]
Women can try to decrease heart disease risk early
Black women are the number one targets for heart disease, but experts believe that younger women have an earlier opportunity to decrease their risk through healthy eating and routine exercise. Black people in general are at a high risk for heart disease, but for black women the risk is even […]
Inside the Huddle: linebacker Vernon Wilder sparks the defense
It’s hard to compete with the world’s largest marching band during their homecoming performance, but this year’s showcase was highlighted by the aggressive and intense drive of the Florida A&M University defense. Headed by leading tackler, redshirt sophomore Vernon Wilder, the Rattlers’ performance recalled the saying “defense wins games and […]
Homecoming week ends with a victory
Victories for the Florida A&M Rattlers (5-3 overall, 3-2 MEAC) have not always been pretty this year, but they have always been nail-biters. A 24-23 homecoming win over the Morgan State University Bears (4-5 overall, 3-3 MEAC) Saturday stayed true to this formula. The Rattlers treated the 24,190 fans in […]