Voting booths set up at the Leon County Supervisor of Elections Office. Ila Wilborn | The Famuan It was around 10 p.m. on Election Day in 2016 and I was sitting on my bed watching election numbers pour in. My room was quiet. My mind was at ease and in […]
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STAFF EDITORIAL: Even if we didn’t win at all, Rattlers still ran a good race
What does this mid-term election mean for Florida A&M? To the young black girl who wants tomake a meaningful difference in the worldaround her – you can. To the young black boy who thinks basketball or hip-hop is his only avenue – It’s not. This mid-term election is […]
College students show support by coming out, voting early
Sydne Vigille | The Famuan Students roaming campus Election Day, Tuesday. College students in Tallahassee showed their support by participating in early voting and registering for the mid-term elections from Oct. 22 to Nov. 4. Students from Florida A&M University, Florida State University and Tallahassee Community College generated a […]
Florida’s future under Governor-elect DeSantis
Highlighted issues in Florida. Artimese Bryant | The FAMUAN Now with Ron DeSantis and Jeanette Nunez have been declared as Florida’s new Governor and Lieutenant Governor, what will become of Florida in the near future under their leadership? One of the many promises DeSantis made during his campaign was to […]
John Dailey declared winner in Tallahassee’s Mayoral Election
Courtesy of John Dailey’s Official Campaign Website John Dailey is joined by his mother. John Dailey, who has served as a three-term Leon County Commissioner has come out victorious with 51.66 percent of the votes ahead of his opponent in the Tallahassee mayoral race. Dustin Daniels, Dailey’s opponent […]
Stacey Abrams’ historic run for Georgia governor
Abrams is joined by OWN founder, Oprah Winfrey. Photo submitted by Itoro Umontuen / The Atlanta Voice It was not a complete loss for Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Stacey Abrams who, as of The FAMUAN press time, was losing by more than 200,000 votes to Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Brian Kemp. Instead, Abrams still […]
Ron DeSantis: Florida’s next governor
Photo submitted by Elijah Rutland Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Andrew Gillum conceded Florida’s race for governor at 11 p.m. Tuesday. As a result, Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Ron DeSantis has un-officially won the race to become Florida’s next governor. DeSantis led the state with 4.02 million votes (50 percent of the votes) while Gillum […]
Gillum watch party at FAMU draws crowd
Hundreds gathered near Lee Hall for Watch Party. Photo submitted by Alyssa King People of all races and ages gathered on Florida A&M University’s quad Tuesday evening for the watch party for Andrew Gillum. The rain and wind couldn’t defeat the crowd as the energy soared with positivity and hope […]
Students vs. the voting booths
Polling places stayed busy Tuesday in Leon County. Photo submitted by Jasmina Lahens It is election time and Americans all over the country were at the polls casting their votes on Tuesday. Young adults and students are involved in politics more than ever before and we can probably thank social […]
Diddy and friends rattle the crowd
Sean "Diddy" Combs performing at the "Bring it Home" rally, Monday. Brandon Adlam | The Famuan Generations of Rattlers gathered in the Lawson Center Monday night to celebrate the making of history. Headlined by Sean “Diddy” Combs, Democratic candidate for governor and Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum concluded his “Bring […]