The Rattlers celebrating after defeating Norfolk State 17-0 Sydne Vigille | The FAMUAN Coming off of a 22-21 comeback win on Saturday against the 10th ranked Aggies of North Carolina A&T and their fourth win in a row, the Rattlers are proving that their 4-0 record in Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference […]
Author: Austin Dixon | Staff Reporter
Some students still didn’t have power as classes resumed
The Preserve Student Apartments. Tajae Jones | The FAMUAN Hurricane Michael hit Wednesday, Oct. 10, severely damaging various parts of Florida’s Panhandle. The City of Tallahassee set a goal to restore power to at least 90 percent of its customers by the end of last weekend. However, some FAMU students […]
‘Champ T’ tackles cancer, again
Towanda Davis is the founder of the Cancer Knockout Foundation. Photo courtesy of Towanda Davis. When you hear the word cancer, what comes to mind? Do you think of the people who have left you behind? How big of a fight someone must go through to overcome it? Or that it would […]
Students turned away from Rec Center shelter during hurricane
The Hansel E. Tookes, Sr. Student Recreation Center on Florida A&M University's campus. Photo submitted by Alyssa King. Hurricane Michael caused many to leave their homes and find shelter elsewhere. While some students evacuated Tallahassee, others stayed hoping to find safety on campus. Early Wednesday morning on Oct. 10, the […]
Was It worth staying put during the storm?
When you think of a hurricane, what comes to mind first? Well, one thing that was heavy on students’ minds as Hurricane Michael approached last week was evacuation. But some were not that lucky to just get up and go. As the Category 4 storm made its presence known in […]
Sociology student shares her inspiring story
Zanae Williams, the founder of A&N Holistic Chanetris Chance | The Famaun Zanae Williams is a go-getter. While most people may give up after defeat, she did not let her obstacles define her. Williams, 23, is a sociology major at Florida A&M with only one-year left until she completes the program. […]
FAMU students shouldn’t feel slighted by new ‘FSU Target’
Billboard on advertising the new FSU Target. Chanetris Chance | The Famuan Many are excited about the new Target that opened on West Tennessee Street this summer. The store is a part of Target’s plan to build small-format stores in neighborhoods and college-populated areas. On billboards around town, the company promotes […]
BSU at FSU celebrates new home
The Black Student Union at FSU has an impressive new home. Kalen L. Johnson | The Famaun The atmosphere at 921 West Jefferson St. was similar to a family reunion Friday as Florida State University held the official ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Black Student Union. Students and alumni gathered […]
Introducing DJ TwanDaGuy
Antoine Mercidieu is better known as DJ Twan Da Guy. Photo courtesy DBDL Photography Students at Florida State University (FSU) will say that DJ TwanDaGuy is the people’s choice. Since 2014, the FSU alumnus, whose real name is Antoine Mercidieu, has made a name for himself by creating the perfect […]
Pumpkins in spotlight at sorority event
Kappa Delta Chi Pumpkin Painting Social Jasmine Williams | The Famaun The Latina-founded sorority Kappa Delta Chi hosted a pumpkin painting social Thursday as a way to recruit new members. It took place at the Dunlap Student Success Center on Florida State’s campus, and anyone interested in becoming a member of […]