The annual tailgate party hosted by the National Alumni Association took place Friday afternoon. Julious Lowe | The Famuan FAMU’s National Alumni Association hosted its annual tailgate party Friday in front of the Al Lawson Center. The event saw Rattler students past and present come out to socialize over food, drinks, […]
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FAMU Law Fraternity hosts event to encourage voting
FAMU law fraternity hosts event to increase voter turnout Photo Courtesy of Royalty Marketing Group and Phi Alpha Delta. Florida A&M University’s Pre-Law chapter of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity had one clear message for students on Oct. 3: go out and vote. In partnership with Royalty Marketing Group for their “Dream […]
Capital City Chamber gives back to FAMU
FAMU President Larry Robinson poses with members of the Capital City Chamber of Commerce before Friday morning's golf tournament. Yayri Hazel | The Famuan The Capital City Chamber of Commerce kicked off FAMU’s homecoming weekend Friday morning when it hosted the annual Homecoming Golf Tournament at Capital City Country Club. The […]
New Burlington coat factory has grand opening for new location
Burlington entrance Destiny Taylor | The Famuan After a short hiatus, Burlington Coat Factory is back in Tallahassee and even better than before. Located at the corner of Apalachee Parkway and Blair Stone Road, the new store occupies around 37, 900 square feet of space. The store had their grand opening […]
Webcast October 5, 2018
Watch News 20 at 5 LIVE on Channel 20 in the North Florida and South Georgia region. Bringing you the latest news LIVE every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Production by School of Journalism and Graphic Communication students. Watch News 20 recap here: https://youtu.be/VgZBiTMkSl0 Friday, October 5, […]
FAMU student’s Black Rolf meme goes viral
Graphic design student Elijah Rutland. In the world of social media, a joke can last for one day or three weeks. On Twitter, one of the latest jokes has been in the form of an animated meme (a humorous image spread rapidly by Internet users), and it still has people […]
FAMU hosts the second annual women’s empowerment summit
Participates join in for African Dancing Kayla Carter | The Famuan All ages of women of color came out to Florida A&M University to celebrate the second annual, Women of Color in Education and Extension Empowerment Summit. The event was held on Sept. 29 at the Al Lawson Center. The event […]
FAMU DRS names high school building after prominent administrator
The FAMU DRS "Matthew H. Estaras" High School Building. Photo submitted by Kendall Harris. The Florida A&M University Developmental Research School recently named its high school building in honor of the school’s legendary administrator, the late Matthew H. Estaras. Matthew Hubert Estaras served as principal, director, and superintendent of FAMU DRS […]
John G. Riley Center and Museum presents Annual Membership Reception
John G. Riley Center and Museum annual membership reception. Princeton Studstill | The Famuan On Thursday, Sept 27, the John G. Riley Center and Museum presented their annual membership reception. The reception occurs once a year as a celebration to the birthday of John G. Riley. The event was held at […]
There’s a bond within the Bond community
The Bond Community on Google Maps. Photo by Matthew Donaldson. The Bond community has deep roots in Tallahassee. It has had a presence in the capital city going back to the 1800s. Originally occupied mostly by black business owners and scholars at its start, it encircles Florida A&M University. It […]