The Emerging Poets Series took place Friday night at Perry-Paige auditorium. Photo submitted by Cory Cannon FAMU’s English guild brought the Emerging Poets Series to Perry-Paige auditorium Friday. The 6th annual poetry series was hosted by English ProfessorKristine Snodgrass, and it featured Mahogany L. Browne and Joaquin Zihuatanejo. Dozens of people gathered and took their seats as the […]
Author: Cory Cannon | Staff Reporter
City building new sidewalk near FAMU
The construction site on Palmetto St. Destanie Morman | The Famuan The City of Tallahassee recently began construction on a new sidewalk on Palmetto Street between South Adams Street and South Boulevard Street near Florida A&M University’s campus. As stated in a press release issued by the city, the sidewalk will […]
Rapper Su Gutta calls Tallahassee home
Su Gutta recording to Kick Back Studio. Photo submitted by Shine City. Roylee Glanton is a local up and coming rapper. He prefers to be called by his rap name, “Su Gutta.” Glanton is from Dundee and he moved to Tallahassee in 2013. Glanton has had a passion for music since […]
MEAC round-up 9/17-9/23
Your weekly news from around the MEAC! Photo Courtesy of MEACsports.com This week the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference covered all the bases for an exciting and eventful week of college sports. From the track to the hardwood, it seemed every possible sport had a highlight. Usually when you think of the hardwood, basketball […]
Overlooked sports continue to succeed
Rattler fans supporting the softball team in a game against South Carolina State last spring. Sydne Vigille | The FAMUAN When students think of sports at an HBCU, it seems that what comes to mind is an elite club rather than a cohesive community. For some reason, HBCU sports culture […]
Millennials: New lovers of astrology?
Millennials now have access to their horoscope thanks to modern technology Elijah Rutland | The FAMUAN Leo? Virgo? Scorpio? Nowadays, it seems as if one can not enter a conversation without being interrogated for their zodiac sign. Many proudly rep their zodiac signs and start their day off with a […]
FAMU grad student shaking up the beauty industry
Chanelle Glover has one degree from FAMU and is working on a second. Photo submitted by Chanelle Glover. Running a business and balancing schoolwork can be a daunting task. However, FAMU alumna and master of business administration candidate Chanelle Glover meets the challenge head on. Founded in 2017, Tallahassee-based Centric […]
Two FAMU grads battle for one school board seat
(Left) "Incumbent Maggie Lewis-Butler." (Right) "Community leader Darryl Jones." Photos submitted by Jones and Butler. Two Rattlers are going head-to-head for the Leon County School Board District 3 seat. Voters will decide between veteran school board member Maggie Lewis-Butler and challenger Darryl Jones come November. Jones, a community organizer and a deputy […]
Exploring the budget of “The Experience”
Photo Courtesy of FAMU News. Gucci Mane, City Girls, and Kodak Black are some of the headliners for this year’s homecoming festivities. One may wonder how Florida A&M University is able to afford such popular performers. With big acts come big budgets and this year was no exception. This is […]
Parking woes mount as more lots are closed
FAMU students are wary of being ticketed after they can't find a legal place to park. Jermaine Kershner | The Famuan If you asked the question, how is parking at Florida A&M University, you may get an answer filled with frustration. As the new fall semester starts and students, professors, staff […]