Students listen during a seminar on HIV/AIDS awareness. Photo submitted by Jair Wright The Alpha Xi chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi hosted an HIV/AIDS seminar at the Senate Chambers in the Student Union on Thursday. They discussed the importance of dialogue and information in HIV/AIDS prevention and care. The seminar […]
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Young Alumni Giving continues to help FAMU students
Photo submitted by De'Bria Payne Florida A&M University’s Young Alumni Giving (YAG), will be having its 12th annual scholarship brunch on Oct. 5. The brunch will be held from noon to 3 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom. The money donated to YAG is given to current FAMU students who apply for […]
The Leon County School Board states Every Voice Should be Heard
Leon County Schools Council Kayla Carter | The Famuan TALLAHASSEE – Faculty, staff and students of all Leon County Schools attended Tuesday night’s school board meeting to voice their concerns and give updates on all school’s progress. There are five school board members, an attorney and superintendent that meet every two […]
The love you give to yourself
Self-love is something that most people struggle with every day. To me, self-love is assuredness and confidence in one’s self. With the current societal norms, showing you the “right” way to be, a lot of people feel that they don’t meet the requirements. According to www.goodtherapy.org, “self-love is considered to […]
FAMU football captain a graduate student who sets the standard
Terry Jefferson on the cover of Strike magazine. Photo credit: Florida A&M University Humble spirited, authentic and diligent describes Florida A&M University’s football team captain, Terry Jefferson. Not only does he push his teammates to become better, but also he leads by example. In Spring 2018, Jefferson received his Bachelor’s […]
Confirmation week in the Senate Chambers
FAMU SGA room Angelique Beckford | The Famuan Lyric Campbel, Amber Hannah, Aries Hamlet, Percy Henry, and Darrien Fordham were confirmed as the new secretaries in these following departments: Athletic Affairs, Community Affairs, Student Welfare and Communications. During the Student Government Association meeting, these five students individually answered a series […]
New residence hall for FAMU sparks debate
FAMU Village, currently the newest dorm on campus. Raiyana Malone | The Famuan Year after year Florida A&M University (FAMU) enrolls close to 10,000 students. As of late this number has begun to increase, and the university is often scrambling to not only find housing to accommodate this growing number, but also […]
FAMU grad creates Women in Radio
Meaghan Taylor is the founder of Women in Radio Photo courtesy Meaghan Taylor Though she is making enormous strides in the radio industry, Meaghan Taylor worked tenaciously to be in the position she is now. Born in Alton, Illinois, the 27-year-old Taylor stayed on the move changing residences six times […]
Local museum a treasure trove of automobiles
There are hundreds cars on display at the Tallahassee Antique Auto Musuem Photo submitted by Matthew Donaldson Americans have long had a love affair with automobiles. Cars have symbolized freedom, independence, success, leisure and even responsibility. The automobile is one of many staples in the “American Dream.” “Cars have always […]
Homeschooling in Color Expo comes to Tallahassee
Homeschool classroom decorated by Trishay Burton and Nia Iyanu Photo submitted by Christina Compere Trishay Burton wants melanin babies to be educated in environments that represent who they are and who they will become. This led Burton to start an annual expo that focuses on homeschooling geared toward black children. […]