Bishop Bonnet taking a hand-off against Fort Valley State on Sept. 1 Sydne Vigille | The Famuan In the opening game of Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) play at Bragg Memorial Stadium, Bishop Bonnett lit up the field against Savannah State University and helped propel the Florida A&M Rattlers to a […]
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FAMU students and organizations celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Founded in 1988, Hispanic Heritage Month pays tribute to generations of Hispanic Americans. Photo Credit: Greenville Technical College September 15th marked the start of a national four-week cultural celebration known as Hispanic Heritage Month. Founded in 1968, as National Hispanic Heritage Week, it was later expanded into a full month observation […]
The future of Fonzi
Selmour exercises six days a week, and recently just got hired at the FAMU Recreation Center. Photo Credit: Fonzi Selmour Aspiring physician assistant, gym owner, vegan and world traveler, Fonzi Selmour is incredibly motivated when it comes to his future. Born on June 3, 1994, into a Haitian family, Selmour […]
Time for Kaepernick’s movement to evolve
Kenny Stills and Albert Wilson from the Miami Dolphins kneel during the national anthem of the week one NFL game against the Tennessee Titans. Photo Courtesy of CBS news Two years later, Colin Kaepernick's protest is still alive and well, as Miami Dolphins players Kenny Stills and Albert Wilson kicked off […]
FAMU junior goes from depression to deliverance
Photo of Ayanna Thompson Photo submitted by Marie Rattigan Ayanna Thompson is not the only college student who suffers from depression, lack of sleep, stress and family issues. Thompson, like other students at Florida A&M, does not feel comfortable talking to a professional. Isolating herself from her peers and seldom […]
Student leaders make history at FAMU SGA Inauguration
Sydne Vigille | The FAMUAN The 2018 Jackson and Seniors administration is officially in session. On Friday afternoon, President Larry Robinson swore in David Jackson III and Robyn Seniors as the Student Government Association (SGA) President and Vice President for the 2018-2019 academic school year. Robyn Seniors (left) being sworn […]
Overnight Inferno
Traveling along highway 319, a stretch of roadway filled with dirt and gravel. The scenery switching back and forth between luscious trees to the gulf coast aligned with cobblestone and splashing waves. Resembling a desert for the next 30 miles, only coming across what looked to be abandoned houses and […]
Local gamers come together for ‘Thursday Throwdown’
Emilio Murillo, a senior at Florida State University. Jasmine Williams | The FAMUAN The Tallahassee Smash League and the Tallahassee Fighting Community held their biweekly tournaments Thursday at the Askew Student Life Center on Florida State University’s campus. At the tournament, there were people from Florida A&M University, TCC, FSU and […]
Local gamers come together for ‘Thursday Throwdown’
Emilio Murillo, a senior at Florida State University. Jasmine Williams | The FAMUAN The Tallahassee Smash League and the Tallahassee Fighting Community held their biweekly tournaments Thursday at the Askew Student Life Center on Florida State University’s campus. At the tournament, there were people from Florida A&M University, TCC, FSU and […]
FAMU presents ‘Healthy Campus Week’
Photo Courtesy of FAMU NOW After announcing a partnership with America’s Healthier Campus Initiative this summer, FAMU will be presenting a week of events called “Healthy Campus Week.” This week will focus on improving the lifestyles of FAMU’s students through food, fitness, and fun. The slogan that is being used […]