College Club Townhomes buildings Photo Courtesy of americancampus.com Every fall semester, students arrive in Tallahassee to attend one of the city’s three institutions of higher education. With housing being the priority of many, students find themselves in a whirlwind of deals and promotions, each claiming to be better than the […]
Author: Jamoni Arnold | Staff Reporter
FAMU female athletes react to cartoon of Serena Williams at US Open 2018 Final
Cartoon drawn by Mark Knight of Serena Williams after losing to Naomi Osaka in the U.S. Open Final tournament Photo Credit: Mark Knight After losing to Naomi Osaka in the U.S. Open Final tournament, Serena Williams was the subject of a potentially racially charged cartoon drawn by Mark Knight after […]
Office of Counseling open house spreads word about services
Photo by Junon Jean FAMU’s Office of Counseling Services held an open house Tuesday morning for new and returning students. The open house was mainly a meet and greet, with additional but concise explanations of services being offered for this school year, as well statistics on the success of […]
FAMU students cope with common frustrations
Photo Courtesy of Creative Commons Florida A&M University is known for its infectious Rattler pride, with students who bleed orange and green. However, despite the university’s pride and affluence we cannot overlook the common frustrations encountered at FAMU. Many students agree that parking is an ongoing issue that has not […]
Why students should drink responsibly
Jair Wright | The Famuan Everyday almost 29 people in the United States die in alcohol-impaired vehicle crashes, which amounts to one person every 50 minutes according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. To take it a step further, researchers estimate that 1,825 college students between the ages of […]
Man Talk: Fighting the stereotypes
Photo submitted by Calvin Sykes The Office of Counseling Services fights the stereotype of black men and mental health through its initiative Man Talk. Zarus Beard, practicum counselor, said one of the challenges of counseling is breaking down the stereotype associated with the black community. “Black males have a difficult […]
Great Plates offers great dishes
Photo submitted by: Kalen Johnson Since its grand opening in early August, Great Plates has been spreading Miami-style flavor all over Tallahassee. What used to be a delivery service now has a home at 1313 Jackson Bluff Road. “Our establishment is the highlight of Jackson Bluff Road,” said restaurant […]
Career and Internship Expo is next week
Florida A&M University will host its bi-annual Career and Internship Expo Wednesday, Sept. 26, in the Al Lawson Center. At the peak of recruitment season, it is essential for students to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the Career Center. The career fair will include more than 140 employers […]
Fresh 4 Less a new option for groceries
Fresh 4 Less entrance Brielle Crooms | The FAMUAN Fresh 4 Less is the newest addition to the grocery options in town. The grand opening weekend for the discount grocery store was Sept. 8-9, where they made their first sales at the crack of dawn on Saturday, Sept. 8. After […]
H.E.R.O. a must-join for pre-med students
Jamoni Arnold | The FAMUAN Florida A&M University has a vast array of student organizations, each dedicated to enriching student life and the greater Tallahassee community. There is one organization that has garnered acclaim from many pre-medical students on the campus of FAMU. FAMU’s H.E.R.O is a non-profit organization for […]