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 […]
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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 […]
FAMU grad making big moves in late-night food
quot;Tha Munchies" offers red velvet waffles with a chicken dish. Courtesy of Tha Munchies' Instagram page. There are nights in Tallahassee that can seem never-ending. The city’s student population creates a high demand for late-night restaurants. With only a handful of late-night options, a Florida A&M University grad is shaking […]
Planet Fitness opens near FAMU
A new Planet Fitness has opened in the former Winn Dixie on South Monroe Street. Rikki Bell | The Famuan A new Planet Fitness has opened near Florida A&M University. The Planet Fitness is located on South Monroe Street. This is convenient for people who live on the south side […]
Dustin Daniels following in Gillum’s footsteps
Caption If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum must be somewhere blushing. That’s because the Tallahassee mayor’s former chief of staff, Dustin Daniels, appears to be taking several pages from his mentor’s handbook as he campaigns to be the next mayor of Tallahassee. While […]
Kevin Hart predictably funny in ‘Night School’
lsquo;Night School’ official movie flyer. Photo Courtesy of Source.com Going back to high school can be tough for many adults, especially with new high-level criteria. The newly released film “Night School” put a comedic twist on how it is to go back to high school and earn a GED. With […]
Rattlers’ home attendance on the rise
Rattler fans are among the most loyal in college football. Sydne Vigille | The FAMUAN The positive energy is contagious around Bragg Memorial Stadium right now. The Florida A&M football program has been revived, restored and renewed under first-year head coach Willie Simmons. The team is off to a hot […]
Plates fill quickly at Taste of a Rattler
Food truck vendors filled The Set Wednesday during Taste of a Rattler. Photo submitted by Julious Lowe. Homecoming Week is in full effect at FAMU, and SGA hosted its annual Taste of a Rattler event Wednesday on The Set. The event was a festive affair filled with music, food, fun and […]