It's common for the scale to start showing bigger numbers during your college years. Photo Courtesy of Google Images. Many incoming freshmen have been warned about the “Freshman 15” before going off to college. Is this stigma of college students packing on 15 pounds during their first year a myth […]
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Anticipation mounts for FAMU homecoming
Homecoming is a special time at FAMU. Sydne Vigille | The FAMUAN Every year Florida A&M University's (FAMU) homecoming brings in thousands of of people, and it seems that this year will be no different. FAMU’s 2018 homecoming lineup has many people around the town talking about the upcoming events. From […]
Webcast Sept. 26, 2018
Watch News 20 at 5 LIVE on Channel 20 in the North Florida and South Georgia region. Bringing you the latest news LIVE every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Production by School of Journalism and Graphic Communication students. Watch News 20 recap here: https://youtu.be/eFLPKHfWOv4 Wednesday, September 26, 2018 show […]
Sip & Shop caters to FAMU students, alumnae
Lady Luck Boutique storefront Photo submitted by Shavell Martin Just three months after the 8th year anniversary of Lady Luck Boutique, owner Tiffany Hadley continues her annual tradition: Sip and Shop. The Oct. 5 event caters to Florida A&M University students, alumni and women all over who would like to engage […]
Kappa Alpha Psi hosts HIV/AIDS seminar
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 […]
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 […]