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 […]
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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. […]
FAMUAN player of the week: Bishop Bonnett
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 […]
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 […]