(Left to right) comic book fanatics Bryant Mutanga, Kalen Shaw, Keb Kellum went to see the highly anticipated Black Panther movie Photo submitted by: Mackenzie McGregor Although the DC Extended Universe has won our hearts and a considerable amount of our money in the box office, they still can’t hold […]
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Turn the Strikes into Votes on the “Hill”
The Student Body in the Senate Chambers Photo submitted by: Kayla Carter Students, faculty and staff crowded the Senate Chambers on Monday night to express the importance of exercising your right to vote. A table was set up inside for unregistered students to register themselves so they can be a […]
Dining hall and food court get major upgrade
The newly renovated Food Court. Photo Submitted by Gabrielle Bolden Walking across Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s campus, things look a little different. The dining hall, known to most as the “top caf’,” and the food court, better known as the “bottom caf’,” have gone through extensive renovations. These renovations […]
FAMU grad uses brand to help young women
Florida A&M alumna Chaunterria Jourdain. Florida A&M alumna Chaunterria Jourdain is no stranger to faith, consistency and hard work. Jourdain has made her mark as an entrepreneur by being the change she wants to see in the world. A native of Jacksonville, Jourdain graduated from Florida A&M University, where she […]
Do you get what you pay for with student housing?
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 […]
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 […]