Florida parents may want to cash in on the Florida Prepaid College Program. House Bill 851, effective July 1, 2014, allows for families who use the plan to reap new rate reduction benefits. Parents will see a 40 to 50 percent decrease in monthly payment rates. Shannon Colvecchio, public relations […]
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Feature photo: Crist comes to campus
D.A. Robin/The Famuan; 09/23/2014 @ The Quad Former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist speaks to reporters Wednesday on the Florida A&M quadrangle after talking to FAMU student leaders. Crist is on the campaign trail and vying to succeed Gov. Rick Scott after elections in November.
Chick-Fil-Late?
Florida A&M's food management company is preparing to bring a Chick-Fil-A-branded restaurant to campus. Students are anxiously awaiting its arrival, and some are already planning how they will spend their lunch money. The restaurant is scheduled to open in the second week of October. Director of Business and Auxiliary at […]
Florida State claims win in thrilling Clemson game
In a game marked by quarterback controversy, the No.1 ranked Florida State Seminoles squeaked past the 22nd ranked Clemson Tigers 23-17 in an overtime thriller. Florida State head coach Jimbo Fisher was pleased with his team's resolve, but he knows much improvement is needed. "We challenged our guys to find […]
Quilters bring flair to capital city
The Museum of Florida History and Quilters Unlimited are the hosts of the 33 Annual Capital City Quilt Show: Starry, Starry Night until Oct. 19. The event is free and open to the public. Stormy Harrell, team leader and collections curator of the Museum of Florida History, said the museum […]
Coastal Carolina routs FAMU in home opener
Disappointment overwhelmed Rattlers fans as Florida A&M lost 48-3 to the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. Coming into Saturday’s game, the 0-2 Rattlers wanted to put on a show in front of the home crowd at Bragg Memorial Stadium. It was the team's first home game this season. Senior quarterback Damien Fleming […]
Parking app changes how people visit apartments in town
A new app is changing how people visit each other at Tallahassee apartment complexes. At West 10 and The Pointe on Adams Street, visitor parking will require registration and may even cost a fee. The complexes have begun using a new app, called Park N Pay, that allows visitors to […]
Alumnus restores ‘Jake’ Gaither’s home
In celebration of Florida A&M's first home game of the 2014 season, an alumnus recognized the legacy of the university's late coach Alonzo S. “Jake” Gaither. Cornelius Jones recently bought and refurbished Gaither's home in Tallahassee. Gaither’s accolades line the walls of the home. Photographs with local and national officials […]
FAMU to welcome eleventh president on founder’s day
Photo By: D.A. Robin/The Famuan Florida A&M President Elmira Mangum delivers the Rattler's charge at the first home football game of the 2014 season at Bragg Stadium. Florida A&M is ready to make history by welcoming its first woman president, Elmira Mangum. She is the university’s 11th president. William Hudson, […]
FAMU Athletics to reveal North End Zone Club at Bragg
Florida A&M will be revealing anew addition to Bragg Memorial Stadium Saturday. The North End Zone Club will be allow students to enjoy a better experience on the field. Bragg Memorial stadium is home to the Rattler football team. In the 1980s, the stadium FAMU Administration did an abundant […]