In preparation for their 2010-2011 tour, the 26th edition of Florida A&M University’s Connection had an energetic performance for students and faculty members in Lee Hall last night. The FAMU Connection’s performance was filled with music, dance, pride and plenty of FAMU history. The FAMU Connection is also used as […]

It’s a Wednesday afternoon. The cloudy grey skies and wet cement leaves Capital City Tattooz empty, but the artists are still hard at work. Pictures and drawings of a variety of tattoos are mounted on the walls. Tag, a tattoo artist, is busy at work. He’s hunched over his table, […]

Every girl inside the hot pink room accented with multi-colored fluorescent lights clapped as Lia Massia and Siara Johnson were awarded certificates that read, “Mastered in Official Rapture Graduate.” Massia, a FAMU Alumna with a degree in mathematics from Colorado Springs, Colo. and her friend, Siara Johnson, 21, a third […]

Tip “T.I.” Harris, an award-winning rap artist and break-out actor, gave an exclusive AT&T Conference Call to colleges around the country, including Florida A&M. Here’s what he had to say about his role in newly-released film “Takers,” and his future as an actor and entertainer. Q: As a musician and […]

The laptop clock flashed 5:30 p.m., and laughter and playful banter echoed off of the Styrofoam walls of the 97.9 broadcast studio. The music dropped and show participants eagerly donned their headsets. Soft, cushioned, mismatched chairs and equipment lined the walls, illuminated by a single dim lamp placed in […]

Massive explosions of CO4, sleek cars swiftly swerving through traffic and well-dressed, good-looking men exchanging lukewarm banter characterized what some of have called “the summer’s hottest action film.” “Takers,” features acting veterans like Matt Dillon, Idris Elba, Hayden Christiansen, Paul Walker and Michael Ealy, and music crossovers T.I. and Chris […]

The students of Florida A&M University Developmental Research School received a standing ovation for their modern-twist production “The Wiz” on Thursday night. The play mimics the 1978 film that stars Diana Ross, along with the late Michael Jackson.  Almost 700 family members, students and friends watched Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin man and […]

It has been an honor serving as the Lifestyles Editor for the Famuan this semester. Although it has been stressful a majority of my time here, I believe it has equipped me with some knowledge of how the workforce will be when it is my time to transition from Florida […]

It is common to see students toting around teacup-sized dogs in shoulder bags as they go about their day. Dog experts say a majority of students do not have poochies for companionship. “I feel 99 percent of college students have their dogs for a fashion accessory,” said David Roundtree, a […]

Everyday is a miracle for a young lady whom doctors told would never live to see the age of 20. Shayla Spann, also known as “Dimpz” for those who have seen her work on campus, is a third-year computer information systems student from Columbia S.C. She is strong and passionate […]