The Famuan

Commencement speaker
'Black Nativity' premieres
Kappa suspension served

Top Story

Sonia Myles to keynote graduation

A well-known Florida A&M alumna is scheduled to speak during the fall 2013 commencement ceremony Dec. 13.

Sonia Jackson Myles, a corporate executive and author of the NAACP Image Award-nominated book, “The Sister Accord: 51 Ways To Love Your Sister,” will be the keynote speaker for the ceremony. Full story

Top Story

'Black Nativity'

Essential Theatre reenacts gospel play

In the midst of the holiday season, Florida A&M’s Essential Theatre will present “Black Nativity” on Wednesday through Sunday at Charles Winter Wood Theatre.

The celebrated gospel play by Langston Hughes has created buzz in theaters this Thanksgiving season. With the release of the new movie, “Black Nativity,” the Essential Theatre is giving its audience a musical version of the 1961 play. Full story

Top Story

Seven-year suspension served

Seven.

In Scripture it signifies completion.

And at noon on Saturday, the seventh day of the month, a seven-year suspension will officially be complete as 25 students in crimson and cream reveal their identities. Full story

News

New student organization seeks to unite Latino-Americans

Latinos Uniting Nations to Inspire Diverse Opportunities in Society will host “United We Serve” today in the TRiO Academic building.
Financial aid student liaison program launches into action

University seeks qualified students to become financial aid student liaisons

The office of the vice president for student affairs and the office of financial aid are accepting applications from eligible students to become financial aid campus liaisons.
Frenchtown to receive first historical site

The Taylor House Museum of Historic Frenchtown will be officially recognized as a historical site by the state of Florida in a few weeks.
Change for Change offers assistance to the homeless in Tallahassee

With the holiday season upon us, Tallahassee students and residents are setting aside their personal wants and needs to create change for change, literally.
Siders pushes new Party System Bill

SGA president continues efforts to pass the previously rejected Party System Bill

Florida A&M Student Government Association President Anthony Siders has made the executive decision to proceed with the passing of the Party System bill in the student senate.
High schools highlight Battle of the Bands

Eleven high school bands from around the country performed in the Florida Blue Battle of the Bands on Friday at the Amway Center in Orlando.
University to honor former president with bronze statue

Committee seeking $175,000 to create life-size statue of Frederick Humphries

Former Florida A&M President Frederick Humphries will soon have a statue to commemorate his presidency.
AKAs host entrepreneurship seminar for young women

The Beta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. hosted an event aimed to educate young women on entrepreneurship on Wednesday.

Lifestyles

Sevyn Streeter’s ‘Call Me Crazy...’ pays homage to ‘90s R&B

R&B singer and songwriter Sevyn Streeter released her Extended Play “Call Me Crazy, But...” on Tuesday.
Mahogany ‘Dances on Giants’

Mahogany Dance Theater is putting on its final fall concert featuring the Strikers in Gaither Gymnasium on Saturday at 7 p.m.
Winter festival brings in holiday spirit for residents

In an evening celebrating lights, music and the arts, the City of Tallahassee Your Own Utilities will present the 27th annual Nighttime Holiday Parade during the Tallahassee Winter Festival on Saturday.
Student shares ‘The Tea’

Many people love a good scandal, whether they choose to spread the news to friends or look on as the drama ensues.
Sevyn Streeter’s ‘Call Me Crazy...’ pays homage to ‘90s R&B

R&B singer and songwriter Sevyn Streeter released her Extended Play “Call Me Crazy, But...” on Tuesday.
Helicopter parents: Mothers who smother

Cassidy Ferguson grew up in a religious household and attended a Christian school for 14 years.
'Tis the season for shoplifting

Stealing peaks during holiday season

The holidays can bring many things such as joy, family and for some, the pressure to provide gifts for their loved ones.
Experts: If training is not done in moderation, muscles will break down

Many people feel that exercising is important. However, compulsive exercising may lead to health risks.

Sports

Track and field teams race to start seasons

The men and women’s track teams will compete in the Birmingham-Southern Icebreaker in Alabama on Friday.
Lewis leads Rattlers to the rim

Every time the basketball fans hear the thundering “I Represent” greeting, it is the energetic, bearded senior shooting guard pumping up his teammates before the game.
Women’s weight room receives upgrades

To better equip student-athletes, Florida A&M is upgrading the women’s weight room to a larger room on the south end of the Gaither Gymnasium.
Lady Rattlers fall to Stetson Hatters

The Lady Rattlers basketball team suffered its first home loss Monday night against the Stetson University Hatters 101-66.
Rattlers seek bragging rights in Florida Classic

The Rattlers will be heading into the Florida Classic to take on the Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats in what is expected to be a battle of defenses.
Basketball teams seek to rebound seasons

The Florida A&M basketball teams are looking to build on the momentum they garnered during the offseason.
Rattler baseball has new coach at bat

Jamey Shouppe was named head coach for the 2013-2014 season in July after former head coach Willie Brown was fired after sexual harassment allegations in January.