Author: The Famuan
Havana salutes hometown hero and FAMU legend Vernell Ross
HAVANA — The city of Havana, a small town in neighboring Gadsden County that sits just north of Tallahassee, held a building naming ceremony Saturday morning to honor Florida A&M University alum Vernell Ross, one of the most prominent and longest active serving advocates in the community. The Havana Police […]
New app will let public record TPD, other law enforcement
Tallahassee officials are preparing to release an app as an initiative to encourage safer interactions between law enforcement and the community. The app has been in development since last summer, following the social unrest across the nation in the aftermath of police killings, including three officer-involved fatal shootings of Black […]
COVID lawsuit protection bill signed into law
As the country gradually opens up the state of Florida has officially shed light on protection for Florida businesses and healthcare providers. As of March 29, Senate Bill 72 is officially effective. SB 72 is in place for civil liability for damages relating to COVID-19; specifying requirements for civil actions […]
Dorms return to double-occupancy in the fall
Make no mistake: Students are eager to get back to the “normal” college life. Florida A&M’s Office of University Housing is making that possible starting with the fall semester when it returns to double-occupancy rooms. In spring 2020, students who resided on campus had to move out of all residence […]
Some question the timing of ‘Recharge Day’
Thursday was “Recharge Day,” a day for students at Florida A&M University to be able to relax their minds and bodies as the semester comes to an end. FAMU School of the Environment and the College of Agriculture and Food Science jointly hosted a bike trip for students on the […]
The ‘cab’ aims to keep students engaged
Florida A&M University’s Senior Class Cabinet didn’t miss a beat during the 2020-2021 academic year, despite the ongoing pandemic. Although there were hardships due to switching from in-person to virtual events, students continued participating in online calls and the organization continues to plan and promote different ways for all classes […]
DeSantis sues to get cruise ships sailing again
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has one question for the U.S. government: “When are cruises sailing again?” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had shut down the cruise industry along with many other sectors of the economy almost a year ago at the start of the coronavirus outbreak. Now, with […]
Smoothie Tower opens near campus
Joe Morris is a 2013 Florida A&M University graduate who partnered with two young men who met at FSU eight years ago through the Progressive Black Men organization and are now community activists and business owners. Joshua DeGraff works in industrial engineering and process engineering. He says that alongside trying […]
Autism Speaks thrives at FSU
A growing number of young children in the United States are being diagnosed with autism. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a 15 percent increase in autism nationally in 2018. In the CDC report, 1 in 59 children had a diagnosis of autism. Autism, also known as an […]