Customers shop in the midst of Pink Shoe Bag's latest homecoming shipment Photo credit: Jina Gilliam For most, Florida A&M University’s Homecoming is a time to celebrate, network and display school spirit, all while showing out in terms of fashion. Whether ordering pieces online or hitting the in-store sales events, […]
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Emerging Poet Series returns to FAMU
The Emerging Poets Series took place Friday night at Perry-Paige auditorium. Photo submitted by Cory Cannon FAMU’s English guild brought the Emerging Poets Series to Perry-Paige auditorium Friday. The 6th annual poetry series was hosted by English ProfessorKristine Snodgrass, and it featured Mahogany L. Browne and Joaquin Zihuatanejo. Dozens of people gathered and took their seats as the […]
Rapper Su Gutta calls Tallahassee home
Su Gutta recording to Kick Back Studio. Photo submitted by Shine City. Roylee Glanton is a local up and coming rapper. He prefers to be called by his rap name, “Su Gutta.” Glanton is from Dundee and he moved to Tallahassee in 2013. Glanton has had a passion for music since […]
Millennials: New lovers of astrology?
Millennials now have access to their horoscope thanks to modern technology Elijah Rutland | The FAMUAN Leo? Virgo? Scorpio? Nowadays, it seems as if one can not enter a conversation without being interrogated for their zodiac sign. Many proudly rep their zodiac signs and start their day off with a […]
FAMU grad student shaking up the beauty industry
Chanelle Glover has one degree from FAMU and is working on a second. Photo submitted by Chanelle Glover. Running a business and balancing schoolwork can be a daunting task. However, FAMU alumna and master of business administration candidate Chanelle Glover meets the challenge head on. Founded in 2017, Tallahassee-based Centric […]
Exploring the budget of “The Experience”
Photo Courtesy of FAMU News. Gucci Mane, City Girls, and Kodak Black are some of the headliners for this year’s homecoming festivities. One may wonder how Florida A&M University is able to afford such popular performers. With big acts come big budgets and this year was no exception. This is […]
Barb’s Brittles brightens Tallahassee
Barbara McGarrah has cultivated a loyal following at her shop in The Cottages at Lake Ella. Shay Simon | The Famuan “This came about through the grace of God. I never thought I would ever be in business, especially not for something like peanut brittle,” Barbara McGarrah, a black female entrepreneur, […]
Freshman 15: Myth or reality?
It's common for the scale to start showing bigger numbers during your college years. Photo Courtesy of Google Images. Many incoming freshmen have been warned about the “Freshman 15” before going off to college. Is this stigma of college students packing on 15 pounds during their first year a myth […]
Anticipation mounts for FAMU homecoming
Homecoming is a special time at FAMU. Sydne Vigille | The FAMUAN Every year Florida A&M University's (FAMU) homecoming brings in thousands of of people, and it seems that this year will be no different. FAMU’s 2018 homecoming lineup has many people around the town talking about the upcoming events. From […]
Sip & Shop caters to FAMU students, alumnae
Lady Luck Boutique storefront Photo submitted by Shavell Martin Just three months after the 8th year anniversary of Lady Luck Boutique, owner Tiffany Hadley continues her annual tradition: Sip and Shop. The Oct. 5 event caters to Florida A&M University students, alumni and women all over who would like to engage […]