Saturday, June 28, 2025
Courtesy of Rattler Nation This legislative session will be FAMU graduate Rep. Alan Williams’ last as he has served eight years representing District 8 in the Florida House of Representatives. He is an education advocate, community service leader, businessman and father of two. Outside of his respected legislative seat, Williams […]
Courtesy of Tallahassee Democrat Leon County officials and city of Tallahassee Consolidated Dispatch Agency are hiring additional dispatchers to handle the 67 percent of non-emergency reports. The CDA is adding more employees so that 911 dispatchers can focus on making sure vital services are going where they are needed most […]
Tallahassee’s World Ballet took pride in showcasing tons of artwork created by local artists for its sixth annual Wine, Dance and Art celebration. The event was held live in Centre of Tallahassee on Saturday evening from 6:30- 9:30pm. Guests were entertained with melodic sounds of a pianist, Chad Spears and […]
Courtesy of LINCT During Wednesday nights student senate meeting senators were urged by a concerned student to seek a ruling from the Supreme Court. The students concerns regarded the voting procedures practiced at the College of Law precinct during the Spring 2016 election, with special regards the to Student Government […]
Senate Bill 1420 passes the Criminal Justice committee Friday but not without a fight. The language of the bill was slightly confusing for committee members, which prolonged the voting. SB 1420 proposed by Republican Sen. Aaron Bean of District 4, puts strict detailed restrictions on persons who can be employed […]
Courtesy of Poetry Foundation National bestselling author Nikky Finney, came to Florida A&M University during their 8th annual spring Literary Forum themed Afra-Retrosim: African-American Women and the American South. Finney has authored four books of poetry: ”Head Off & Split” (2011); “The World Is Round” (2003); ”Rice” (1995); and “On Wings Made of Gauze” (1985). Finney also […]
Courtesy of FAMU Florida A&M University’s administration is trying to ban media, including The Famuan and Journey magazine, from covering Faculty Senate meetings. This would be a violation of the state’s Sunshine Law, according to Barbara Peterson, CEO of the Tallahassee-based First Amendment Foundation. Petersen told The Famuan that Faculty […]
Students from the FAMU Caribbean Student Association spent their Saturday afternoon volunteering at HarborChase of Tallahassee assisted living facility. Students and residents played bingo, board games and made arts and crafts while getting to know each other better. CSA students even gave the residents handmade valentines cards before parting ways. […]
Mr. and Miss Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University partnered with the Campus Activity Board to host “Top FAMU Lounge” Thursday at FAMU’s Rattlers Den. This event was a mock event of Top Flite, a local nightclub for patrons 21 and older. “The Flight,” as many know the club, also allows […]
Courtesy of Jazmin Foster Dozens filled the seats of Lee Hall Auditorium to celebrate guest speaker Brittany “Bree” Newsome at the 8th annual Spring Literary Forum Series in honor of Black History Month hosted by Florida A&M University’s Department of English and Modern Languages on Feb. 25. Newsome, 31-year-old filmmaker and […]