Author: Marjorie Pierre

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Breaking News: Tropical Storm Erika Dissipated

Photo courtesy of WCTV. The National Hurricane Center announced that Tropical Storm Erika has dissipated Saturday morning. As of 9:18 a.m., all warnings and watches have been cancelled. There has been no official word on if Erika could reform. The FAMUAN will keep you posted of any updated information as they […]

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15th Annual Grape Harvest Festival

Agricultural Students Prepare Grapes for Annual Grape Picking Festival For the 15th year in a row families packed the Florida A&M University Viticulture Center to celebrate the Grape Harvest Festival on Saturday, August 29. Saturday was a chance to showcase research that the university viticulture center does in studying and […]

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Rick Scott Calls for a State of Emergency

Photo Courtesy WTXL ABC 27 Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency as Florida prepares for Tropical Storm Erika. The state of emergency will cover every county in Florida. “I declared a state of emergency this morning which allows us to make sure every resource, including the National Guard […]

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Involvement Fair Welcomes Incoming Freshmen

Big Brother Little Brother Interacting with Incoming Freshmen There is always a place for you at Florida A&M University (FAMU), and the involvement fair makes sure you strike into action. With more than 70 clubs, organizations, and local businesses, incoming freshmen entered eager to see what FAMU clubs and organizations […]

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Florida A&M University’s Legacy Banquet

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Mr. Florida A&M wastes no Time Getting Involved with the Community

Tallahassee Gentlemen’s Quarterly Tallahassee Gentlemen’s Quarterly (TGQ) is hosting its first male youth conference Saturday, August 29. The conference will provide free mentorship to young African-American males in the Tallahassee area.    More than 200 males are expected to attend in hopes to hear meaningful advice from guest speakers such […]

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Suspect in Virginia Shooting Dies from Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound

Photo Credit: NBC News The man suspected of shooting two WBDJ employees earlier this morning in Roanoke, Va. was pronounced dead at the Inova Fairfax Hospital. According to police, he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a traffic stop. Vester Flanagan II, 41, also known as Bryce Williams, shot and killed […]

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Breaking News: Man Fatally Shoots Two Journalists Live on Air

Photo Credit: WUSA9.com   A reporter and cameraman were shot and killed this morning in Roanoke, Va. during a live broadcast. The suspected shooter has been identified and has connections to Tallahassee. The Tallahassee Democrat reports that the suspected shooter, Vester Flanagan II, 41, once worked as a news reporter for NBC news […]

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Shoe Lovers Excited about New Boutique

27-year-old Anthony Castro, owner of Pink Shoe Bag. Tallahassee’s newest Gaines Street District addition is now ready for its grand opening. Pink Shoe Bag, located at 439 W. Gaines St. next to Savannah’s Country Buffet is a charming new shoe boutique with a flavorful Miami style. Owner, 27-year-old Anthony Castro, […]

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Florida Introduces Extended Back to School Tax-Free Holiday

Florida will be introducing a 10-day tax-free holiday to kick off the back-to-school season. The holiday will begin Friday, August 7 and will end Sunday, August 16. The tax-free holiday is usually three days, but this year the Florida Senate voted in favor for an extension of the holiday. The […]