Author: The Famuan
Lawson seeks third term
There is sure to be a familiar name on the ballot for FAMU students. The namesake of FAMU’s Multipurpose Center, Congressman Alfred Lawson Jr., is a name familiar to anyone who has stepped foot on FAMU’s campus. Lawson left FAMU in 1970 with a bachelor’s degree. Following a long and […]
Imagining four more years of Trump
We are almost at the end of the 2020 presidential election season, and Donald Trump has nearly finished his first term as president of the United States. To some Americans, primarily women, minorities and the LGBTQ+ community, the past four years has felt like an eternity. In a presidency filled […]
Endorsement: Biden-Harris a no-brainer
Editor’s note: The following three editorial endorsements represent the shared view of The Famuan leadership team. Americans are willing to vote for just anybody considering we have the worst president sitting in office throughout our country’s history. The state of the American union is desperately at stake and this election […]
HBCU aquatics programs: What happened?
Historically Black colleges and universities aquatics programs have gradually deteriorated one-by-one over the last few decades. Due to a lack of support from the college and university administration to limited or depleted funding, HBCU aquatics was not able to sustain these very important programs. HBCUs have a history of initiating […]
Bangura grinds his way to the top
Abu Bangura II, a junior computer information technology scholar from Clayton County, GA has always aspired to be a professional football player. During the commencement of his football career at Stockbridge High School, he started off playing on the offensive side, as a tight end and offensive lineman. During his first […]
Can we find common ground?
Gen Z is notoriously marked for its commitment to community activism and volunteerism, even with a record of low voter turnout. College students who comprise much of the generation have led the fight for and remain stakeholders in social justice issues that contextualize their lives. In the wake of the […]
FAMU students can’t imagine four more years of Trump
Just days away from the presidential election, students at Florida A&M University are sharing their opinions on how the country would be if either presidential candidate were to win the election. Students mentioned certain issues like health care, gun reform, police reform and others while voicing their opinions. Over the […]
Zoes Kitchen deserves a visit
When was the last time you tried a new restaurant? Stepping out of my comfort zone, I explored a new food opportunity in town — or at least, new to me. My summary: Simple. Tasty. Fresh. Zoes Kitchen is a Mediterranean restaurant, and there are various healthy menu choices to […]
MoThanJo pops up around town
Among the many coffee shops in Tallahassee, there is one that uniquely stands out. Most of the coffee shops in town are not owned by a POC, which is a potential reason why their spaces are commonly occupied by primarily white students. However, Kayla Edwards is here to change this […]