The term “fake news” far precede’s Trump’s presidency despite claims that he coined the term. In the past four years a lot of focus has been directed towards media outlets and the notion that their coverage is “fake news.” While it’s extremely important for media companies to be ethical and […]
Author: Sierra Lyons | Opinions Editor
When there are no games for student-journalists to cover
In the first half of the 2020 spring semester, it seemed as if everything was going according to plan for journalism students who are planning to work in sports post-graduation. Nobody knew that the coronavirus pandemic would take such a global toll on everyone and everything, including sports. Students looked […]
City offers relief amid COVID-19 pandemic
During an unforeseen and unpredictable economic catastrophe, how will utility companies keep America’s lights on and water running? Many people are facing uncertain financial futures due to the novel coronavirus pandemic and cannot pay their bills. Tallahassee has a plan. As of April 4, there are “over 500” participants in […]
Adjusting to an extended stay at home
The coronavirus pandemic has many college students around the country back home with their parents for the remainder of the spring semester. Colleges and universities across the nation were forced to close their doors to their students and begin online virtual learning amid the spread of COVID-19. This has left […]
Kiera Walker turns her struggles into a business
Aspiring entrepreneur Kiera Walker is a fourth-year general health science student at Florida A&M University who turned her battles into a success story. Walker, 21 and a native of Orlando, was born on July 4, 1998, and is the oldest of three siblings. Growing up Walker felt cursed with extreme […]
FAMU election culture shifts to online amid COVID-19
Due to the novel coronavirus or COVID-19, the university is no longer hosting traditional elections and voting will now take place online. This means students can no longer witness aspiring candidates’ campaigns on campus. The 49th Senate President Pro-Tempore, Zoe Mitchell, confirmed the shift to online elections for this year. […]
Somerville makes sure memories last a lifetime
Malachi Somerville, also known as visualizedbymal, balances his school life at Florida A&M with his thriving photography business. Somerville, 20, is a sophomore public relations student and a proud Philadelphia native. Somerville is the only boy and oldest of three siblings. Somerville started photography four years ago at age 16. […]
Recent curfew strikes a chord with Rattlers
For many Florida A&M University students, 2020 has quickly taken a left turn as the continuous spread of COVID-19 has led Tallahassee officials to issue a county-wide curfew of 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. amid the pandemic. Some students who remained on campus are left to balance their coursework and […]
FAMU athletics adjusts to new normal
The cancellation of all spring intercollegiate sporting events has affected student-athletes at Florida A&M as well as the university’s athletic department. “COVID-19 not only affected our strategic plan,” FAMU Athletic Director Kortne Gosha told The Famuan. “It changed the plan and the way that college athletics operates.” Due to the […]
SBI’s Stevens uses internships to plot her future
It didn’t taken long for Jada Stevens to make an impact at Florida A&M University. Stevens, a first-generation Rattler from Cleveland, has been demonstrating leadership skills almost from the moment she set foot on campus. “Jada has not let up when it comes to showing her leadership skills around SBI […]