There is no doubt that back to school looks and feels a little different due to COVID-19 restrictions. Many schools are opting for remote online instruction. However, some universities, like Florida A&M, have chosen to provide some in-person classes and they have had some compliance complications that have resulted in […]
Author: Dynasty Williams | Staff writer
Hurricane Laura hammers Lake Charles
LAKE CHARLES, LA, — Lake Charles, La., is almost completely destroyed after Hurricane, Laura swept from the Atlantic Ocean to the southwest coast of Louisiana last week. Families are still displaced and unable to return to their homes or what’s left of them. Many Lake Charles natives are still in […]
Students, alumni lament canceled homecoming
Florida A&M University, affectionately known as “he Hill,” is widely recognized for its homecoming festivities. Generations of old, new and aspiring Rattlers flock to Bragg Stadium annually in celebration of FAMU’s legacy. Yet, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, incoming students are forced to adjust to a different FAMU […]
Young Tallahassee trio simply ‘Brilliant’
Three young girls in Tallahassee embody the term ‘brilliant’ as they successfully serve plant-based meals at their recently opened eatery. Located inside the Breezeway Market at Railroad Square, Leo sisters Lyrica, Zaira and Nadira offer baked goods, fresh juices, herbal teas, and on Saturdays — African and Caribbean inspired dishes […]
I’m in Miami, but I miss Tallahassee
COVID-19 has made 2020 a memorable year if nothing else will. If I would have known to expect any of this during my six-hour drive back home for spring break, it might have helped me deal with some of the hardships I have faced during this incredible pandemic. Once FAMU […]
Famuan sports editor lands internship with ESPN
Marissa Stubbs is a 21-year-old broadcast journalism student at Florida A&M. Stubbs has been into sports since she was in high school, and when she arrived at FAMU she knew that was the direction she wanted to go in. She serves as the sports editor for The Famuan and, of […]
What exactly is ‘good hair’?
The term “good hair” represents the self-hate and desire to assimilate that creeps within the Black community. We have been conditioned to believe our God-given manes are bottom-tier and missed the cut for Western society’s beauty standards. It’s an ignorance that has plagued us since the beginning of slavery in the […]
President Robinson answers COVID-19 questions during press conference
On Tuesday, Florida A&M University’s, President Larry Robinson, held a virtual press conference to discuss the fall semester and how the university is handling the ongoing COVID-19 virus. The nearly hour-long press conference allowed individuals to directly ask President Robinson questions, mostly in regards to COVID-19. According to President Robinson […]
Student Senate approves fall elections
Florida A&M University’s Student Senate held their second session meeting Monday evening on Zoom as they discussed committee updates, student government updates and elections for the fall semester. Senators will be creating virtual office hours as they adapt to the new remote learning system that has taken place — hours […]
Monica won the Verzuz Battle
The highly anticipated Verzuz battle between the legendary 90s Black “it girls” Brandy and Monica gave a clear view of who wins this alleged ongoing 25-year-old beef between the two singers. After last night’s showdown, Brandy wins a few of the battles but ultimately, Monica wins the war. “Your music […]