The 5th Annual North Florida Vegfest is set for Saturday, March 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m at Tom Brown Park. Photo Submitted by Teylor Parks. Gather your forks, friends and family because the VegFest is coming to town. The Tallahassee vegetarian community (TalVeg) presents the 5th annual North Florida […]
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Vigil pays tribute to pharmacy student
Samar Elsheik's brother pays his tribute during Friday night's vigil. Photo Courtesy of WCTV.TV At a young age, Samar Elsheikh was always helpful and did everything with a smile that instantly brightened a room. Her humbleness and her gift for always treating others equally led her to yearn for a career in […]
Boy, 10, displays rare commitment to law enforcement officers
Zechariah Cartledge stands with his parents after being recognized during Tuesday's Cabinet meeting. Photo Submitted by Nya Ramirez. The relationship between communities and law enforcement has been a hot-button issue in recent years. But not this past week at the Capitol. A 10-year-old boy from Winter Springs decided to […]
FSU BSU Black History Month celebration closes with artist showcase
Students and faculty peruse the art show featuring portraits and sculptural pieces that highlight African-American culture and identity. Photo Submitted by Karlyn Sykes. Florida State University’s Black Student Union rounded off its Black History Month celebrations with an artist showcase Thursday. The second annual show, which took place in the […]
FAMU prom debuts next month
Photo Coutesy of FAMU's Campus Activities Board. Just a few years ago — or months for some — FAMU students dressed up in fancy clothing and celebrated what is known as the “best night in high school” at a prom. Most high school students looked forward to this day because it gave […]
Metz eliminates plastic straws on campus
Photo Courtesy of FAMU Metz. Come Monday morning, FAMU students and staff will no longer have access to plastic straws on demand. This change comes after orders from the Metz corporate office to enhance their sustainability efforts on campus and to encourage a company wide reduction of plastic waste. The […]
Students voice concerns over new building projects
Four dorms on FAMU's campus are being demolished. Photo Submitted by Desmond Howard. Another building is gone and some students are not pleased with the university’s upcoming changes. Last spring the groundbreaking for the new Center for Access and Student Success building took place. Last week, a piece of FAMU […]
Local artist showcases work at museum
Paintings from Tallahassee native and accomplished artist Eluster Richardson featured at Tallahassee Museum. Destinee McGhee | The Famuan For artist and Tallahassee native, Eluster Richardson, the natural beauty and vast landscape of the Tallahassee area has always been something he believed worth showcasing. Now the public has the opportunity […]
FAMU focused on CASS
Sydne Vigille | The Famuan As the 2019 legislative session gets underway next week, Florida A&M University representatives are focused on their priorities and their strategies in securing much-needed funds at the Capitol. The Center for Access and Student Success is No. 1 on FAMU’s priority list. According to Wanda […]
Updates on amphitheater development
Demolition begins on McGuinn and Diamond Halls for the new amphitheater. Photo Courtesy of Kahtya Henderson. With the demolition of Cropper, Wheatley, McGuinn and Diamond dormitories underway, room is being made for the new amphitheater. This project is focused on enhancing student life and interaction. While the dormitories are considered a […]