Sydney Byrd, a second-year pre-nursing student at Florida A&M University receiving a prize from collegiate Planned Parenthood volunteers. Photo Submitted by Kayla Lawson. The landmark decision in the Roe v. Wade case has dramatically changed the United States’ reproductive health care system by making abortion legal. The Supreme Court ruled […]
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Players of the Week: Justin Ravenel and Kameron Reaves
Justin Ravenel (far right) recieving cheers from his teamates after hitting a 3-pointer against NCCU on Feb. 4. Sydney Vigille | The Famuan Congratulations are in order to the Florida A&M University men’s basketball team for dominating the court 73-57 against North Carolina Central University on Monday night. Although the […]
Panel tackles women’s health issues
The Leon County/Tallahassee Committee for Women and Girls Health and Development Committee during their meeting on Tuesday. Photo Submitted by Alea Williams. The Tallahassee-Leon County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls is determined to improve the quality of life in the community. Members of the commission’s Committee on […]
Faith vs education: You don’t have to choose
Richard Rodriguez preaching at 1200 Church. Simone Williams | The Famuan It is a common narrative that once young adults go off to college, they stop going to church. In fact, Campus Renewal reports 70 percent of Christian teens become “disengaged with their faith as they transition into college.” Some […]
Skip the cost of love on Valentine’s Day
Publix Super Market Valentines display Photo Submitted by Breyanna Holmes. It’s the month of February/ Love is in the air, and prices are going up. On Valentine’s Day it is cheaper to stay in than go out. Hotel rates, restaurants, flowers, rental cars and a box of chocolate will all […]
Make Malcolm great again
Picture of Malcom X. Photo Courtesy of Getty Images. On Feb. 1, America woke to an aura of pride emanating from black households nationwide. Feb. 1 marks the beginning of Black History Month, a time to celebrate and reminisce on the countless impacts Black Americans have made on the development […]
Senate committee moves forward with vaping ban
The Senate Innovation, Industry, and Technology Committee listening to speakers voice their opinions on e-cigarettes/vapes. Photo submission by Nya Ramirez. In the 2018 November election, Florida voters passed a constitutional amendment that will ban the use of indoor vaping, or electronic cigarettes in enclosed indoor workplaces. On Tuesday morning, the […]
The ‘O’s are freed
The Omicron Klass of the Melodic Stepping Experience Incorporated sets up to perform to their friends and family. Picture Submitted by Rochard Moricette. The Alpha Kingdom of the Melodic Stepping Experience showcased its new members on Friday at The Venue on North Monroe Street through a new tradition of a […]
Dance troupes unite at annual performance
Dance troupes from near and far came to wow the crowd at the 13th Annual "United We Dance" showcase at the Jake Gaither Gymnasium on Saturday Feb. 2nd. Photo Submission by Dy'Min Cannon. On Saturday Feb. 2, dance troupes from near and far shared a stage to showcase unity amongst […]
SGA helps students run errands with grocery shuttle
The 48th SGA Student Senate provided transportation for 80 students to get groceries from Walmart located on Apalachee Parkway. Photo submission by Rochard Moricette. On Saturday, Feb. 2 the 48th Student Senate provided transportation for 80 students to get groceries from Walmart on Apalachee Parkway. The student senate is the […]