FSU Seminole Sound Band performs at the Experience Tallahassee Festival. Photo Submitted by Oldens Lafortune. As most students in Tallahassee use this city for its collegiate experiences, the thought of permanently living in the area rarely seems to cross their mind. The Knight Creative Communities Institute, with the help of […]
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This Rattler left school to serve his country
Former FAMU student Reeshay Lanier is closing in on his one-year anniversary as a member of the U.S. Army. Photo Submitted by Reeshay Lanier. Reeshay Lanier will be celebrating his one-year anniversary next month in the U.S. Army. He has been acknowledged by high-ranking officers as well as his […]
Marital rape: It’s not complicated
Image courtesy ClipartMax.com Let us say that one day in college a woman meets a man who will potentially be the “love of her life.” Then boom, several years later she's married and has to deal with marital rape by her husband. Marital rape is without a doubt never OK. […]
Puppy love: Hundreds of pets find a new home
Hundreds came to Saturday's annual pet adoption event at the North Florida Fairgrounds. Photo Submittted by Rickayla Mitchell. The popular phrase “a dog is man’s best friend” was in full effect Saturday as hundreds of people gathered at the North Florida Fairgrounds in hope of meeting their new best friend. […]
Federal workers stage ‘End the Shutdown’ rally
Federal Workers rallying together in efforts to protest the government shutdown. Cierra Richardson | The Famuan As Congress and President Donald Trump continue a partial government shutdown over funding for a proposed border wall, federal workers are raising their own concerns. This week marked the first two-week pay period where many […]
Ward inspires at MLK Convocation
Everett Ward addresses the audience during Thursday's MLK Convocation at Gaither Gym. Sydne Vigille | The Famuan FAMU faculty, alumni and hundreds of students gathered in Gaither Gym Thursday morning for the celebration of Martin Luther KingJr., FAMU’s annual MLK Convocation. As the band elegantly opened the ceremony, keynote speaker […]
City meets with south side residents
South side residents gather at Walker-Ford Community Center with the city of Tallahassee. Photo Submitted by Bleu Bell. The ongoing informational series “Tallahassee In Progress” continued Thursday night, as south side residents met with the city of Tallahassee to discuss public safety, new infrastructure and other quality of life enhancements. […]
FAMU pays tribute to late psychology professor Baldwin
The program for Wednesday's memorial for Joseph Baldwin. Photo Submitted by Tanzania Ralph. Marimba Ani was a reluctant witness at Wednesday’s memorial for her friend, Joseph Baldwin. She was at the celebration in Lee Hall because he had insisted on it. Baldwin was her dear friend, as well as a […]
Students voice frustration with One Stop Shop
Students waiting at the One Stop Shop to be helped. Photo Submitted by Cori Bostic. At the beginning of each semester many students find themselves in one common location come the first day of classes: One Stop Shop. Students new and old go to the One Stop Shop for registration, […]
DeSantis starts first day in office at FAMU prayer breakfast
FAMU President Larry Robinson addresses the Lawson Center audience Tuesday morning at a prayer breakfast for Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis. Photo Submitted by Cyandra Younger. FAMU President Larry Robinson was more than happy to play host to Governor-elect Ron DeSantis Tuesday morning before the Republican was sworn in on the steps of […]