FAMU’s famed Marching 100 has been invited to perform in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, the annual parade that precedes the Rose Bowl. The Marching 100 band members. Sydne Vigille | The FAMUAN The parade is viewed by millions worldwide, and is almost as popular as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day […]
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Michael’s aftermath makes life difficult in Marianna
Devin Jones, resident of Marianna subdivision. Photo submitted by Samuel Barnes MARIANNA – The renovation of a subdivision in Marianna in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael is forcing tenants to relocate. Devin Jones is a former resident of Pebble Hill Estate here. Jones is one of 20 residents who must evacuate […]
TV20 Online Coverage of the 2018 General Election
In their 10th Election Night Special, the FAMU TV 20 News staff on Tuesday announced winners and provided updates in the highly contested gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races. In addition, the news team reported on Tallahassee local races and the constitutional amendments. Each election year journalism students work in teams […]
CMX Cinemas brings ‘wow factor’ to Tallahassee
Tallahassee’s newest movie theater provides homelike amenities. Photo submitted by Jina Gilliam. If you’ve ever wished you could visit your local theater and still enjoy the comforts of being at home, you’re in luck. Tallahassee is now home to a dine-in theater that strives to set itself apart from other […]
Amonté L. Martin begins letter campaign to honor his grandmother
Photo Courtesy of https://daniellemcguire.com/2018/10/25/letters-for-betty-jean-owens/ May 2, 1959, was a night that was supposed to feel like a dream for Florida A&M student Betty Jean Owens. Her dream night quickly turned into a nightmare and became a rape case that would stain the city of Tallahassee. Owens and three of her friends […]
Trump trying to bully female black journalists
From left: Abby Phillip, Yamiche Alcindor, and April Ryan. Photo Courtesy of CNN. President Trump has constantly criticized news organizations, labeling them “fake news” an “enemies of the people.” But President Trump last week went too far — as usual. CNN White House correspondent Abby Phillip asked Trump if he wanted interim U.S. […]
Historic marker unveiled at FAMU Village
President Dr. Larry Robinson and Eddie Jackson standing by First Lt. James Polkinghorne's marker. Photo submitted by Chantay Hyman. The unveiling of a historic marker in honor of First Lt. James R. Polkinghorne took place at 12:13 p.m. Saturday at FAMU Village. Polkinghorne enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force […]
Simmons not dwelling on Howard loss, focused on SC State
Coach Willie Simmons answering media questions on Tuesday. Avery Jacobs | The FAMUAN A little after 12:30 pm, head coach Willie Simmons sat in front of reporters as he held his press conference in the Al Lawson Auditorium in response to last week’s game against Howard University. The loss ended […]
What’s next? Life after amateur football
Godby High School (left of the 50 yard line) and Leon High School preparing for battle. With nearly 50 seniors between the two teams, many players will be faced with decisions at the end of this season. Photo submitted by Chris Johnson. “What time it is?”, gasps an exhausted Greg Bethune. “It looks […]
Rattlers thumped by SC State, look forward toward BCU
FAMU running back Bishop Bonnett out-running SC State defenders on Nov. 10. Sydne Vigille | The FAMUAN In Florida A&M’s last home football game of the season, the Bulldogs of South Carolina State University came into Bragg Memorial Stadium and walked away with a 44-21 victory. Although the game did not […]