Picture of Andrew Melville: Office of the President – Florida State University  He is a young man with a dream to change lives. “Where I'm from, a lot of black kids hear about college and think it’s just cool but there are so many more opportunities that come along with […]

College is a full-time job. The average student is taking 12 to 15 credit hours per semester, which is usually 4 to 6 classes. Students are required to go to class, complete assignments, do homework, study for tests, work on group projects, and sometimes go to tutoring in order to […]

Sam Burgess became an entrepreneur upon graduating from FAMU last year with a master’s degree in sports management. “The goal is to make money and become a millionaire,” Burgess said.  He became a go-getter and decided he wanted to own his own stuff and make his own money. Spoon University […]

The fight for LGBT rights in America has been going on since the early 20th century.  For years people who identify as gay and lesbian have been bullied, ostracized, and felt unsafe in certain areas of society. Although the acceptance of people’s lifestyles has become more tolerant over time, […]

The annual event that repeatedly brings out a massive crowd of students is set to take place in three weeks. On April 19, the Michigan Club plans to host yet another revered Fake Da Funk show that many students at Florida A&M University consider a highlight of the spring semester. […]

Attendees after the Boss Women Tally brunch conference. Photo by: Kauvinsky Desance To provide opportunities for women entrepreneurs to network, Boss Women Tally held its annual networking brunch conference from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on March 24 at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Tallahassee. As the third annual networking […]

It was a sneaker lover’s delight this past weekend as two highly desired shoes released. Nike released two of its most anticipated shoes of 2018: The Air Jordan 3 Retro “Tinker” released Saturday in select retailers and online at Nike.com while the Sean Wotherspoon’s Air Max 97’s released March Monday […]

Students have stern opinions on the topic of marijuana,  but are reluctant to share their identities to speak  out against current laws. Ila Wilborn | The Famuan While marijuana is illegal, some FAMU students do not agree with the current regulations. “I feel like it shouldn’t be illegal. It doesn't […]

Photo credit: Chantal Gainous In the age of the internet, innovators are no longer bound by the gatekeepers of media. With only an idea and internet connection, a creative person can do what they want and market however they want. This is becoming the new standard. “It’s something that grew […]

Social workers stand up every day for human rights and social justice to help strengthen our communities. There are over 600,000 social workers in the United States, yet all too often their work goes unnoticed in society. March is the month of social work where we take time to acknowledge […]