Dr. Leslie Heffner conducting the Tallahassee Civic Chorale at a rehearsal for the concert. Photo credit: Todd Hinkle To start off the holiday season, the Tallahassee Civic Chorale has plans to put the Tallahassee community in a familial frame of mind with “A John Rutter Christmas” concert. The Tallahassee Civic Chorale […]
Lifestyles
Leaving the “Hill” to be leaders of tomorrow
The time spent at Florida A&M University may have come to an end, but life has just begun for the Fall 2017 graduates. For these students, life after graduation is about leaving their mark on the world – whether it’s furthering their education or applying for that dream job. […]
FAMU’s annual president’s toy drive brings joy this holiday season
Toys collected at the 2016 president's toy drive | Photo credit: Aldernico Brioche With the holiday season in full effect, the Florida A&M University (FAMU) community has participated in several toy drives. One of the many toy drives includes the annual President’s Toy Drive. FAMU’s newly appointed President, Dr. Larry […]
Fighting student hunger with Farm Share
Students pose with bags full of food | Photo credit: Sydne Vigille Students with food insecurities, who do not have meal plans, or the funds to buy groceries are left with very few options of nutritious food. Recognizing this need, Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) Student Health Services decided to take […]
Farewell FAMU
The FAMUAN EIC, Cara Hackett, poses in front of the newsroom | Photo credit: Kenyan Alexander It’s 7:42 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3 and I’ve been staring at a blank Word document for several hours. Blank, not because I don’t have anything to say, but because I cannot figure out […]
Youth art exhibition showcases importance of student creativity
Student artwork featured in the 2017 Winter Festival Youth Art Exhibition located in the City Hall gallery | Photo credit: Sydne Vigille In Tallahassee’s City Hall, you can find more than 70 pieces of student artwork hanging from the walls on the second floor showcasing young artist in Leon county. […]
Tallahassee turns into a winter wonderland
Candy Cane Lane entrance located in McCarty Park. | Photo credit: Keyonna A. Howcott Tallahassee’s Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs Department turned the city’s downtown into a winter wonderland on Saturday. It’s what happens every first Saturday in December — Winter Festival: A Celebration of Lights, Music and Arts. According to Mario Palmentieri, recreation […]
FAMU students giving back during holiday season
Members of the Beta Nu chapter of Alpha Phi Alpa Fraternity, Inc. at the gift station for the Angel Treein Coleman library, Marquis Bent (left) and Stanley Smith (right) |Photo credit: De'Bria Payne This holiday season at Florida A&M University (FAMU), the Beta Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, […]
Students’ reactions to security on and off campus
Blue light emergency system located on FAMU's campus with Gibbs Hall in the rear. | Photo credit: Amari Godwin While there has been a lack of security at off campus housing facilities, students at Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) have voiced their concerns about safety off campus in comparison […]
Pillow Talk brings light to the dangers of unhealthy relationships
Students gathered in Phase III assembly room for Pillow Talk. Photo credit: Tonique Belnavis To bring awareness to the signs of unhealthy relationships, Savitri Thomas partnered with Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) Student Health Services to host Pillow Talk at 7 p.m. on Fri., Dec. 1 in Phase III’s assembly […]