Bring it Home rally and concert flyer.  On Nov. 5, gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum’s team in partnership with FAMU’s Student Government Association held a “Bring It Home Rally and Concert” in the Al Lawson Center. It featured Sean “Diddy” Combs and friends.  Students and staff across FAMU’s campus were anxious […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Robinson shares the stage with his family while giving remarks. Photo submitted by Jina Gilliam. Florida A&M University hosted the 2018 President’s Inaugural Scholarship Gala, “Together We Rise,” Friday evening The elegant event at the Lawson Center included lively performances from Tallahassee Night Live, the comedic stylings of FAMU alumnus […]

FAMU police car Photo submitted by Princeton Studstill Over the years the safety concerns of students and local residents have become a priority for law enforcement in Leon County. The Tallahassee Democrat released a story of crime looming over Leon County and reported Tallahassee to have the highest crime rate […]

Robinson poses with symposium panelists and moderator Photo submitted by Jina Gilliam The inaugural Research Symposium on Thursday signaled the start of a series of events this weekend to honor Florida A&M University’s 12th president, Larry Robinson. The symposium’s theme, “Excellence Rising,”was reflected as faculty and friends of Robinson recalled their personal and professional encounters with the scientist who was named permanent […]

The owner of Cool Cutters is hoping to establish a sports bar in part of the former Winn-Dixie on South Monroe Street. Photo submitted by Sunny Anderson.  If a south-side resident wants to go to a bar, a popular fast food resultant like Chick-fil-a, or a shopping center open past […]

FAMU students worked together to produce a live election night special on Tuesday. Photo submitted by Landy Coulanges.   As the polls closed on Tuesday, FAMU’s team of broadcast journalists worked together to produce an election night special. It is different from any other show at News 20 at 5. […]

Sydne Vigille | The Famuan Students roaming campus Election Day, Tuesday.   College students in Tallahassee showed their support by participating in early voting and registering for the mid-term elections from Oct. 22 to Nov. 4. Students from Florida A&M University, Florida State University and Tallahassee Community College generated a […]