Their goal is to increase the number of registered voters and those who are registered to update their information. Ion Sancho, the Leon County Supervisor of Elections, said that he is coming to FAMU because of its rich history with the civil rights movement and his quest to get more […]

As the student voice of FAMU, it is the job of The Famuan to allow students share their opinions in an open and free-form way, to speak out about concerns they may have. The Famuan will remain a source for quality news and a source that students can turn to […]

The parents of Florida A&M drum major Robert Champion Jr. dispelled Tuesday rumors that their son was hazed because he was gay. They also announced plans to sue bus company Fabulous Coach Lines next week. Champion died after he was allegedly beaten in a ritual called "crossing Bus C," which […]

Like a tale out of a complicated romance novel, two young lovers will share a common day one last time. One will face a judge while the other’s family, friends and former teammates celebrate her death and 21st birthday. On Jan. 18, Starquineshia Palmer and public defender Steven Been will […]

The Orange County Sheriff office and Florida’s Department of Law Enforcement are continuing the active investigation of drum major Robert Champion’s death. Champion, who died in November, was allegedly hazed and beaten by band members at the Florida Classic in Orlando. The Orange County Medical Examiner’s office quickly ruled the […]

Florida Gov. Rick Scott gave his second State of the State address Tuesday to a packed House chamber, coinciding with the start of Florida Session which began two months early this year. Scott addressed Florida citizens and Legislators, citing the issues that were the topics of the 2011 session; education, […]

Pumped with the energy of last semester’s march to the governor’s mansion, students came together again to rally to the Capitol. Rallying against the voter suppression and cuts to education, students were ready.  Ciara Taylor, creator of activist group Grand Theft Education, was filled with excitement to see those that came […]

U.S. Representative Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) has announced plans to introduce an anti-hazing bill to the House of Representatives when Congress reconvenes from its winter recess this month. The bill comes after the November death of Robert Champion, 26, who died after being beaten in a hazing ritual following the Florida […]

The city is being sued for wrongful death of their daughter Rachel Hoffman four years ago. The family will be represented by Lance Block. Fifty-four potential jurors will be cut to six by Friday. The lawsuit is set to begin Monday. In 2008, Hoffman was arrested for drug possession after police found 25 […]

Between Bronough and Duval streets you can find people discussing issues they feel lawmakers need to address. They make up Occupy Tallahassee Occupy has several committees that meet weekly as well as a general body meeting that meets twice a week. The group began meeting at All Saints Café Oct. […]