In an effort to fulfill the No Child Left Behind Act, Leon County Schools has been extending a helping hand to its in-need students through Florida’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers program. The program is intended to grant students the opportunity to learn and polish their academic skills after regular […]

A Florida A&M student debuted his fashion line, Ellie Owen, alongside hip-hop heavyweights like Young Jeezy and Jim Jones at Atlanta Fashion Week on September 22, and is looking forward to carving a name for his designs in one of the most cutthroat industries out there, fashion. Leon Curry, 21, […]

Just when we thought it was safe to walk the streets of Tallahassee, violence strikes again. Recently, there have been a series of shootings around Tallahassee, and they all seemed to take place at locations that cater to college students. About two weeks ago, there was a shooting in the […]

The other day my younger sister, who routinely phones me, made one of her attempts to talk to me but we weren’t able to have a conversation because I was in public sitting next to an L.A.P.- a Loud [fill in the blank] Person. To her surprise, all of the […]

There are many examples within the judicial system of inconsistency based on racial differences when comparing criminal cases of the last few years. In 2006, a 50-year-old white man named Richard Thompson from Nebraska was sentenced to 10 years of probation for raping a 12-year-old girl. Judge Kristine Cevaca’s reason […]

To most students, Tallahassee is seen as a safe place to live. However, Florida A&M University’s campus and surrounding areas have experienced several shootings within the past month. It has been reported in previous articles of the Famuan, that the following student residential properties have experienced incidents of gun violence: […]

In the 7th session of the 37th Student Senate meeting held Monday evening, two A&S funded organizations requested funds. The Senate also announced their upcoming community service project and other campus organizations announced upcoming events. After the senate returned from their Indianapolis retreat this past weekend, senators were greeted with […]

The Set, a stomping ground for some students at Florida A&M University, has become the centre of a growing controversy. Located in front of the university’s post office, some students think that their peers may be neglecting the classroom for a social life on The Set. Myah Clayton, 20, a […]

Is anyone else concerned about their safety at night at Florida A&M University? Here at the Famuan, we are. Last night as I stepped out of Coleman Library onto FAMU’s campus, a fellow student voiced the thought that was already in my mind: “Why the heck is it so dark […]

The scene was fashionably elegant Saturday at the premiere of “Sex, Money and Fashion,” a fashion party at the Leon County Civic Center, which was put on by Larry “Prada” Crumbie, 22, a senior public relations student from Tallahassee. Big chains complimented by creased jeans demanded attention, making the event […]