Developing Gaines Street has been an ongoing process in the city of Tallahassee, but a new tourist attraction will soon be the center of attention in Railroad Square. Railroad Square will have the first completely Green building in Tallahassee. The building, a community-oriented collaboration will be known as the Art-Tech […]
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State Focuses on Children with Week of Activities
Hundreds of volunteers helped kick off Children’s Week Sunday at the Capitol, hanging thousands of paper cutouts of children’s hands all over Capitol Rotunda. “Hanging of the Hands” was just one of the many events Children’s Week has to offer. The annual, six-day event, comprised of luncheons, interactive activities, tours, […]
Students and Faculty Plea for Programs to Stay
Language and psychology students and faculty defended their programs to Florida A&M's Board of Trustees Thursday in a failed bid to stop budget cuts that would end nearly two dozen degree programs at the university. Administrators have deemed programs in disciplines from graphic communication to education and foreign languages as […]
‘Wonderland’ is Next Big Project from FAMU Grad
#8220;Wonderland” is one project on a quickly growing list for Montrel Miller, a business economics graduate of Florida A&M. Other works include the Adult Swim commercial for the movie “Takers” and a supporting role in “Firebird,” starring Michael Ealy, which will be in theaters this summer. “Wonderland” will be a […]
Rattlers Eye MEAC Golf Title
Florida A&M is looking to win the first-ever, Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Golf Showcase in Savannah, Ga. The MEAC Showcase will pit FAMU against fellow Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference teams in a fifty-four hole tournament. The teams will play 36 holes on the first day of competition and 18 holes on […]
FAMUAN Lists: TV Shows that Need to Make a Comeback
Because we felt nostalgic, the FAMUAN staff thought we’d share a list of TV shows that we’d all like to see make a comeback. Let’s be honest: TV shows today suck sometimes… We’re just saying. Read to see whether you agree or not. Share your thoughts in comments. The Smurfs […]
A Royal Headache: Does William’s Marriage Really Matter That Much?
So apparently Prince William is getting married to Kate Middleton on April 29. I understand he is a part of the royal family but all this exposure they are getting is becoming annoying. Stamps with their faces plastered on them? A coin? Is this all really necessary? Okay. Maybe since […]
FAMU Students Talk Abuse at ‘Break the Cycle’ Forum
Break the Cycle Organization discussed dating violence and abusive relationships among college-age students at an event at Florida A&M Tuesday. The program was titled “I Love the Way You Lie” after the popular song by rapper Eminem and R&B singer Rhianna. They decided to reference the discussion to the song […]
Board of Trustees Approves FAMU Restructuring
Florida A&M’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved President James Ammons’ restructuring plan to cut and/or merge 24 academic programs, rename existing schools and slash $18.7 million from the university’s budget. The vote came minutes after the BOT heard students, faculty and staff voice their opposition to Ammons’ “Excellence in a […]
On-Campus Abortion Protests Outrage FAMU Students
Anti-abortion protesters urged Florida A&M students against having abortions Tuesday and Wednesday but students here insisted Bio-Ethical Reform was too graphic in their message. Some students wanted them gone. “This is disrespectful, and this is not a proper way to go about it,” said Prisca Wilks, an African-American studies student. […]