In today’s time, we often hear about drugs and the effects each drug has. Drugs can heavily affect people’s lives and ultimately affect the lives of others who aren’t on drugs. On Oct. 1, Senate Bill 718 went into effect in Florida. SB 718, named the Exposures of First Responders […]
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FAMU Aquatics Club starts GoFundMe for university pool
Florida A&M University’s Aquatics Club created an online fundraiser after their pool supplies were destroyed in May ; three tornadoes devastated the Tallahassee community earlier this year, causing significant damage to the FAMU campus. U.S. News reports that the city sustained $50 million in damages. The storm impacted various areas […]
DeSantis crusades against Amendment 4
Governor Ron DeSantis and the Republican Party of Florida are using a Michigan lawsuit to argue against Amendment 4, a proposed measure that aims to expand abortion access in the Sunshine State. Set for a November vote, the amendment seeks to legalize abortion prior to fetal viability and in […]
Hurricane Milton cleanup continues
Hurricane Milton, which made landfall in Florida on Oct. 9, has had a significant impact across the state, particularly in the Tampa Bay and Jacksonville areas. It initially made landfall near Siesta Key as a Category 4 hurricane with winds exceeding 100 mph, causing widespread destruction. The storm produced […]
Palmetto residents find mold in dormitory
Palmetto South Apartments, home to many students, has been found to have mold growing in some of the dorms. Residents were finding mold that had begun to spread on items such as bags and shoes. In an email sent to The FAMUAN, Sophomore Gabrielle Austin stated that she had […]
College Republican organization on FAMU’s campus, what’s the real motive?
Charrise Lane, a senior public relations student minoring in political science at Florida A&M University, is spearheading an effort to revive the College Republicans organization on campus. Motivated by the desire to foster political diversity, Lane believes the organization will offer conservative students a much-needed platform at the historically Black […]
Students wait in anticipation of our homecoming lineup
With homecoming steadily approaching, students are anxiously waiting to find out which artists will be performing on the highest of seven hills. Just days from now, students will be gathering in the Will Packer Amphitheater to finally find out who will be performing in the comedy show, gospel and homecoming […]
FAMU students weigh in on homecoming fashion
At Florida A&M University (FAMU), fashion is not just about style—it’s a way of life. With homecoming around the corner, FAMU students are facing a choice between thrifting or buying new clothes to showcase their best looks. Clothing prices have increased by 4.5% over the past year, according to a […]
City, county bolster preparedness efforts
Tallahassee shares in the natural disaster hazards that include hurricanes, floods and wildfires that are common to many cities in Florida. The capital city is in communication with local and state governments, educational facilities and the legal system that strive to minimize these threats in pursuit of ways to improve […]