Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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 […]
From left: Abby Phillip, Yamiche Alcindor, and April Ryan. Photo Courtesy of CNN. President Trump has constantly criticized news organizations, labeling them “fake news” an “enemies of the people.” But President Trump last week went too far — as usual. CNN White House correspondent Abby Phillip asked Trump if he wanted interim U.S. […]
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 […]
Coach Willie Simmons answering media questions on Tuesday. Avery Jacobs | The FAMUAN A little after 12:30 pm, head coach Willie Simmons sat in front of reporters as he held his press conference in the Al Lawson Auditorium in response to last week’s game against Howard University. The loss ended […]
Godby High School (left of the 50 yard line) and Leon High School preparing for battle. With nearly 50 seniors between the two teams, many players will be faced with decisions at the end of this season. Photo submitted by Chris Johnson. “What time it is?”, gasps an exhausted Greg Bethune. “It looks […]
FAMU running back Bishop Bonnett out-running SC State defenders on Nov. 10. Sydne Vigille | The FAMUAN In Florida A&M’s last home football game of the season, the Bulldogs of South Carolina State University came into Bragg Memorial Stadium and walked away with a 44-21 victory. Although the game did not […]
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 […]
Trio is a federal outreach and student support services program that provides resources. Photo submitted by Naja Hardmon. Student homelessness is a real factor for some students on their journey to a degree. Some universities in Tallahassee have recognized the struggle. Campuses have enacted initiatives and a variety of programs […]
Photo Courtesy of http://www.news.ucsb.edu/. The Constitution says that the First Amendment provides Americans with four basic freedoms: freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly, and freedom of the press. Because of these liberties, individuals are allowed to be bold in what they believe in, especially on a U.S college […]
One of the images of the painting belongs to Ted Ellis a painter and historian from New Orleans. Florida State University attracted a diverse crowd for the debut of its Civil Rights Institute. The guests included administrators, faculty, staff, alumni and community members. The event last week took place at […]