As the election is ending, Ron DeSantis and Andrew Gillum are both hoping to take the position of Rick Scott as Governor of Florida. Both candidates have put ample amount of time and hard work into their campaigns and now the time is finally here. Many people or situations can […]
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Student relationships with local law enforcement
FAMU police car Photo submitted by Princeton Studstill Over the years the safety concerns of students and local residents have become a priority for law enforcement in Leon County. The Tallahassee Democrat released a story of crime looming over Leon County and reported Tallahassee to have the highest crime rate […]
Research symposium shines light on FAMU’s success
Robinson poses with symposium panelists and moderator Photo submitted by Jina Gilliam The inaugural Research Symposium on Thursday signaled the start of a series of events this weekend to honor Florida A&M University’s 12th president, Larry Robinson. The symposium’s theme, “Excellence Rising,”was reflected as faculty and friends of Robinson recalled their personal and professional encounters with the scientist who was named permanent […]
The Greek Food Festival shakes Tallahassee
Dancers at the Tallahassee Greek Food Festival Photo submitted by Janai Moton Tallahassee citizens enjoyed music, culture and food at the Tallahassee Greek Food Festival on Nov. 2-3. Held at the Holy Mother of God Greek Orthodox church, the event was free and open to the public. The Holy Mother of God […]
Sports bar planned for South Monroe
The owner of Cool Cutters is hoping to establish a sports bar in part of the former Winn-Dixie on South Monroe Street. Photo submitted by Sunny Anderson. If a south-side resident wants to go to a bar, a popular fast food resultant like Chick-fil-a, or a shopping center open past […]
Frenchtown heritage festival celebrates community
Co-owner of "Kingz and Queen Fitness" Kelvin Frasier leads workout at the 8th Annual Frenchtown Heritage Festival. Photo submitted by Cory Cannon. To coincide with the weekly Frenchtown Farmers Market, the eighth annual Frenchtown Heritage Festival took place on Nov. 3rd at Georgia Street and North Martin Luther King Boulevard. […]
The epidemic of racial controversy firings and why some companies are getting it wrong
Simone Williams | The FAMUAN American journalist and political commentator Megyn Kelly became the center of controversy on Oct. 23. She was fired from the network three days after defending the use of blackface for Halloween costumes during a panel on her NBC daytime show. NBC is not the only […]
FAMU loses to JSU to open season
FAMU guard Taylor Darks checking the clock in a game against SC State Spring 2018. Sydney Vigille | The FAMUAN The Florida A&M University women’s basketball team started their season off with a loss against Jacksonville State University 62-31 Tuesday night Nov. 6. Rattlers Head coach LeDawn Gibson, stated that she […]
Alzheimer’s walk raises awareness, money
Constant rain did not stop Sunday's walk. Photo submitted by Rikki Bell. The Alzheimer’s Project held its annual Forget Me Not Walk at Cascades Park on Sunday. Even though it was a rainy day the event still had a successful outcome. The event featured a bounce house, food trucks, […]
FAMU students produce live election coverage
FAMU students worked together to produce a live election night special on Tuesday. Photo submitted by Landy Coulanges. As the polls closed on Tuesday, FAMU’s team of broadcast journalists worked together to produce an election night special. It is different from any other show at News 20 at 5. […]