The Black Student Union at FSU has an impressive new home. Kalen L. Johnson | The Famaun The atmosphere at 921 West Jefferson St. was similar to a family reunion Friday as Florida State University held the official ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Black Student Union. Students and alumni gathered […]
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Introducing DJ TwanDaGuy
Antoine Mercidieu is better known as DJ Twan Da Guy. Photo courtesy DBDL Photography Students at Florida State University (FSU) will say that DJ TwanDaGuy is the people’s choice. Since 2014, the FSU alumnus, whose real name is Antoine Mercidieu, has made a name for himself by creating the perfect […]
Pumpkins in spotlight at sorority event
Kappa Delta Chi Pumpkin Painting Social Jasmine Williams | The Famaun The Latina-founded sorority Kappa Delta Chi hosted a pumpkin painting social Thursday as a way to recruit new members. It took place at the Dunlap Student Success Center on Florida State’s campus, and anyone interested in becoming a member of […]
Tallahassee experiences Asia
Janai Moton | The Famuan Founded in 2004, the Asian Coalition of Tallahassee celebrated in the capital to unite Asian communities in the Big Bend and promote Asian culture. “Experience Asia” was the third largest event held in downtown this past weekend. The experience featured Asian performances, demonstrations, cuisine, arts & crafts, […]
Homecoming housing step show brings the excitement
The housing stepshow helps kick-off the 2018 Florida A&M University homecoming season Photo credit: Office of Student Activities Florida A&M University kicked off homecoming week with the 26th Annual Housing Step Show in the Al Lawson Center on Oct. 1. The show consisted of teams made up of residents from […]
80’s sensation Penny Ford attends FAMU homecoming
The Walls Group members Ahjah, Paco, Darrel and Rhea with singer Penny Ford. Photo courtesy of Penny Ford. Florida A&M University’s homecoming draws in many alumni and spectators far and wide. One of which being the globally renowned recording artist, Penny Ford who flew in all the way from Germany. […]
Imani Cooper’s journey to becoming Miss FAMU
Imani Cooper is the 112th Miss Florida A&M University Sydne Vigille | The Famuan Heavy is the head that wears the crown, but faith is what keeps that head held high. At least that is true for the newly crowned 112th Miss Florida A&M University, Imani Cooper. In Swahili, her […]
Longest table brings hope to a devastated community
Event attendees of The Longest Table enjoy warm food on Sunday Oct. 14th Jina Gilliam | The Famuan In the midst of Hurricane Michael’s aftermath, the City of Tallahassee and Democratic nominee for Governor of Florida and current Mayor of Tallahassee, Andrew Gillum hosted The Longest Table. The event took […]
FAMU alumni award black male students over $10,000 in scholarships
1 Brother 2 Another event awards over $10,000 in scholarships Photo Credit: Manhood on the Go On Oct. 4, over 50 male scholars were present in the Student Union Multipurpose Room at Florida A&M University for the Manhood On The Go Foundation’s “1 Brother 2 Another Men’s Expo.” The event […]
FAMU football players conquer through hardships of Hurricane Michael
Running back Azende Rey running his route against Fort Valley State on Sept 1. Sydne Viglle | The Famuan The devastation of Hurricane Michael affected numerous individuals in the Tallahassee area, but it is safe to say that the Florida A&M football team persevered through adversity by successfully competing despite the […]