FAMU student wants all women to be BOSS. Photo Courtesy of Victoria Holland. Victoria Holland is making a difference in the lives of college women. A 21-year-old journalism major at Florida A&M, Holland created the organization Building Omnipotent and Sacrosanct Souls, better known as BOSS, to give females in college […]
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FAMU Alumna Melissa A. Mitchell gives back during SJGC “Grads Are Back”
Known for her bold prints and bright colors, Melissa A. Mitchell returned to FAMU's campus to share her story Photo submitted by Melissa A. Mitchell. Abeille Creations, CEO and author of “Views from My Kaleidoscope” Melissa A. Mitchell came back to Florida A&M University to speak with students on the importance […]
FAMUAN Player of the week: Chad Hunter
FAMU receiver Chad Hunter preparing to return a punt against Norfolk State. Sydne Vigille | The FAMUAN In a highly anticipated conference matchup between the Florida A&M Rattlers and the North Carolina Aggies, Chad Hunter contributed 105 yards on eight receptions and a touchdown to lead FAMU’s comeback from a […]
November election focus of Saturday block party
Pre-game to the Polls Block Party official flyer. Residents throughout the state of Florida residents are gearing up for the 2018 November election. This year’s election could not only produce the state’s first African-American governor, but could also be the turning point in the fight for voting restoration rights for […]
Rattlers and puppies: A winning combination
FAMU students enjoyed interacting with puppies on The Quad Wednesday afternoon. Photo submitted by Portia Akins. Florida A&M University students experienced their first ever ReLAX with Puppies on Wednesday afternoon. The men’s Lacrosse Club teamed up with Tallahassee Memorial Hospital’s animal therapy program on The Quad where therapy dogs were […]
Hurricane takes center stage at City Commission meeting
The Tallahassee City Commission met Wednesday for the first time since Hurricane Michael struck last week. Cory Cannion | The Famuan Tallahassee City Commissioners and local residents slowly walked into City Hall and up to the second floor on Wednesday. As the commissioners entered members of the community greeted each other, […]
Bridging the Gap: alumni invests’ in FAMU students
On October 5 at noon in the Grand Ballroom, Florida A&M University’s Young Alumni Giving (YAG) continued its 12-year tradition of hosting a networking brunch that provides the opportunity to give back through scholarships and grants to current undergraduate and graduate students. The $50 ticketed event awarded over $9,500 to […]
Life after college: Is anyone as freaked out as I am?
Photo Courtesy: Jenee Matthew It’s safe to say after four years of college, I’m not ready to grow up. I’m not ready. But, who ever is? I want to be happy because in a little more than 50 days I’ll be receiving the degree I worked excruciatingly for. But, as […]
Tallahassee airport corrects spelling of ‘Gillum’ on official portrait
The airport's portrait of Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum. Photo courtesy tallahassee.com Tallahassee International Airport sees its share of travelers and, like most cities, it provides the first taste of the community for first-time visitors. Tallahassee is commonly touted for being the home of FSU and the state legislature all while being the […]
FAMU Fraternity to hold breast cancer awareness walk
The FAMU Alpha Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, inc and The Marching “100” Band will be hosting the inaugural Kappa Breast Cancer walk on Saturday Oct. 20th. The FAMU Alpha Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. The Florida A&M University Alpha Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha […]