Teams set up for a play as they compete in the preseason. Photo submitted by Jair Wright. Florida A&M University is well known for its college football team that plays games every Saturday in autumn. One of the sports that goes under the radar is intramural flag football. The flag football […]
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It’s a challenge to obtain in-state status
Florida Resident Reclassification Form. Florida A&M attracts and recruits students from around the country to attend the university. However, the process to be considered an in-state resident at the university often deters students from completing their education at FAMU. At the beginning of the fall and spring semesters, out-of-state students […]
Willie Simmons wants to deliver a victory for FAMU’s homecoming
Willie Simmons making his FAMU head coaching debut against Fort Valley State Sept. 1 Sydne Vigille | The FAMUAN After Saturday’s victory against North Carolina Central University, head coach Willie Simmons has his eyes set on delivering a victory for Florida A&M football during its homecoming game. FAMU will square-off […]
Homecoming special: Vegan dinners delivered to your door
Sunni Speaks came back to Tallahassee to offer vegan dinners delivered to your door during Homecoming. Photo submitted by Christina Compere Sunni Speaks is delivering her tasty vegan dishes from her family kitchen to your door. Jerk tacos with pineapple slaw and pepper jack cheese was a hit for Taco Tuesday […]
Venom dancers always ready to strike
The FAMU Venom Pom dance squad. Photo Courtesy of the Venom dance squad. Florida A&M University Rattlers are known for their school pride and liveliness. However, many organizations that contribute to the school spirit are often overlooked. Groups on campus like the FAMU Venom Pom squad are typically seen on […]
FAMU grad giving back to his community
Iman Sandifer, founder of Manhood on the Go, mentored his first set of students in Oakland, California at The Head Royce School in 2014. Photo Courtesy of MOTG. Iman Sandifer, a two-time Florida A&M University graduate, has created a program that positively affects his childhood community and FAMU. He makes this […]
Wells Brothers Bar & Grill: Casual food done well
Wells Brothers is located on West Tharpe Street directly across from Wells Fargo. Photo submitted by Portia Akins. Wells Brothers Bar & Grill is located on West Tharpe Street directly across from Wells Fargo. It is a comfortable, fun venue that serves burgers, salads, pizza and more. They offer “College […]
Luxe Ego: A woman’s one-stop shop
Luxe Ego is located at Railroad Square. Photo Courtesy of Luxeego.com If being an entrepreneur had an age limit, 21-year-old Tatiana Smith substantially lowered that number. Originally from Pompano Beach, this retail merchandising and product development student at Florida State decided to get an early start in her career field […]
Twice adopted, student zeroes in on a career
Sommer Kilpatrick, a student at Tallahassee Community College, has been adopted twice. Joan and Jeff Herig adopted the Tallahassee native the first time. The second and final time she was adopted was by Joan Kilpatrick in the summer of 1996. “Despite me being adopted, my cousins, my mom and I […]
FAMU student beat the odds
Photo submitted by LaQueena Ward LaQueena Ward is blessed with a pretty face, a face that hides a painful past from those who do not know her. Ward, a senior social work major at Florida A&M from Orlando, has without question beat the odds. She was born five months early […]