FAMU’s School of Graduate Studies and Research held the annual graduate feeder recruitment fair in the Efferson Student Union Grand Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday. Students ranging from freshmen to seniors flooded the ballroom as they gained information from different universities offering master’s and doctorate degrees. Kinna […]
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Café Taverna a hidden gem in Midtown
Photo credit: Café Taverna Coming upon its one-year anniversary, Café Taverna has already won the hearts of many Tallahassee residents. Café Taverna is located in Midtown and is the ideal spot for brunch, dinner and events. The rustic ambiance and dimly lit chandeliers give a great cozy feeling. In order […]
Famuan player of the week: Derrick Mayweather
FAMU linebacker Derrick Mayweather (left) celebrating after a big play against Fort Valley State last Saturday Photo by: Sydney Vigille Known as one of the many leaders of Florida A&M’s stout defense (nicknamed “Orange Crush”), sophomore linebacker Derrick Mayweather proved on Saturday’s game against Fort Valley State University that there […]
Former FAMU football player’s memory lives on
The Jonathan A.P. Ferrell Foundation, Inc. was established in 2015, and is based in Tallahassee. It was founded by Georgia Ferrell, Jonathan’s mother, and was created to bring awareness of police brutality and to help everyone in the community come together. Five years ago, Ferrell, a former standout football player […]
Is Trump guilty of hate speech?
Every citizen in the United States of America has rights, one of them being the freedom of speech. Freedom of speech is a principle that supports the freedom of an individual or a community to articulate their opinions and ideas without fear of retaliation, censorship or sanction. Because of […]
TCC Center for Innovation assists student entrepreneurs
The Tallahassee Community College Center for Innovation is a place where students and professionals merge to discuss business ideas and possibly birth new businesses. According to the executive director of the the TCC Center for Innovation, Scott Balog, the center is currently on the rise and looking to continue to […]
Advisors play a key role in a student’s journey
Arthur Borders is an advisor in FAMU's music department. Advisement is the first stop for students attending college. Students look at advisement as a starting point or the first step in the door. Advisement is encouraged for students to guarantee that the curriculum is being followed in order to graduate […]
Gillum following in Obama’s footsteps
The moment Andrew Gillum won the Democratic primary for Florida governor on Aug. 28 was a reminder of Barack Obama’s historic presidential win. His message was very progressive and Gillum was forced to face white candidates who were well established politically and financially. This is simply a small win in […]
Graduate Feeder Program provides valuable advice
Chantay Hyman | The Famuan Students attending a Graduate Feeder Scholars Conference workshop. Florida A&M University’s Graduate Feeder Scholars Program is hosting its 31st Annual Graduate Feeder Scholars Conference this week. The conference runs Tuesday through Thursday. It will include a recruitment fair and various workshops that are geared […]
Rattlers blowout Wildcats, break records in Willie Simmons coaching debut
Sydne Vigille| The Famuan FAMU quarterback Ryan Stanley throwing for 115 yards and two TDs against Fort Valley State, Saturday. Despite a stadium clearing lighting delay, the Florida A&M Rattlers were able to win in a dominate fashion against the Fort Valley State Wildcats. With five minutes left in […]