EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Twenty years ago this month, I covered for this newspaper a campaign stop at Florida A&M University by the former first lady Hillary Clinton, making a final push in support of her husband's re-election. That event is on my mind a lot this homecoming, for obvious […]
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Marching 100: 70 years of out of this world precision
Photo Credit Nallah Brown Florida A&M University’s The Marching 100 has lived by the same words for the last 70 years: “Highest quality of character, achievement in academics, attainment in leadership, perfection in musicianship, precision in marching, dedication to service.” These words go far beyond a motto; they serve to […]
FAMU mourns the loss of student victim in off-campus shooting
Quinton Langford Florida A&M University announced the death of 20-year-old FAMU student Quinton Langford. Langford, along with 20-year-old FAMU student Landsay Elisson, was shot off-campus at a party on Gamble and Perry street early Saturday morning. Langford received medical treatment, but succumbed to injuries at the scene. Elisson was transported […]
Logan’s Roadhouse Tallahassee location closes doors
Photo Courtesy of Citizens Voice The southern-inspired restaurant, Logan’s Roadhouse located on Apalachee Parkway, has permanently closed as of Friday, October 7th. The doors are locked and there is a sign displayed stating “effective immediately this location is permanently closed…we thank you for your business and hope to serve you […]
The FAMU Student National Alumni Association bridges the gap
The Florida A&M University Student National Alumni Association (SNAA) met with students Wednesday, Sept. 28 to help towards their goal of bridging the gap between students and alumni. Led by Kier Riley, a senior health care management student, the SNAA’s mission is to build strong relationships that will result in […]
Tallahassee moves forward with plan for FAMU Way
It looks like FAMU Way will begin its third phase in construction real soon. What was once just a notion derived from citizen feedback in 2010 is now an ongoing project that has completed the first and second phase this year. Construction of the third phase will begin in […]
News 20 Online Recaps
News 20 at Five Anchors Top: Giselle Thomas – Weather/Entertainment; Ashley Jackson – Sports; Brea Hollingsworth – Weather/Entertainment Bottom: Karah Bailey and Jessica Bouyer – News Anchors November 4, 2016 On today's News 20 recap, see the new steps the FAMU administration is taking and see what is new […]
FAMU mourns the death of a student
Markel Mazelin Florida A&M officials announced the death of one of the university's students. Markel Mazelin, 24, was pronounced dead Monday evening. According to FAMU Police Chief Terence Calloway, Mazelin died of medical complications while sleeping at his apartment off-campus. The Tallahassee Police Department does not suspect foul play, […]
Homecoming 2016 Step Show
Florida A&M University held its homecoming dormitory step show in a crowded gymnasium filled with attendees Monday night. On Thursday, Oct. 20, the National Pan-Hellenic Council Greek Step Show will take place at the Lawson Center at 6 p.m.
FAMU Baseball Preps for the New Year
After a record breaking season in 2016, the Florida A&M baseball team has begun its preparation for the new year. With five games scheduled this fall, head coach Jamey Shouppe plans to use the time as an evaluation period. "Fall ball is what it is. It doesn't count toward our […]