Courtesy of Women's Fitness The Zika virus is vastly making its way through the United States and now the government claims the Zika infection has been confirmed in nine pregnant women in the U.S., three of whom resides in Florida. The Zika virus is mainly spread through mosquito bites and […]
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‘Black Girl Genius’ Nikky Finney Visits FAMU
In continuation of Black History Month, a diverse crowd of Tallahassee residents gathered in Lee Hall on Friday night for the conclusion of the eighth Annual Spring Literary Forum. In continuation of its theme “Afra-Retroism: African-American Women and the American South”, Florida A&M University welcomed nationally-recognized poet Nikky Finney. […]
Rattlers take disappointing loss to the Aggies on Senior Night
Courtesy of Stephen Gude Jr./The Famuan It wasn’t exactly the last home game that the Florida A&M University Rattlers expected. The Rattlers men’s basketball team took on the North Carolina A&T Aggies in Al Lawson Gymnasium on Feb. 27 and fell short of a win leaving the score 77-70 in […]
World Ballet Celebrates Tallahassee’s Art
Tallahassee’s World Ballet took pride in showcasing tons of artwork created by local artists for its sixth annual Wine, Dance and Art celebration. The event was held live in Centre of Tallahassee on Saturday evening from 6:30- 9:30pm. Guests were entertained with melodic sounds of a pianist, Chad Spears and […]
Spring Election Update: Supreme Court holds pre-trial
Courtesy of LINCT During Wednesday nights student senate meeting senators were urged by a concerned student to seek a ruling from the Supreme Court. The students concerns regarded the voting procedures practiced at the College of Law precinct during the Spring 2016 election, with special regards the to Student Government […]
SB 1420 fights its way through the criminal justice committee
Senate Bill 1420 passes the Criminal Justice committee Friday but not without a fight. The language of the bill was slightly confusing for committee members, which prolonged the voting. SB 1420 proposed by Republican Sen. Aaron Bean of District 4, puts strict detailed restrictions on persons who can be employed […]
History Makes its Way to Tallahassee
Courtesy of Anae Jackson The “Rise Above” traveling exhibit about the Tuskegee Airmen has come to Tallahassee and is on display at the Million Air Hangar next to the Tallahassee International Airport until Saturday afternoon. The exhibit honors the Tuskegee Airmen. The exhibit features a 30-minute video on a […]
Nikky Finney defends the arts
Courtesy of Poetry Foundation National bestselling author Nikky Finney, came to Florida A&M University during their 8th annual spring Literary Forum themed Afra-Retrosim: African-American Women and the American South. Finney has authored four books of poetry: ”Head Off & Split” (2011); “The World Is Round” (2003); ”Rice” (1995); and “On Wings Made of Gauze” (1985). Finney also […]
House Regulatory Affairs Committee pass House Bill 1041: Unclaimed Property
Since the original filing of House Bill 1041: Unclaimed Property on Dec. 28, 2015 by Representative Bill Hager and Representative Jose Javier Rodriguez, HB 1041 has since been voted affirmatively and favored by the Insurance and Banking Subcommittee, Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee and House Regulatory Affairs Committee. HB 1041 was […]
FAMU Attempt to ban media from meetings may violate Sunshine Law
Courtesy of FAMU Florida A&M University’s administration is trying to ban media, including The Famuan and Journey magazine, from covering Faculty Senate meetings. This would be a violation of the state’s Sunshine Law, according to Barbara Peterson, CEO of the Tallahassee-based First Amendment Foundation. Petersen told The Famuan that Faculty […]