Losing the sport, the lack of FAMU players drafted to the NBA
Dec 19, 2024 · Photo Courtesy: Adobe Stock Draft season is always stressful for everyone involved: players, coaches, scouts and team officials. Players at HBCUs risk being wholly overlooked due to several factors, with the consistent one being “competition.” The official National Basketball Association draft took place during the summer, in addition to the WNBA …
Archeologists and Florida’s unmarked slave graves - The Famuan
Nov 14, 2024 · Photo courtesy: Ruben Acosta: National Register of Historic Places It was always hot. It was always a long, boring car ride. But my mom and dad made sure to do it every time we went to our second home in South Carolina. We drove on a long dirt road leading to a small clearing in a forest in Kingstree, SC, a small town outside of Lake City — which most people …
FAMU athletics pricing: Coincidence or favoritism?
Dec 19, 2024 · Going to a ballgame is a familiar ritual for many college students. It’s a time for socializing and supporting the university’s teams. At Florida A&M University, football season is a big deal and attending games is a top priority for students, faculty and supporters. In addition, homecoming is a
Racial tensions rise at FSU as election nears – The Famuan
Oct 30, 2024 · While student organizations at Florida State University work to get students to the polls for early voting, an FSU student who is a supporter of former President Donald Trump was seen Monday screaming aggressively, “Liberal f*cks!” The aggressive student drove by Landis Green to intimidate the D
The justice system and celebrity accountability: The case of Sean …
Oct 14, 2024 · The recent arrest of Sean Combs, known as Diddy, has sparked intense scrutiny regarding the interplay of celebrity status and accountability within the justice system. A 73-page court document detailing grave allegations—including sexual relations, racketeering, and sex trafficking—highlights the po
Mister & Miss FAMU crowned at 118th Coronation – The Famuan
Oct 31, 2024 · Kailyn Thompson and Omari Rasheed Photo Courtesy: FAMU Florida A&M University kicked off the 2024 Homecoming Week with the crowning of Kailyn Thompson and Omari Rasheed as Mister and Miss FAMU at the 118th coronation in the Lee Hall Auditorium on Sunday. The occasion embodied FAMU’s spirit, community and legacy as students, faculty, …
Historically Black Frenchtown faces development, gentrification …
Nov 19, 2024 · Photo Credit: Visit Tallahassee Frenchtown, one of the oldest historically Black communities in Tallahassee, is now grappling with changes. New developments bring visions of economic progress but also deeply concerning displacement of Black residents and businesses due to gentrification. Frank Williams is the owner of Florida Developers Inc. and has seen …
Students wait in anticipation of our homecoming lineup
Oct 15, 2024 · With homecoming steadily approaching, students are anxiously waiting to find out which artists will be performing on the highest of seven hills. Just days from now, students will be gathering in the Will Packer Amphitheater to finally find out who will be performing in the comedy show, gospel and homecoming concerts.
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The FAMUAN has been the voice of the students of Florida A&M University since 1919. It is published jointly by the student body and the School of Journalism & Graphic Communication. The FAMUAN will cover all sides of an issue. It will promote all …
Marquis Hill continues to inspire – The Famuan
Nov 25, 2024 · Photo of Marquis Hill courtesy: Hill Adversity has the transformative power to create two different types of people. It can break someone, leaving them in the shadow of what could have been, or it can forge resilience, turning pain into purpose. For the 19-year-old entrepreneur and motivational speaker Marquis Hill, adversity fueled his greatest mission — …