It’s the little things that make FAMU very special

It seems like yesterday, I was just taking my first steps on the campus of Florida A&M University my freshman year. Prancing through 'The Set,' letting the wind blow through my hair, admiring the scenery-when I tripped! That uneven concrete in front of the new Orange Room came out of nowhere, Geesh. Full story

Years at the job prepares student for real world

It's finally over. With about two and a half years time spent at The Famuan, my time must come to an end. Over the past years, The Famuan has been my life. I barely have seen the outside world of The School of Journalism and Graphic Communication because of my different positions on The Famuan staff. Full story

Being young has its perks when looking for careers

At the peak of their collegiate careers, anxiety and excitement run through the veins of thousands of Rattlers preparing to embark on a life-long journey-the real world. But even after four years of taking classes you never thought you needed and countless nights of staying up to write three research papers, many students still do not feel prepared. Full story

Students have many options to pay loans after college

Olubunkola Adejobi will be paying off her college education until she's 38, but at age 25, she considers that a blessing. After leaving Florida A&M University in the fall, she plans to pay only $150 a month on about $20,000 in loans. Full story

Students present documentaries at annual event

Everything from President Barack Obama, to welfare and pets inspired this semester's broadcast student documentaries which premier at Doc Night tonight at 7 p.m. in the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication's lecture hall. Kenneth Jones, professor of broadcast journalism, said the students work ethic of the student participants have been fantastic and hopefully people who come to doc night can gain a whole new awareness on the topics from a young filmmaker's point of view. Full story

Protest over “J-School” professors pointless

"What about the students?" read the sign of one student protestors that was pictured on the cover of last Wednesday's Famuan newspaper. Students made signs to protest the recommendation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) that the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication release unqualified personnel. Full story

Budget cuts may hurt salaries

Dear Rattlers, As you may know, the Florida Legislature is considering significant budget cuts to public higher education in the new fiscal year that starts on July 1, 2009. In anticipation of that, Florida A&M University is in the process of identifying wide-ranging budget reduction recommendations that will be considered over the next month. Full story

Bras do not always help

Too much support may increase chances of breast cancer

"Girl! Where are you going without your bra?" is a common phrase women hear when they venture out in public braless. But according to recent talk, it looks like women may have a medical reason to "burn the bra" after all. Full story

Track star finishes season with strong determination and heart

It was in the seventh grade where Antoinette Suer, a track and field athlete, discovered her passion for the sport. "I like basketball and thought about trying out for the team, but I had a change of heart when I discovered that I was faster than the other girls and decided to make the transition," said Suer, a criminal justice student from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Full story

Top 8 Famuans you should know

1 Joe Womack III, Atlanta, Ga. CEO of DIGITALGUESTLIST. Full story