Florida A&M’s Student Government Association receives mixed reviews from students every day. When we see results from SGA students are all for the representation. But when something doesn’t go in our favor, we are quick to bash these individuals, our fellow students. It is true that student representatives carry a […]
Opinions
Kobe’s Better: Enough Said
What better way to begin a semester’s column than to express thoughts on something dear to my heart-sports. Let’s start with the notorious “Kobe Bryant versus LeBron James” debate. Before I discuss the outcome of their most recent encounter Saturday night, let me provide a brief history lesson. Bryant has […]
Online protest was a success
It seems as though almost every generation has a moment that signifies a paradigm shift in cultural views or practices. It also seems that it is very hard to comment on the importance of these events at the time they take place, rather it is much easier to truly appreciate […]
Champion’s Parents Placing Blame Wrongly
When news broke that the parents of Florida A&M band member Robert Champion intended to sue the university for the death of their son, I enthusiastically cheered them on hoping that justice would be restored and closure would be brought to his family. It was later found out that due […]
We are An Institution of Higher Learning, So Dress Appropriately
Since I have been a student at Florida A&M, rattlers have made it known that we are a university where fashion matters. Dress code is not just a conduct but it is incorporated into everyday lifestyles. Sometimes I have to question where I am. Is this really a college campus? […]
Another Scheduled Maintenance for iRattler
This will be the first of many rants for the opinions section. So lets begin. For the three-day weekend and most of Tuesday, iRattler was down. What was supposed to be a “scheduled maintenance” according to the numerous emails that were sent to us in our school email turned into a […]
What’s In A Name?
What’s in a name? Is it the pronunciation? The spelling? The popularity? The meaning behind it? There has been a lot of buzz surrounding the baby monikers of famous celebrities. The most recent chatter surrounded Beyonce and Jay-Z’s daughter, Blue Ivy Carter. The explanations offered for this unique name was […]
We are Journalists, Not Publicists
After The Famuan was criticized so severely in the Fall 2011 semester for its coverage of the Robert Champion case, it was rumored that the Student Government Association had stated it would like to cut funds for the newspaper that is representative of the student body at Florida A&M University. […]
Come One, Come All
The Famuan is the student voice of Florida A&M and I want to reach out to the student body to challenge and invite everyone to come write for us. It doesn’t matter what school or college you are in, The Famuan is a place to have your voice heard. If […]
Why Convocation Matters to Every FAMU Student
After attending Friday’s Martin Luther King Jr. convocation, a frequent question that my peers ask popped into my mind: Why is attending convocation important? Convocation is an event where the student body, faculty and administrators gather in Jake Gaither Gym or Al Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center to rejuvenate the spirits […]