African-Americans dreams of voting weren’t fully recognized until 1965, only 46 years ago. Since voting is still a relatively new process for African-Americans, one could assume voting would be at an all time high. However, statistics show that African-Americans have inconsistent voting patterns.  In the 2008 presidential election, according to […]

First Lady Michelle Obama is the epitome of class, elegance, grace, style and most of all intelligence. Well at least she is to me. To others she is just something to be ridiculed. In 2009, Michelle accompanied President Barack Obama on a trip to Europe. During this trip she met […]

It is the beginning of 2012 and while there are many uncertainties about the coming year, including whether or not the world will end, one constant is the near-manic coverage and behavior of those involved in the Iowa Caucus. For those uninitiated with the workings of the Iowa caucus, it […]

Pedestrians need a reality check. Just because there is a cross-walk, does not warrant a free pass to carelessly proceed into or hold traffic to a stop for blocks. Everyone has seen it and at times everyone has done it. With a car coming down Wahnish Way, and with not […]

One of things that happen in the beginning of a new semester is students get comfortable with the idea of a fresh start. Perhaps fall semester didn’t go too well, so spring is a chance to boost up that grade point average before the end of the school year. Admit […]

Ask anyone in The Famuan: on layout nights, I’m usually the guy buzzing around the newsroom, looking over shoulders and pointing out grammar and technical things in others’ writing. I love words. They are, and always, have been my favorite part of journalism; photos are a close second. But, in […]

This semester as Editor-in-Chief with The Famuan has been the best, and worst, semester of my life.  I never understood how much power the press can hold, and what a grave responsibility that is, but FAMU taught me the lesson very quickly. Since day one, this paper has seen and […]

Congratulations. The big day is approaching. You have accomplished what you came to college for, which is to graduate and receive a degree regardless of how long it may have taken you. Now, I know most of you are thinking that due to all of the hazing allegations, claims of […]

Ever consider that there may be a thing as too much education? I see people with multiple degrees, even doctorates, walking around in frustration as they go to interview after interview with a horrified look of disgust permanently stamped on his or her face. The thing is, there are only […]

In today’s market, it is difficult to find a job. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Current Population Survey, the unemployment rate for college graduates 20 to 24 years old spiked 5 percent within a few short months, from 7.1 percent in May to 12.1 percent in June, […]