Olubowale Folari, better known by his stage name Wale, made a visit to the campus of Florida A&M. He was here to serve as a panelist for the “I am a Black Man” forum that was held Thursday night in the grand ballroom. “I want black male students to gain […]
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Soles 4 Souls collects shoes for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti
The Florida A&M chapter of the Alpha Rho Chi, a fraternity for architecture and allied arts students, is collecting shoes for those affected by the recent earthquake in Haiti.“Our initiative is called ‘Soles 4 Souls,’” said Alpha Rho Chi member Jared Grace. “It’s actually a pretty new program at FAMU.”The […]
Go Getta and Knock You Down writer tells how he became “the man”
Famuan Correspondent Angel Neal sat down and interviewied songwriter/recording artist Kevin Cossom. Cossom has appeared on R&B artists’ tracks such as Trey Songz and Rick Ross. He recently appeared as a panelist for FAMU’s music conference. 1. What was the name of the first song or hook that you wrote […]
Single, coping and not looking
Valentine’s Day is a day where men and women show affection and appreciation for their special someone, but for those who do not have a valentine this day could be one to cope with. While couples are basking in roses, heart shaped candies, or over-sized teddy bears, singles are expected […]
Love in black and white
ave been together a little more than a year.Gallman is black and Normann is white. As a result, Gallman said she has lost several people she used to consider friends over judgments and ill feelings toward her interracial relationship. “We have gotten pressure from people about our relationship but mainly […]
SGA ternue is examinate
Danielle Gallman, 22, and Christopher Normann, 19, have been together a little more than a year.Gallman is black and Normann is white. As a result, Gallman said she has lost several people she used to consider friends over judgments and ill feelings toward her interracial relationship. “We have gotten pressure […]
Valentine’s Day Technology
Valentine’s Day is a chance for relationships to crumble. The gift you give can be perfect, but not quite as perfect as someone else’s and therefore you obviously do not love your significant other enough.Pessimistic I know, but true.Well I am here to at least give you a fighting chance […]
FAMU student makes it from ‘the Hill’ to the pulpit
Growing up in Jacksonville, Jeffrey Johnson dreamed of becoming a successful gospel singer. Throughout his childhood, he worked to perfect his natural talent by singing for local musicians and in youth choirs.After years of dedication to his craft, Johnson’s has managed to take his dreams to new heights. He auditioned […]
Goodbye college life
Say what you will about Florida A&M University, but I am proud to be a graduate. A product of the university’s esteemed, revered, and sometimes strenuously taxing School of Journalism & Graphic Communication, I’m set to cross the stage on December 11 – and I couldn’t be happier. Am I […]
Tallahassee gets a taste of Indian culture
Donned in colorful, traditional Indian garb, hundreds of members of the India Association of Tallahassee along with members of the local community flocked to the Chiles High School Auditorium Saturday for Glimpses 2009. The event was an entertainment exhibition full of popular songs, customary dances, and historic skits by the […]