It is safe to say college students nationwide often find themselves comparing their stress levels to other students especially those who seeking a different than theirs. Walking through campus headed to get something to eat or heading to another class, it is not uncommon to hear business students arguing […]
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SKIN FOODS
There are several factors that contribute to the appearance of one’s skin; whether that being genetics, a poor diet, hormones, or the lack of properly cleansing your face. Whatever the reason, there is no one solution for everyone. There are tons of “superfoods” that one can consume that will do […]
Viola Davis provides rousing speech after historic win at 2015 Emmys
Courtesy of USA Today Viola Davis became the first African American ever to win best actress in a drama series, for her role on ABC's, How to Get Away with Murder, on Sunday night at the Emmy Awards. By the time Davis went onstage to accept her award for the […]
Journalism Faculty Concerned about Treatment of Student Editors
While sitting in faculty meeting on Sept. 11, a 30-year, full rank faculty member suggested we discuss why President Elmira Mangum is sparring with The Famuan. Other faculty members chimed in concerning the Open Letter to the Editor of The Famuan published the day before. Having read Editor-in-Chief Reginald Mizell’s column and President Mangum’s response, […]
President Mangum to Launch the “Official” Newspaper
Reggie Mizell, Famuan Editor-in-Chief "It won't be the FAMUAN. It'll be a real newspaper, like the Wall Street Journal," University President Elmira Mangum said last week while chatting with student editors after the Legacy Banquet. Mangum, along with administrators, are ready to launch the university’s “official newspaper” on Friday. The […]
Kanye For President?
As the season changes to fall, Americans have so many things to look forward to. Whether its highly coveted Pumpkin-spice lattes, animalistic football rituals, or simply counting down the last quarter of the year, change is once again in the air. This particular season also brings the runway walk of […]
The “Open” Generation: Who’s To Blame?
Student on popular urban media site WorldStarHipHop On a daily basis, people all over the world are either tweeting, updating statuses on Facebook, uploading a "selfie” on Instagram, or editing a video for Vine. Social media has emphasized openly expressing yourself and sharing you with the world. There's nothing […]
Why Women Choose to Cut Their Hair Short
Breast cancer survivor Monique Presley While most women in the African-American community are going natural, there are women who choose to cut their hair for their own personal reasons. Over the years, celebrities like Rihanna and Beyoncé have cut off their trademark looks. This could be because it captures […]
The Arrival of Black Emojis
The day we have all been waiting for has arrived. New black emojis are available to iPhone users. The iOS 8.3 update from Apple includes at least 300 new emojis with several being shades of brown to represent African-Americans. The release was tested in February, but most people did not […]
Social media creates body image insecurities in college women
There are many factors that contribute to body image dissatisfaction, and young women suffer a great deal because of it. Studies have shown that girls go through body image insecurities into adulthood, and young women on college campuses show high numbers of those affected. According to the Industrial Psychiatry Journal, […]