Last week, tensions between the Gaza strip and Israel peaked and turned into a series of deadly rocket fire and drone bombings, but the region at the edge of the Mediterranean Sea is no stranger to bloodshed. First, I will give you all a little history lesson. According to […]
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When they reminisce over Champion
The crowd was small and the décor was simple at the remembrance ceremony for Robert Champion last week. The usual sharing of smiles and memories of happier times did not seem to be the main focus. I have attended my fair share of remembrance ceremonies and this one paled […]
This is what it’s all about
Florida A&M is home to Rattlers from near and far. Most who set foot on campus as freshmen leave with a different mindset, new experiences, a newfound interest or all of the above. While these facets of life are important, they are not the only things that matter. It […]
Thanking God it’s Thursday?
Black Thursday is the new Black Friday. Each year retailers engage in a battle to be the first to open their doors and the first to offer special “one day” sales, but this Thanksgiving, it has gone too far. Several stores, Sears, Macy’s, Target, Wal-Mart and Toys R Us […]
Let us not point the finger
When you point a finger there are always three pointing back at you. In covering the weeks, months and now year following Robert Champion’s death, The Famuan is in a recovery mode. Some who were wary of having their names appear on our pages are finally coming around. And […]
The Twinkie’s legacy
Twinkies have been America’s unofficial national comfort food for decades. They have gained an iconic status. Not only have they entered the cultural lexicon with the term “Twinkie defense,” but the urban legend about their shelf life has also become a largely debated topic. In an odd subtle way, […]
Another Classic loss for FAMU
For 44 minutes, the spirit of Florida A&M Rattlers had the football team leading the Florida Blue Florida Classic. However, FAMU failed to capitalize on late opportunities and make crucial stops as it lost to Bethune-Cookman University 21-16 on Saturday at the Florida Citrus Bowl. Sophomore quarterback Damien Fleming […]
Rattlers lose big to Arizona State
The Florida A&M men’s basketball team lost Sunday against Arizona State 97-70. Junior point guard Jamie Adams, a third-year agribusiness student from Chicago, led the Rattlers with a team-high 24 points, shooting 40 percent from the three-point line. Adams also added four rebounds and two assists. He said the […]
A family affair
Hell hath no fury like the other woman. This proved true with the affair between David Petraeus and his biographer. Affairs are nothing new when it comes to public officials. Society is so desensitized to this act that it has become expected. The one thing that not even the […]
Models, moguls and Macy’s
Attending Florida A&M can put anyone in the arena to come across great opportunities. When asked if I wanted to style a fashion show sponsored by Macy’s and Russell Simmons, I almost died right there. If this wasn’t broke and famous I don’t know what is. Simmons is an […]