During my first year at Florida A&M University, I was told about Set Friday and how much fun it was. I was told the Set would be filled with vendors galore similar to a flea market, and loud music playing with dancing similar to an outdoor club. I saw what […]

Various friends of Maurice Hicks Jr. describe him as a passionate man of God who will stop at nothing to witness to the youth. But Hicks didn’t always center his life on God. Honestly, if one were to meet Hicks five years ago, they might have described him as a […]

Curls, braids, dreadlocks and Hawaiian silky straight hair are just a few of the diverse hairstyles black men and women wear. Carol’s Daughter, a company that sells natural hair products, has attracted consumers across the globe. Carol’s Daughter began in the early 1990s by founder Lisa Price.  She never intended […]

After over 30 years of service, Sports Information director Alvin Hollins has been given until tomorrow, Oct. 2nd to resign from his position or he will be fired.  The Famuan contacted Hollins, who said he was “unable to confirm or deny anything about the situation.” The decision to let Hollins […]

Students are flooding the school’s clinic and local hospitals in fear of contracting the swine flu. Florida A&M University and the Tallahassee Memorial Hospital are preparing for the worst as the swine flu continues to spread. Fortunately, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the swine flu vaccine […]

Mario—”D.N.A.” (10/13) R&B singer Mario switched up his usual melodic and romantic ballads to a more edgy sound. This new album is R&B influenced with a modern dance/pop sound. Mario’s music is still personal and very relatable to those who have been where he has been and those who are […]

Many music artists feature guest artists on their albums to enhance the sound of certain tracks. Independent Christian hip-hop artist Jonathan Snell has no exception when it comes to his music album, “Almost There.” In fact, Snell claims he isn’t the main writer, Christ helped. Snell is only a vessel. […]

1.     Didn’t the Marching “100” absolutely kill it at the Atlanta Classic? 2.     Is there any historical accuracy to the stories “Soul Train” generates? 3.     Why can’t financial aid distribute scholarships in a timely fashion? Hasn’t a month passed since school started? 4.     Why are some guys so against/afraid of […]

With September coming to an end, television networks have begun premiering their new primetime line-ups for the new season.  Along with the return of old favorites are a slew of new dramas, comedies, spin-offs, and even a musical promising to be quite “gleeful” (check out ABC’s new teen-drama, “Glee”).  However, […]

Cell phones are not just phones anymore. They have become gadgets that allow the user to control nearly every aspect of their day-to-day lives, literally. From managing bank accounts to updating various social networks, these gadgets have an application for everything.   Touch screen phones have been growing in popularity over […]