The Better World Books Foundation and the Florida A&M University Green Coalition has partnered in efforts to give back. In an effort to promote literacy, the FAMU Green Coalition is asking citizens of the Tallahassee community to donate unwanted textbooks. “Ryan Mitchell in the Environmental Safety Department sent me an […]

Thanks to the success of 2008’s HBO documentary “The Black List Vol. 1,” a program that chronicled the life of influential blacks through interviews and intimate life stories, the network followed up with “The Black List Vol. 2.” “The Black List Vol. 2,” created by Elvis Mitchell and Timothy Greenfield-Sanders […]

People are getting laid off, receiving less pay, and struggling more and more, which means one thing-the economy is truly in a bind. With all of these concerns and worries lurking, many students are leaning toward graduate school, rather than jobs that simply aren’t there. “It’s better for me to […]

Latasha Edwards is a graduating senior from Houston, Texas. She currently serves as Public Relations Coordinator for The Famuan. Before being the Public Relations Coordinator, she served as Sports Editor, Lifestyles Editor and Assistant Opinions Editors. She has hopes of pursuing a career in the professional field of sports communications […]

Eight years ago one movie took street racing, pulse pounding action, and highly customized cars to a whole new level. The movie built on speed and intensity has become a worldwide phenomenon, and next month, “Fast & Furious” will do it again- this time with an original cast member on […]

Ever had a problem at Florida A&M University but was not sure where to go or who to talk to in order to get it resolved? On Wednesday, March 18, the School of General Studies and the Undergraduate Experience Program presented “Let‘s Talk! A Student Issue Forum.” Students brought their […]

Going to school, maintaining relationships, partying and participating in extracurricular activities are priorities for college students.  Education should be the main concern for every student, but for some Florida A&M University students, working to pay bills is a must. “I work not only to pay my bills but because it […]

Walking up and down Florida A&M University’s campus, it is hard not to notice the mixture of women with long hair, short hair, braids, wigs and everything in between. It is no secret that hair is a major priority for a large number of black women. Most of the women […]

The Florida A&M University men’s basketball team was ousted from the 2009 MEAC tournament after a landslide 71-41 loss in the quarterfinals to the top-seeded Bears from Morgan State University. On opening night of the tournament the Rattlers advanced gracefully over rival Howard University 71-58 securing a spot in the […]

In a new age of technology and social media, certain skills that used to be optional are now recommended and in many cases required.  Networking skills, communication techniques, and business strategies are all constantly changing and evolving and sometimes it can be hard for a student or even an adult […]