The university could be facing a 15 percent tuition hike along with another budget cut in an effort to cope with the economic crisis. Student senators discussed the issue at Monday’s senate meeting. The senate chamber was at full capacity as senators discussed budget cuts and tuition hikes. Parliamentarian Quintin […]

Leontyne Sharel Mason is a junior broadcast student from DeLand, Fla. Leontyne is very personable and free-spirited. In her free time she enjoys writing poems, songs and short stories. This is her first year working with The Famuan as the deputy opinions editor. She is a member of NCNW and […]

Andrew Skerritt, assistant professor of journalism and Famuan adviser, is a graduate of Howard University. He obtained his master’s from Winthrop University. Before coming to Florida A&M, he was a columnist and an editor for the St. Petersburg Times. He also was an award winning columnist and editor for the […]

With Barack Obama in the White House, it could be safe to say that black people have undoubtedly come a long way. However, after sitting through a showing of “The Colored Museum,” one could beg to differ. Boasting a capable and clever cast along with dazzling lights and a brilliant […]

Students are in constant need of guidance and are not always sure of where to turn to get it. Lack of direction can destroy even the best student, and without the proper planning, even the most driven individual can ruin an otherwise perfect future. The Society of Professional Journalists recognized […]

Caryn Wilson is a sophomore newspaper journalism student and Chinese minor from Charlotte, North Carolina. Upon entering Florida A&M University in August of 2007, she was awarded the Distinguished Scholars scholarship, and the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication scholarship. At FAMU, Wilson has maintained Honor Roll or the Dean’ […]

Jordan Culver is an 19-year-old Newspaper Journalism student originally from Philadelphia, Pa by way of Orlando.  Since the age of 16 Jordan has been actively involved in journalism, working as an editor for his high school’s yearbook and receiving an editor’s position with the Famuan newspaper during his first semester […]

Tis the season for cuts. And this seems to be the sentiment of lawmakers of late, as the legislative session begins Tuesday. Sadly those working in health care and social services have been severely neglected in terms of funding. And as more state departments get the big slash, the people […]

In just three days, ABC’s Emmy winning program “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” will notify a Leon County family that their home will be renovated. Five North Florida families are being considered for the build. Julia Roberts, media contact for the Leon County project, said the family has not been chosen […]

Madea’s Back! Unfortunately she’s going to jail. Director, writer and producer Tyler Perry brings this infamous character back to Front Street for the latest installment of his motion picture empire. After a brief hiatus, Madea has returned in “Madea Goes to Jail.”  Madea’s violent, crazed antics finally catch up with […]