The Florida A&M University-Florida State University College of Engineering will remain united, as decided at the Board of Trustees meeting Wednesday. Some students said they are excited about the trustees’ decision to remain together. “I’m glad we’re not splitting because I get to experience the best of both worlds,” said […]
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Residents express concerns with dorms
The Florida A&M University’s Office of Housing and Residence Life held its first annual “Whine and Dine” housing forum Tuesday to provide students a chance to voice their concerns and suggestions about living on campus. The Resident Assistant Council invited university leaders to answer the concerns of students and respond […]
Fall sports looking to attract more fans to competitions
The fall is known as football season and fans fill up Bragg Stadium for home games. But other fall sports like golf, cross country, and volleyball are not feeling the same love and support. “Some people just don’t think highly of other sports besides football and basketball,” said women’s cross […]
Letter from the Editor
There it was. Staring me in my face with all its flawed glory on the morning of Monday, Sept. 3, 2007. It was my first issue of The Famuan. It was the culmination of nearly 14 hours of work. And it was wonderfully inadequate. A bad folio here. A stretched […]
FAMU’s potential is growing
Throughout 2008, the university has made several strides to demonstrate excellence with care. Namely when Ammons’ administration lifted the daunting probation, students soared in numbers to promote political awareness and many of our constituents achieved several accomplishments. This momentum need not die. It must continue to be a driving force […]
Holds may prevent access
Beginning Dec. 17, students with holds on their accounts will not be able to access the Student Administration System “OurFAMU/iRATTLER” until after Jan. 3, 2009. “We are very aware of blocks students have on their accounts,” said Karen Parker, adviser of the School of General Studies. “For general studies, we […]
Grads to host youth day
Florida A&M University’s Community Psychology Graduate Program will host its first “We Believe in Youth Day” Saturday in order to reach Tallahassee’s youth. The event will take place at the Orange Avenue Apartment Complex and is open to youth between the ages of 11 and 16. Beverly Mount, who serves […]
College clothes a thing of the past
As graduation approaches for some, finding a job is usually the most pressing item on a graduate’s to do list. But let’s not forget about post graduation fashion. The days of rolling out of bed, and throwing on your favorite jeans, sweatshirt and flip-flops, are gone. Also, that ensemble featuring […]
Graduation rate jumps in 2008
This fall, 702 Florida A&M University students will graduate; this is a 4 percent increase from the fall 2007 graduating class of 672. Henry Kirby, the commencement chair said normally during the fall semester, the range varies from 650 to 750 graduates. Though 702 students will graduate, everyone may not […]
Real world still may be daunting
After four and half years of extensive research papers, frustrating group members and sleepless nights of editing — I am graduating. But instead of being excited about what’s to come, I’m nervous and unsure of my future and I hate that this is my reality. A week from today I’ll […]