Through the woods, and traps, to the burning tracks, the FAMU women cross-country team has overcome many obstacles. With the 2007 season well under way, the Lady Rattlers are promising a winning season. “The season is going to be great, there are a lot of freshmen who are stepping up […]
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Volleyball team snags a 3-1 win at home
Being six time defending champions of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, the Lady Rattlers volleyball team knows every time they step on the volleyball court they are targets. FAMU defeated Mercer University 3-1 in its first home game on Wednesday. The Lady Rattlers dropped the first set to Mercer University 29-31. […]
Jena seen in many colors
With thousands of people in attendance, and the atmosphere filled with nothing but sister and brotherhood, one could still come to the conclusion, “if a minority wants to feel like three-fifths of a person again, I suggest one take the drive to Jena, La.” I went to the “Jena Six” […]
Harris announced as basketball head coach
Men’s Basketball at Florida A&M University has gone through several ups and downs. One of the “ups” includes the naming as 2007 Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference champions. The down was losing a coach to matters that did not involve basketball. The news was announced at a 1 p.m. press conference Thursday […]
Making money: The Federal Reserve’s role
Due to popular demand the “If you Love Money, Know Money” column is back. Readers are deciding they want to learn more about money, and I want to provide them with all the information I know. In my last column, I discussed the history of money, how it acquires […]
Your Complete List of Events for the Week of 9-16-2007
The Brown-Speed Administration will host their first Senior Class General Body Meeting today at 7 p.m. in Perry Paige Auditorium. This meeting will provide vital information pertaining to the entire semester. Senior class t-shirts will be distributed as well, on a first come, first served basis! Contact Anquan B. Brown […]
Timely major selection suggested
Changing majors not only changes curriculums, it also results in more money being spent and a later graduation date. According to http://green ville.edu/academics/strengthsfinder/article3.shtmlhen, a college student will change their major five or six times and end up in a career that has little or nothing to do with their degree. […]
The Hiss: Q&A with Pleasure P
Pleasure, formerly of the music group Pretty Ricky, stopped by Florida A&M University. We caught with the self-proclaimed “Bad Boy of R&B” for a brief interview. The Famuan: What brings you to Florida A&M University? Pleasure: I live here. I have a home in Southwood. This is my coming home […]
Tavis Smiley starts tour at Lee Hall
Nationally recognized author, journalist, political commentator and talk show host, Tavis Smiley, will bring his “Talented Tenth Tour” to Florida A&M University Thursday. The event is geared towards encouraging students to become successful. Smiley said the purpose of the tour is to promote success in and outside of college. The […]
Greek life under religious magnifying glass
#8220;Stomping the yard” with desired colors and Greek letters. Leading the university in community service projects. Throwing the biggest parties of the year. Lending a helping hand to fellow members. Greek-lettered organizations. Their purpose and function can become blurred not only in the eyes of the university, but with its […]