It is with a humble spirit that I introduce myself as the editor-in-chief for the spring 2013 semester. The Famuan has and will always be an important part of my college career. I have grown as a student and as a journalist. When I found out I was chosen […]
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New FAMU administrator tackles hazing, reports to work on Friday
Bryan F. Smith is scheduled to report to work Friday, according to a statement from the university. Florida A&M announced the hiring of Smith, who will serve as the anti-hazing administrator, to students and faculty via email last week. Smith will assist Interim President Larry Robinson. “We are confident […]
Doomed to consume
The country we live in was founded on capitalism, which is an economic system characterized by private or corporate ownership of capital goods, according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. The problem with most people today is that they fall into consumerism. The dictionary also defines consumerism as the theory that an […]
FAMU placed on yearlong probation status
Florida A&M has been placed on a 12-month probation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. However, during the probationary period FAMU will remain an academically accredited institution. FAMU Interim President Larry Robinson said the school has not yet been given an official letter, but that SACS will provide […]
Rattlers blow out Allen 109-59
The Florida A&M men’s basketball team (4-6) defeated the Allen State University Yellow Jackets (2-10) Saturday 109-59. Head basketball coach Clemon Johnson was pleased with the team’s performance. “We need these types of games,” said Coach Clemon Johnson. The Rattlers started the game with a 23-9 run. The Rattler […]
Lady Rattlers lose heartbreaker to SE LA 62-59
In the last home game of 2012, the Florida A&M Lady Rattlers couldn’t escape late game execution and sloppy ball control as they fell to the Southeastern Louisiana Lady Lions 62-59 Saturday night. The loss was disheartening for the team, as it led for the majority of the game […]
An “N” word to the wise
Let’s talk about the “N” word. Who doesn’t use the word? Florida A&M’s Collegiate 100 Black Men of Tallahassee and SISTUHS, Incorporated exposed the powerful word during an open discussion on Wednesday. The “N” word has many connotations associated with the history of the U.S. Whether the connotation is […]
Rattlers routed by UNF 72-47
The Florida A&M men’s basketball team lost Thursday against University of North Florida 72-47. The team shot 33 percent from the field and 17 percent from three. Junior point guard Jamie Adams, a third-year agribusiness student from Chicago, was the only player to score in double digits. Adams has […]
Lady Rattlers lose to Southern Miss
Trailing by 25 points with just over 11 minutes to go, the Florida A&M Lady Rattlers embarked on a 30-12 run in the home stretch. However, a slow start and late turnovers doomed the team as it fell to the University of Southern Mississippi Eagles 88-71 Wednesday night in […]
FAMU asks court to dismiss Champion case
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Attorneys for Florida A&M University on Wednesday asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the family of a drum major who died last year after being hazed by fellow band members, claiming Robert Champion was a willing participant in the ritual. University attorney Richard Mitchell […]