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Hair becoming smaller issue at the office

The toil for acceptable hair in the work place has been going on for more than a century, said Maurice Wiggins, a 23-year-old accounting senior from Jacksonville. “It’s time for a change and it needs to start right here in the (historically black colleges and universities). Yeah, my hair is […]

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Spring 2006 Moments

1. The Passing of civil rights heroine Coretta Scott-King.2. The suspension of the Alpha Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi because of hazing allegations.3. Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney’s police assault case.4. Copyright infringement issues facing spring election candidates.5. The death of former first lady, Antoinette M. Humphries.6. The return of Zeta […]

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To attract collegian residents, cities need diversity

Recent studies and results from the Census Bureau have shown that more and more college students are moving to some of America’s biggest cities, “chasing jobs and culture and driving up home prices,” causing cities in the Northeast and Midwest to fall behind the South and West in attracting educated […]

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The Man conspires against people

According to CNN, the Midwestern states are experiencing the worst outbreak in Mumps the nation’s experienced in almost 20 years. The recent outbreak of mumps is the largest – with more than 1,000 cases – in almost two decades and according to the nation’s federal health agency, the outbreak is […]

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Our mission: cover news, not make campus friends

Thirty-seven issues. Thirty-seven grueling issues, but we made it. As quick as it began, the spring semester has come to an end. Coming into this semester, we at The Famuan knew we had a job to do. We had a mission, and we accepted it. There were long days and […]

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FAMU Announcements

Calling all students who are interested in making a difference during this upcoming election season, as well as with various issues concerning our campus right now. This is your chance to volunteer and gain firsthand experience with leading organizations around the country. If interested please contact Corliss M. Allen, FAMU’s […]

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College students struggle with relationships

Some people enter their first committed relationship during college. On the one hand, romantic relationships can be wonderful and bring out the best in two people. On the other, even the healthiest relationship will have times when things are complicated, confusing and challenging. Problems sometimes arise when two people have […]

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Rental companies weigh in on lawsuit

Online DVD rental services that deliver movies by mail are growing quickly, with more than 5 million subscribers nationwide. Now the company that pioneered the business, Netflix, is accusing Blockbuster of trying to copy its patented Internet business model. Netflix launched its service seven years ago in response to the […]

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New directory aims to put ‘Green’ in pockets

The “yellow pages” of student entrepreneurs is coming to Florida A&M University’s campus in September. The Green Pages, a student business directory aims to bring small student businesses to the forefront and encourage students to choose student businesses as a primary source, not an alternative. “Got Green?” is a strategic […]

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Suspended frat members sue university

The Florida A&M University students that were recently charged for hazing have filed suit against the university Thursday, citing that they did not receive due process. The university suspended five Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. members, Brian Bowman, Cory Gray, Jason Harris, Marcus Hughes and Michael Morton, after they were […]