We messed up. More specifically, I messed up. As editor in chief of The Famuan, I’ve been given the daunting task of making sure that everything that finds its way into the paper is presented in a fair and balanced manner and serves the greater good of the university community. […]

With elections over, and a new Student Government Association president and vice-president elected, outgoing President Ramon Alexander has plenty of plans for the future. A 21-year old political science student from Tallahassee, Alexander has described his year as president to be a year full of great accomplishments. But he has […]

Driving down Orange Avenue for the past year has been tedious, some students said. With road construction from South Monroe St. to Blairstone Road, many individuals avoid the avenue all together, opting to take the detours. Charles Wu, chief of engineering for Leon County and project manager of Orange Avenue, […]

Florida A&M University Provost Debra Austin recently released plans proposing the restructuring of colleges and schools throughout the university. “I have found that it is time for FAMU to adapt to the changing environment and public debate about the purpose of higher education,” Austin said in her “Message from the […]

Despite laws in every state that make it illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to purchase or possess alcohol, young people report that alcohol is easy to obtain and that many high school and college students drink with one goal – to get drunk, according to Alcohol and […]

Cardiovascular disease, blindness, amputation and kidney failure are complications of the fifth deadliest disease in America, diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association 2.7 million black people age 20 and older have diabetes. “Everything just went blank,” said Jarvis McBride, 22, a senior criminal justice student from Miami. One day, […]

If the ever-questionable Gov. Jeb Bush has his way, Florida middle-schoolers may soon be trading their PlayStation 2s for graphing calculators. In a press conference Feb. 15, Bush introduced more education plans that would toughen the curriculum for middle- and high-school students. While the governor should be applauded for trying […]

Three hours and 45 minutes of SAT testing, four to five hours of ACT testing and four days of FCAT testing. Imagine as a college student having to sit through hours and possibly even days to complete a mandatory standardized test issued by President Bush. The Bush administration has appointed […]

After hearing from about 12 Frenchtown stakeholders opposed to the city’s plans to build a holding pond in the area, city commissioners decided unanimously to look into other options. The voices of the 36 opponents were heard, according to the Tallahassee Democrat. And contrary to Leon County Commissioner Bill Proctor, […]

It was a rough afternoon for the Lady Rattlers as they limped to a 65-50 loss to the Delaware State Hornets. The most glaring deficiencies came on the offensive end as they struggled for much of the night to execute around the basket. The Lady Rattlers came into the game […]