During another lengthy senate meeting Monday night, some senators debated the validity of the senate election last week, leading to an informal discussion Tuesday about the issue. Junior senator Brittani King, who brought up the issue on Monday, said the elections are invalid because of the use of absentee ballots […]
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Student achieves notoriety
There are many exceptional students on the campus of Florida A&M University and many are considered leaders among their peers. However, there are those students who rule in the backdrop and eventually get their time to shine. Darius Graham is now that student in the spotlight. Graham is a noted […]
Paper needs respect
Established in 1900 and still going strong, it’s about time for FAMU to start respecting The Famuan for the institution it is. Older than any organization on campus, The Famuan has produced a steady stream of proficient professionals in the competitive field of journalism. In the past year alone, the […]
From whence we came: Recognizing 105 years
January 1, 2005 marked the first day of celebration for The Famuan’s 105 years in publication. It has evolved through the years and gone through many changes. The Black Archives provides the history of all newspapers published by FAMU. The College Arms, established in 1900, was the name of the […]
Veteran staffer recalls love for the job
My first week in The Famuan was the bomb. Literally. Moments after I submitted my first article, members of the staff got word that Lee Hall had been bombed. While the bomb only singed the walls of the main floor bathroom, it was enough to send fear into others that […]
Reflections of a new staff editor
I’m not sure when I realized how important working at The Famuan had become to my life. But, I think it was when I couldn’t recall the last time I went out with my friends who weren’t on staff or when I began to feel guilty for leaving the office […]
FAMU legends fondly remembered
In commemoration of The Famuan’s many years of serving Florida A&M University, we, the staff, would like to reflect on those who were influential and had an uncompromising effect on the storylines and reporting of the budding journalists in the arena of sports. Alonzo Smith Jake Gaither- many know him […]
Howard Beats FAMU in Paper Chase
I recently visited your website and noticed that the masthead of your paper says that The FAMUAN is the most frequently published newspaper at an HBCU. While that may have been true a year ago, the title of most frequently published HBCU paper today rests with The Hilltop, of Howard […]
Five Southern Omegas arrested
Trying to join Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. at Southern University cost Donald Rutledge a job, a chance to graduate this spring, and a best friend. Moreover, the 24-year-old senior medical technology major said he was beaten at two unauthorized pledge sessions, and later went to the hospital coughing up […]
University lags in tech race
FAMU may be holding its own in the great university technology race, but it does have a number of issues. With students and faculty being able to check their university status without waiting in lines, being able to enter dorm halls or restricted rooms after hours with key cards and […]