#8220;No snowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible.”-Stanislaw Lec This proverb sums up the feeling of every individual in the administration about the failures this past year. It is true that no one person can be blamed for an institution’s shortcomings in politics and governing itself. Right now, President Fred […]

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Three years ago, Devvin Richardson was at the University of Colorado waiting his turn to one day play as Colorado’s starting running back. Today, Richardson is one of the most talented members of FAMU’s young secondary. “Devvin has played far and beyond what we thought he would,” Head Coach Billy […]

Online dating can be just as risky as playing a game of dice. However, it seems some people are willing to gamble with their relationships. When using an online-based dating service, people never know what the outcome will be. Although dating on the Internet may start out as if it […]

An Open Letter to Our Student Government President/University Trustee: Brother Miller, I must commend you for the leadership and courage that you displayed at the historic September 28, 2004 Board of Trustees Meeting. Regardless of whether students agreed or disagreed with your position, I must say that I respect you […]

The Civic Center is home to sold-out concerts, and also home to FAMU’s annual Career Expo, which was held Monday. The Expo, which was originally for Sept. 15, was rescheduled because of Hurricane Ivan was a success for some students. “I had a great experience. All of the companies I […]

The FAMU Board of Trustees met in the Grand Ballroom Tuesday to discuss important issues and concerns critical to the future success or failure of the University. The major issue was the removal of Fred Gainous as the University’s president. Gainous succeeded Frederick Humphries during the summer of 2002, after […]

Members of the electoral commission went before the 34th Student Senate Monday to ask for the removal of Electoral Commissioner Tiffany Cartwright. Precinct Supervisors Andrea Holmes and Courtney Laws used approximately 20 minutes of the community forum to express their discontent with the leadership of the electoral commission. Together, Laws […]

The Student Government Association hosted the Student Achievements Reception Monday evening in the Architecture Atrium. The catered event was originally scheduled to be held in the President’s mansion. However, due to the threat of bad weather, SGA officials decided to move the reception to the Architecture building. The reception was […]

How do universities with 40,000+ students and multiple campuses avoid financial aid drama? I attended Famu in the late 80s, early 90s, and the financial aid department was a travesty. I graduated and attended another university anticipating a negative financial aid experience. Surprisingly, the financial aid process went smoothly. Many […]