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Students find ways to ward off infamous “freshman 15”

#8220;Oh, you gained a lot of weight!” or “Wow, you look bigger!” are just a couple of the many phrases college students hear after their freshmen year. Long before students arrive on campus, they are expected to gain the traditional “freshman 15” pounds. Although gaining weight during the first year […]

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Setting goals can alleviate pitfalls

Many students deal with the problem of how to accomplish their goals in college. There are many obstacles on the way to graduation. ” There is a lot students should look out for,” said Kirk E. Gavin, assistant dean of the School of General Studies. There are always things that […]

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Miller-Grant Administration focuses on students’ needs

Virgil Miller and Keneshia Grant have big plans for FAMU. With many projects on the horizon and some already in motion, the Miller-Grant Administration is ready to take the University to the next level. While many students were home for the summer, the new SGA President and Vice President were […]

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Angry Campus Pointe Resident

Though this letter is only from one person, it embodies the frustrations of several hundred disenfranchised college students who have found themselves in a seemingly hopeless situation. The situation I speak of is our lodging at several of Tallahassee’s hotels because our apartment complex, Campus Pointe, located at 3000 S. […]

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This is Headline

Sunday. Gaither Gymnasium. 5 p.m. Be there or be square. Sunday will be the first time FAMU fans will have the chance to witness the 2003-2004 Lady Rattlers in action at home as Fort Valley State University travels to Tallahassee for both teams’ final exhibition games before the regular season […]

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Rap the Vote in Florida, Register Now

Dear Editor: The outcome of this year’s presidential election may hinge on the absentee ballots of Florida A&M students! Please don’t allow the Florida vote to be stolen again this year.I urge all students to register to vote in Florida online at www.rockthevote.com.This election is so critical to our future. […]

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In Defense of SBI

In reflecting on Theo Wilson’s Nov. 15 article titled “The Lie of SBI: Capitalism,” I question whether Mr. Wilson understands the economic system he lives under and supports. Mr. Wilson contends that capitalism is inherently destructive to blacks, yet he suggests that the School of Business and Industry focuses 100 […]

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A student in great need!

My name is Sidrena Renae Ruth and I’m currently a student actively enrolled at Florida A&M University. I am in my third-year at FAMU and I am graduating senior, majoring in Criminal Justice with a minor in Pre-law. I entered Florida A&M University in 2001 with high expectations. Those expectations […]

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Local Athlete’s Giving Back..

The 3rd Annual Earl Holmes of the Detroit Lions Featuring Elton Patterson of the Cincinatti Bengals Former Rattler Bring his Professional Skills back to the Community. Saturday June 26, 2004 at Nims Middle School 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 P.mFor More Info Contact Addie Holmes At 850 8784869

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FAMU TCC Merger

Greetings editors of The Famuan. My letter is not really a letter, but more of a request. Recently I read a letter to the editor of Tallahassee Democrat that detailed the proposed FAMU TCC partnership. As I read more information about the proposed partnership I grew concerned that this “partnership” […]