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CFO prepares students for the future

The Chief Financiers Organization was started a little more than two years ago to address the need of extremely talented students at FAMU who wanted to learn about and pursue finance careers. Through informational seminars and simulations held by the CFO, students are able to gain confidence, knowledge and the […]

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Food nourishes more than just body, revives skin as well

Lemons, avocados, honey, sugar, oatmeal and even eggs are not your everyday foods anymore. These foods are now multi-purposed-they have tremendous effects for skin. “The skin is the largest organ of the body. It is the protector of vital organs,” said Julye Williams, a licensed skin care specialist and speaker […]

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Rattlers rally late for split, 5-4 win

Head Coach Joe Durant needed medical attention after Saturday’s nightcap thriller against Norfolk State. “I think I pulled a calf muscle jumping up and celebrating,” said a wincing, limping Durant after Nick Parker raced home from second with the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning of FAMU’s […]

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Sloppiness plagues Lady Aggies; double win for FAMU

Missing key players and plagued by sloppy pitching, the Lady Aggies of North Carolina A&T lost twice to the Rattlerettes in a doubleheader Saturday 3-0, 19-1. The Rattlerettes (20-20, 6-2 MEAC) shined both offensively and defensively in the first game. Senior pitcher Tenye Tasby threw a no-hitter, had no errors […]

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Oliver discusses career, Fox lineup

Pam Oliver, who anchors for Fox Sports South in Atlanta and writes for the Southern Regional Sports Report, visited FAMU March 29 and 30. She spoke to students sharing aspects of her journey from FAMU toward becoming a successful journalist. Oliver agreed to interview with N’Gia Timmons of The Famuan. […]

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Women should expect to be groped at BCR

As the month of April approaches, we will soon be revisited by the annual Black College Reunion event. In the past, this annual flesh-fest has had Daytona as its setting, but whatever the venue it takes place in, the results usually involves the same pleasant subject matter. This being shapely […]

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Virtue in a woman is rare but genuine

The book of Proverbs asks: “Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.”There are countless multifaceted women in the world, but a virtuous woman excels them all. What distinguishes a virtuous woman from all others is her impeccable character and moral excellence. A virtuous woman […]

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Ancestor of slaves finally seeks amends

A woman whose ancestors were slaves sued three major companies for profiting from slavery for nearly two centuries. The insurance company Aetna, the financial group FleetBoston and CSX, a railroad company are being sued on behalf of the 35 million American descendants of African slaves. According to the Associated Press, […]

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Campus Notes

Images Modeling Troupe ReunionFAMU Images Modeling Troupe is seeking all IMAGES models, from 1985 to present, for participation in the Fashion Show Reunion on April14. All current and former members are asked to contact Donald Beckwith at 561-2316 or email Donald.Beckwith@famu.edu for more details about this event. Summer Graduation Application […]

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FAMU gets ‘Spunk’ from theatrical performance

The Essential Theatre brought FAMU students a little “Spunk,” in a creative and energetic adaptation of three works written by Zora Neale Hurston. The play consists of three different tales. The first tale, “Sweat”, about a timid housewife Delia (April O’Bryant) who endures physical and mental abuse from her husband […]