Sunday the Florida A&M men’s basketball team (0-2) will be facing the Arizona State Sun Devils (1-0). “Even though we are off to a rough start there has been a lot of a positive,” says Coach Clemon Johnson. During the last game he noticed that when playing man to […]
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Rattlers lose big to Arizona State
The Florida A&M men’s basketball team lost Sunday against Arizona State 97-70. Junior point guard Jamie Adams, a third-year agribusiness student from Chicago, led the Rattlers with a team-high 24 points, shooting 40 percent from the three-point line. Adams also added four rebounds and two assists. He said the […]
Another Classic loss for FAMU
For 44 minutes, the spirit of Florida A&M Rattlers had the football team leading the Florida Blue Florida Classic. However, FAMU failed to capitalize on late opportunities and make crucial stops as it lost to Bethune-Cookman University 21-16 on Saturday at the Florida Citrus Bowl. Sophomore quarterback Damien Fleming […]
Let us not point the finger
When you point a finger there are always three pointing back at you. In covering the weeks, months and now year following Robert Champion’s death, The Famuan is in a recovery mode. Some who were wary of having their names appear on our pages are finally coming around. And […]
Thanking God it’s Thursday?
Black Thursday is the new Black Friday. Each year retailers engage in a battle to be the first to open their doors and the first to offer special “one day” sales, but this Thanksgiving, it has gone too far. Several stores, Sears, Macy’s, Target, Wal-Mart and Toys R Us […]
The Twinkie’s legacy
Twinkies have been America’s unofficial national comfort food for decades. They have gained an iconic status. Not only have they entered the cultural lexicon with the term “Twinkie defense,” but the urban legend about their shelf life has also become a largely debated topic. In an odd subtle way, […]
Is black skin the fountain of youth?
The phrase, “black don’t crack” is usually used when associating African American’s youthful good looks even during they’re advanced years. But is the saying really true? Many believe that because of the African descent, many blacks were blessed with skin that ages slower than other races. Does the color […]
Administrative facelift
Staff positions at Florida A&M have been subject to change after the death of drum major Robert Champion and the university’s need of new leadership. Students were not allowed to join any organizations last semester and the Marching “100” is still suspended. FAMU has seen many positions open and […]
Does the heart really grow fonder within many miles?
The phrase “it’s not for the weak at heart” is an expression that describes the infamous long distance relationship. The midnights to wee hour arguments, the absence of the other person’s caress and the omen of infidelity are something that typical long distance relationships couples experience on a daily […]
Remember the time?
For the first time in more than fifty years, the Marching “100” did not perform during homecoming or the Florida Classic. The band is still under a standing suspension that will last until the end of the spring semester after the death of drum major Robert Champion in November […]