During a Board of Trustees meeting in Orlando, the BOT said they wanted to place President James H. Ammons on administrative leave. “If we can put Dr. Julian White on administrative leave pending the criminal investigation and the outcome, then we, as the board, can place James Ammons under administrative […]
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Professional Degree An Edge
In today’s market, it is difficult to find a job. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Current Population Survey, the unemployment rate for college graduates 20 to 24 years old spiked 5 percent within a few short months, from 7.1 percent in May to 12.1 percent in June, […]
Too Much Education is Unnecessary
Ever consider that there may be a thing as too much education? I see people with multiple degrees, even doctorates, walking around in frustration as they go to interview after interview with a horrified look of disgust permanently stamped on his or her face. The thing is, there are only […]
Your Circumstances Here Do Not Decide Your Future
Congratulations. The big day is approaching. You have accomplished what you came to college for, which is to graduate and receive a degree regardless of how long it may have taken you. Now, I know most of you are thinking that due to all of the hazing allegations, claims of […]
Salif Kante: Living The Tennis Dream, Working towards Division I
Salif Kante’s long-held desire to turn his tennis talents into an American Division I scholarship has finally become reality. The 22-year-old native of the Republic of Senegal in West Africa capitalized on his American venture after signing to play tennis at Florida A&M last spring. Now, he’s determined to overcome […]
FAMU Plays Southeastern on Dec. 8
The Florida A&M Men’s Basketball team looks for its second win of the season as they prepare for Southeastern University. The Rattlers, who won their last game 94-65 against the Yellow Jackets of Allen University, look to build off that momentum. The Rattlers are 1-7 on the season, losing their […]
Men’s Track Team Looks to Unite at Birmingham on Dec. 8
The men’s track and field team sees the opening meet of the 2011-2012 season as an opportunity to strengthen its unity while qualifying for a championship berth in the process. On Thursday, Florida A&M will travel to the Birmingham Metro CrossPlex in Birmingham, Ala., to participate in the Birmingham Ice […]
FAMU Steamrolls Allen University in First Win of Season
The Florida A&M men’s basketball team steamrolled Allen University to earn its first win of the season by a final score of 94-65 in the Al Lawson Center on Monday night. Six players scored in double digits for FAMU (1-7). Guard Reggie Lewis was the leading scorer with 16 points. […]
Small Paper but Loud Voice
This semester as Editor-in-Chief with The Famuan has been the best, and worst, semester of my life. I never understood how much power the press can hold, and what a grave responsibility that is, but FAMU taught me the lesson very quickly. Since day one, this paper has seen and […]
We’re Doing This for You, FAMUans
Ask anyone in The Famuan: on layout nights, I’m usually the guy buzzing around the newsroom, looking over shoulders and pointing out grammar and technical things in others’ writing. I love words. They are, and always, have been my favorite part of journalism; photos are a close second. But, in […]