My life has always been full of surprises, and, to this day, this one still leaves me wondering. It started my freshman year here at FAMU. I was an out-of state student from Colorado Springs, Colo., who had no clue what he was doing. I took a chance, however, and […]
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Letter to the Editor: Where Have the Good Teachers Gone?
To Whom It May Concern: The Honors Program has been a major part of our university for quite some time. In the Honors Program, there are different classes ranging from Social Sciences and Math, to harder sciences like Organic Chemistry. The Honors Program offers students a unique alternative to the […]
FAMUAN Recipe: Shiitake Fried Rice
Hobbies are a great, productive way to spend down time between tests, homework and work. If you live off campus and like shiitake mushrooms, this is something you may have an interest in. Back in November, I saw a tutorial video on the Martha Stewart web site on how to […]
Kevin Hart Does It Again
Kevin Hart has done it again, this time on the big screen. His recently debuted stand-up comedy, “Laugh at My Pain,” is in theatres. Hart has had several comedy specials on “Comedy Central.” “Laugh at my Pain” is his first to be in theatres, joining the ranks of comedians like […]
FAMU Connection ‘Seizes’ University History
Performing in a packed Charles Winter Wood Theater, the FAMU Connection showcased their high-energy, recruitment tactics with their “Seize the Day performance,” on Wednesday. With a strong show tune presence and a blend of soul, jazz and gospel, the 12 members of the FAMU Connection chronicled the history of the […]
Bowling Team Focuses on MEAC Championship
As the Florida A&M bowling team prepares for a new season, they keep one goal in mind: The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Championship. Graduate student and team captain Lauren Mathews said the team’s state of mind will lead it to the championship. “In preparation for the season, we are doing things […]
FAMU Professor Enters Kenyan Politics
Barack Otieno Abonyo Ph.D isn’t your average professor at Florida A & M – he is running for governor of Kisumu County, Kenya. The Kenyan native of the Nyando District, Abonyo has an extensive résumé, with attributes ranging from being a published author to an award-winning physiologist. After earning a […]
FAMU Students Raise Thousands for Haiti Relief
On Jan. 12, 2010, Port-au-Prince was rocked by a magnitude 7 earthquake that killed thousands. Members of the Florida A&M community came together to send relief to the millions of people affected by the quake. President James Ammons helped form the committee by appointing Henry Kirby, dean […]
Upward Bound’s Epic Magazine Brings Success
Florida A&M’s Upward Bound students established U.B. Epic Magazine, a multi-media web publication. Michelle Hayes, a media advisor and publicist for U.B. Epic, said the magazine was founded by students this summer. “The magazine began its process late June as a media project and evolved into a really dynamic web […]
Hall of Fame Belongs to Real Athletes
President James Ammons is now a proud member of the Florida A&M sports Hall of Fame. His lengthy list of credentials, which placed him among the all-time great athletes of this university, include… well, nothing. As always, I have to put in my disclaimer on the topic prior to people […]