A day that may still be a vivid memory to some is September 11, 2001–– the day that many lives were lost as well as the lives of people’s loved ones. On that day, some people can recall exactly where they were and what they were doing. The freshman class […]
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Spike Lee Speaks at Golden Tribe Lectures
Success and focus came late for Spike Lee, the acclaimed director told a sold-out audience at Florida State’s Ruby Diamond Auditorium on Thursday evening as a part of the Golden Tribe Lecture Series. Lee discussed several topics, including his humble beginnings as a small-time film director and the importance of […]
Eulogies Honor Fallen 9/11 Heroes
On Sept. 11, 2001, the United States suffered one of the most devastating attacks in the country’s history. Citizens from around the country watched two planes collide into the World Trade Center. Attacks on the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. killed 184 people. In commemoration of the tenth anniversary of the […]
Lady Rattlers Still Searching for First Win
The Florida A&M volleyball team traveled to Coral Gables, Fla., for the University of Miami tournament. The Rattlers played on Friday against the Oklahoma Sooners and played Saturday against Auburn. The Lady Rattlers lost in three straight sets to Oklahoma Sooners. The score of the first set was 25-11, the […]
Nadine Mulvaney Strives for MEAC Crown
Nadine Mulvany may be the fastest female cross country runner in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, and has yet to run her first race. Although she is one of the newer faces on Florida A&M’s team, she is also one of the most respected. The 21-year-old Criminal Justice student from San […]
FAMU Student’s Death Stirs Abuse Discussion
Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered community gathered on Friday to address issues on same-sex domestic violence and the role it played in the recent and unfortunate loss of Florida A&M’s basketball player Shannon Washington. Washington was killed last Sunday in a violent argument with her partner, Starquineshia […]
Students Cash in on Their NetChecks
lsquo;Celebrate Your YOUniqueness’ is its slogan. Last Thursday made one month since Younique 1 Boutique (Y1B) has been in business. Its creators are two Florida A&M students. E’Dena Johnson and Niekeisha Pryce said that they used their summer Financial Aid net checks to open their first business. “We stepped out on faith,” said Johnson. Y1B is a small […]
FAMUAN Face-Off: Is Abstinence A Choice?
People “choose” abstinence for the wrong reasons. Most are victims of the conventional belief that sex is somehow about morality, and that desiring and enjoying premarital sex, as an adult, makes you a bad person. Someone else probably made the choice for you. Think about it. Growing up, how often […]
Women Bring Home Top Five Spots
The Florida A&M Lady Rattlers cross-country team brought home its second consecutive first-place finish. The reward came after dominating the competition at the 2011 Albany State University Cross Country Invitational Saturday at Sherwood Legacy Park in Albany, Ga. Taking places one through five, the ladies scored 15 points at the […]
FAMUAN Face-Off: Makeup Miracle vs. Natural Beauty
L’Oreal, the French cosmetic company, has pushed its slogan “Because you’re worth it” since 2004. Some ladies won’t step out in the public eye without the help of best friend, L’Oreal. But, to most women, the tedious work it takes to powder the face, emphasize cheek bones, and elongate […]