In a world where technology invades every aspect of our lives, it becomes easy to get distracted and cause simple careless accidents. According to a 29-year-old Tampa man, that is exactly what happened. Phernando Cuello was involved in a minor traffic accident on State Road 54 in Pasco County. He […]
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FAMU Basketball Moves Ahead Without Harris
After the recent dismissal of Florida A&M basketball coach, Eugene Harris, the athletic department is looking for his replacement. According to Athletic Director, Derek Horne, preparations are being made immediately for the selection process of a new coach. Horne said a new selection committee is being assembled carefully. “We want […]
A Letter to Online Commenters
We would first like to thank you for taking your time out to visit our site and read the articles of our fellow students. It gives us great pleasure to know that we are getting to others via the World Wide Web. However, we at The Famuan would like to […]
Tis the season for procrastination and crazed seniors
I’ve been on staff at the Famuan for almost two years, and every semester we dread the day we’ll see them: Capstone seniors. Wild-eyed and desperate, they knock down the doors of the Famuan and stalk editors, begging for stories to complete their Capstone requirements. For those of you outside […]
Lawmakers Consider Bills to Relax Gun Rules
Laws that could change Florida’s gun laws are being considered in the 2011 Legislative Session. Senate Bill 234 and the complementary House Bill 517 would allow citizens with concealed gun licenses to carry them openly. SB 234 would allow gun-licensed individuals to possess guns inside elementary and secondary […]
Legislators Want to Split Florida Courts
The Florida Supreme Court may be split into two entities under legislation being proposed during the 2011 Session. The decision has called much attention to the state Supreme Court. House Joint Resolution 7111 sponsored by Rep. Eric Eisnaugle (R-Orlando), would split the state Supreme Court into different branches: one to […]
Clark’s Return Not Enough for Rattler’s Tennis
The Florida A&M men’s tennis team was defeated by South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, SC, Saturday afternoon with a final score of 5-2. The Rattlers are officially ranked No. 2 in the Southern division of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. The team is still in the top percentage of the […]
Historian Talks Achievements of Black Women
On March 24, the African-American Studies Department and the Meek-Eaton Archives center hosted an “African Achievements and Contributions” forum in Lee Hall Auditorium. Renowned author, historian and pioneer of African American women’s history, Darlene Clark Hine served as the Keynote speaker. Hine is a professor of history at Northwestern University […]
His Track
On and off the field music is what drives Damarius Carroll, the senior track and field all-star at Florida A&M. Carroll, who placed third in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference championships in hurdles, said music has the same influence as sports in his life. “I walk around campus all day with […]
The FAMUAN’s Favorite Websites in 2011
We are more than just journalists. We are regular college students too! Here are a few of our favorite websites we like to frequent. Enjoy. You may even like a few yourself! Leave a comment about your favorite website. We’d love to know! Opinions: O Hell Naw: web […]