On Aug. 30, an article published in the Famuan entitled Graduation Rates Declining discussed the dwindling graduation rates and the fluctuating retention rates here at Florida A&M. Many people across the nation and even the world say with pride, “I’m a Rattler!” or “I went to FAMU!” Once a conversation […]
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Attending virtual school can have its benefits
This year Leon County Schools introduced Leon County Virtual School for local middle and high school students. Although online classes have been available through Florida Virtual School, the localization makes online classes more specific and practical for users. According to the Tallahassee Democrat (Wednesday August 31), there are already more […]
College students swap weights for pole dancing
Every girl inside the hot pink room accented with multi-colored fluorescent lights clapped as Lia Massia and Siara Johnson were awarded certificates that read, “Mastered in Official Rapture Graduate.” Massia, a FAMU Alumna with a degree in mathematics from Colorado Springs, Colo. and her friend, Siara Johnson, 21, a third […]
Hip-hop artist T.I. and FAMU alumni give their take on the hit film Takers
Tip “T.I.” Harris, an award-winning rap artist and break-out actor, gave an exclusive AT&T Conference Call to colleges around the country, including Florida A&M. Here’s what he had to say about his role in newly-released film “Takers,” and his future as an actor and entertainer. Q: As a musician and […]
Power cord causes dorm fire resulting in a short safety lesson from local firefighter
A fire was started August 22 in Paddyfote. Last week in Paddyfote girl’s dorm hall, a resident’s outlet caught on fire due to an illegal extension cord plugged into the socket. This issue arose due to a violation of the student housing contract. The contract states that residents are not […]
Aquatics program seeks former glory
Losing the most important part of the Florida A&M University aquatics program hurt. However, according to Aquatics Director Jorge Olaves, losing sight of all the advantages that the pool affords our University hurts worse. Since 1998, the university has been without a proper swimming facility, limiting the exposure of […]
Bragg retains legacy for half-century
Since 1957 Bragg Memorial Stadium has been a pillar and trademark in the growing legacy that is Florida A&M University. From the origin of its name to the transition from a cow pasture to a grass playing field, the history of the stadium extends beyond what we see while […]
FAMU mourns the death of Marching “100” founder William Patrick Foster
William Patrick Foster, the founder of Florida A&M University’s Marching “100,”one of the nation’s top collegiate bands, died Saturday in Tallahassee. He was 91. Foster’s was born in 1919 in Kansas City, Kan. His interest in music first grew in high school when he bought his first instrument, a […]
Moviegoers can bank on Takers
Massive explosions of CO4, sleek cars swiftly swerving through traffic and well-dressed, good-looking men exchanging lukewarm banter characterized what some of have called “the summer’s hottest action film.” “Takers,” features acting veterans like Matt Dillon, Idris Elba, Hayden Christiansen, Paul Walker and Michael Ealy, and music crossovers T.I. and Chris […]
Center fulfills multiple purposes
Bruce Daniels, assistant director of operations of the Al Lawson Center, used one word to describe Florida A&M’s multipurpose teaching gymnasium: “Multi-Purpose.” The Al Lawson Center, or new gym as many FAMU students refer to it, is a four-court gymnasium in which the girls volleyball as well as […]