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SGA holds emergency meeting

With rumors of scandal and wrong-doing swirling around the recent campus elections, the Student Government Association called an emergency town hall meeting Tuesday night to address the concerns of FAMU students. The meeting, held in the SGA senate chambers was filled to capacity as SGA President Virgil Miller opened the […]

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Students find good times, religion in HOJ

College students are bombarded with several choices when making decisions about how to spend their free time. However, for students who have strong Christian beliefs the choices can be limited. Orrane Smith, a FAMU alumnus, was one of those rare students during his days on the Hill. After witnessing first […]

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University hindering Famuan reporting

The University’s administration is prohibiting the journalists at FAMU from exercising their talents. How can they expect us to grow in our fields if they will not cooperate with us? The Famuan strives to report the news in an objective manner. We pride ourselves in being the best HBCU newspaper, […]

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Surgery is not a quick fix

Is it a girl or boy? It’s a common question heard by every budding parent in the world. What do you do when you can’t exactly determine the sex of your baby because it is born with both male and female traits? Nearly one in every 4,000 babies is born […]

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Rapper massacres image with new album

#8220;In 2002, if you asked me to make a wish/I simply woulda wished that my music would be a hit.”-50 Cent in “I’m Supposed To Die Tonight.” Sometimes, dreams do come true and wishes are granted. Back with his new album “The Massacre,” 50 Cent’s has once again risen to […]

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Negatives, positives abound in dorm life

Before coming to FAMU, my parents told me they wanted me to spend my first year living in campus housing. At first, I hated the idea of being stuck in a room with a complete stranger, but with time, (and the realization that I didn’t have a choice in the […]

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Breaking News: President freezes funds to avoid deficit

Due to recent university financial problems, Interim President Castell V. Bryant has issued a university-wide moratorium on funds. This freeze includes construction projects, grant spending activities, university-issued cell phones, petty-cash accounts and domestic and international travel. In a statement issued Wednesday, President Bryant said, “Due to recent reports on the […]

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Black woman wrote Terminator and Matrix trilogies

What’s up? Did you know that the Terminator and Matrix trilogies were based on a manuscript written by a Black woman?? You would never hear about it because she’s suing AOL Time Warner, but the internet is a beautiful thing. Check out these websites, you will find them definitely interesting. […]

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Amicable decision needed on Schiavo

Unfortunately, the Terri Schiavo case has been brought to the forefront once again as Legislatures feel they’ve been forced to make another decision in the case. This case is one that many Florida families hold dear to their hearts. The Florida Legislature should not step in and remove Schiavo’s feeding […]

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FAMU Announcements

The FAMU McNair Program is currently accepting applications. If you plan to attend graduate school and need research experience, call 599-3766 or 599-8401 for more information. The application deadline is Friday. The Alexander & Agnew cabinet applications are now available in the Student Union Room. 204. Application are due Monday. […]