In today’s high-paced fashion society, it is very hard to not let fashion affect credit. When making these big purchases to keep up with the latest styles, one must ask him or herself, “Can I afford it and is this purchase really that important?” With the upkeep of what is […]
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Re: Blacks: Reclaim Your Pride
I appreciate your article in The Famuan entitled, Blacks: Reclaim Your Pride. It was a passionate delivery with an important message. Most won’t value your intellect,pride, or courage in conveying the message that you did. I believe that your efforts deserve notice though. Well written article, stay conscience. One thing […]
Black History Month News Story
Please review the below news release for yournewspaper. Also available on Yahoo News under thesearch word of “black college” Thank you for your time.Constance Sandershttp://www.blackgreekbooks.com – – – – – -During Black History Month, “The Black Greek BookSeries” at BlackGreekBooks.com give useful and helpfulinformation for a prospective member or anyone […]
SJGC to enhance features
The administration of the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication is ready to enhance its instructional program with many new features through the completion of its new $23 million facility. Many faculty and students of the SJGC are eager to start the fall semester together in one building. The new […]
Students still adore University
In lieu of negative media attention that has plagued the University for the past two years, many students – and prospective students, still think the University is a place where a good education can be attained. Madkin Kelly, Presidential Ambassador president, said the publicity has increased awareness about the school, […]
Bryant replaces top VP
One thing is clear. According to the Florida A&M University Office of Public Affairs, retired Army Colonel Ronald M. Joe is now the University’s interim vice president of Development, effective immediately. But what may not be so clear is how this position became vacant. In a press release sent out […]
Students feel pinch from landlords
Germaine Brooks said he believes the management of University Courtyard Apartments ripped him off. The 21-year-old junior business administration student from Orlando lived in University Courtyard during the 2003-2004 school year. Brooks said he enjoyed his time at UC and that it was relatively uneventful. “It’s a good place to […]
Rice should not have been confirmed
America, we need to do better. Last Wednesday, Condoleezza Rice was finally confirmed as the new Secretary of State. Now, this is monumental news. She is the first black woman to ever hold the position. For that, I am happy. She has broken a barrier and made history. But it […]
Simmons has not proven worthiness to lead NAACP
I didn’t need to look at the clock on my wall to know what time it was after reading the headline: “Russell Simmons Eyed as New NAACP Prez.” Even though the whole matter seems to be a bunch of media hype, a response still needs to be thrown out there. […]
New group aims to uplift students
A young group of leaders have taken it upon themselves to take FAMU back to the top. The event was titled “No. 1: After Gainous, How Soon Can We Get Back?”. Young Rattler Nation had its first official forum Monday night for Rattlers to learn more about the organization. The […]