For Lemont and Maggie Lester-Allegro, the main characters in Stanley Bennett Clay’s “In Search of Pretty Young Black Men,” searching for love and love of self are easier said than done. In the book, Clay illustrates the sex, lies and secrets of a wealthy Baldwin Hills family beautifully. His frequent […]
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Earring becomes popular accessory for men in America
Today, it is common to see men who have one or both ears pierced. From stud rings to plugs, choosing jewelry pieces to decorate the ear lobe has become a popular trend among men in America. Bink Williams, owner of Advanced Tattoo Studio located at 739 N. Monroe St., said […]
Governor may be next Bush in White House
After four painstaking disasters in the state of Florida, Gov. Jeb Bush recently joined Secretary of State Colin Powell on a trip to Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Thailand to assist with relief efforts for the tsunami-wrecked countries. The trip was the first made by high-ranking U.S. governmental officials, which sets […]
Rattlers dominate Hawks 93-68
The Rattlers were finally able to jump back into the win column Saturday afternoon with a 93-68 victory over the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks (1-10, 0-3 MEAC). The Rattlers (3-8, 2-2 MEAC) earned their second win in conference play as they ended their two-game home stand with a 1-1 record before […]
Bryant to bring much needed feminine touch
For years, women have been overlooked as equally qualified individuals when compared to men. Times have changed. Newly appointed Interim President Castell Bryant has a lot to bring to Florida A&M University. In accepting this position , she has made history. For those who do not already know, Bryant is […]
Clark: team needs consistence
Editor’s Note: Every Monday, The Famuan Sports section will speak with a Rattler Head Coach in a feature called Coach’s Corner. This week, Sports Editor Will Brown spoke with women’s basketball Head Coach Debra Clark, following a loss to Maryland-Eastern Shore Saturday. Famuan: What is wrong with Elana Greene and […]
Lady Hawks clip Lady Rattlers 68-71
In a battle of diminution, the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore defeated the Lady Rattlers 68-71 in an overtime thriller Saturday at Gaither Gymnasium. A combined 52 turnovers, 35 percent shooting from the field and 57 percent shooting from the free throw line made it an interesting game. With 45 seconds […]
Bryant impresses faculty at meeting
The “winds of change” slowly blew through the campus of Florida A&M University while faculty and staff gathered in the Blue Cross Blue Shield Auditorium of the pharmacy building on Tuesday. Five months after the Board of Trustees voted to terminate President Fred Gainous’ contract, the newly selected interim president […]
Editor embraces new challenge
As a freshman, I never fathomed the idea of being the editor in chief of The Famuan. To be honest, I hated newspapers and was very determined to pursue a career in magazine journalism. But here I am, as a result of God’s divine plan for my life, as the […]
Celebrities show love for the game
A jumbled crowd formed outside Gaither Gymanasium Saturday night as many waited to be let into the anticipated Demp Week Celebrity Basketball Game. The impatient crowd swarmed from left to right as they were told how they could enter the entertainment-filled event. The game consisted of loud hip-hop music, a […]