Who needs two parents? Everyone. I come from a single-parent home. My mother did her best at being a mother, and she was a success. I would never disrespect my mother by saying that she did a mediocre job – just an inherently incomplete one. She could never compensate for […]

Consumer advocate Ralph Nader announced Sunday that he will make another bid for the White House, and join the race as an independent. Nader made his announcement on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” He said “it’s time to change the equation and bring millions of American people into the political arena.” […]

After playing nine innings of good baseball The Rattlers fell to Florida International University Sunday. FIU took advantage of six errors by FAMU. FIU catcher Cody Jacobs battled to a 3-2 count against FAMU starter Jamil Knight and fouled off the next three pitches before delivering a two-run homerun. The […]

Spring break is usually full of fun and excitement, but for some, knowing exactly where to go is a tough decision. While many leave Tallahassee by plane, car and even on Greyhound, some students are planning to flock to the docks for their spring break vacation. As a result of […]

For many students, spring break is one of the most anticipated times of the school year. Clubbing and crashing house parties are at the top of some students’ list. On the contrary, others have found ways to enjoy the spring break on a limited budget. Taking a road trip with […]

I am so thankful that someone was so stressed out one day, they decided to take a week off, and let the students do the same. Spring break is just around the corner, and if you have not made plans yet, I can give you 101 reasons why you should. […]

With high interest student loans, credit cards and the ability to finance nearly anything, debt is easier to get into than the job needed to pay it all back these days. After paying your creditors little or nothing, you are given a stamp that follows you for the rest of […]

This year seems to be one of the worst when it comes to articles from The Famuan. I know that that our Univerisity has gone through much, but there are other things to focus on besides the down periods of our school. Also, writers are constantly complaing about problems on […]

Graduate Feeder Scholars Program has several exciting Summer Research/ Internship programs available to FAMU students. For information regarding eligibility requirements, application deadlines and financial support contact Linda Knight at 599-3505 or e-mail Linda.knight@famu.edu. SGA Department of Student Welfare is conducting surveys of the Blueprint Administration, now through March 31. Surveys […]

#8220;A sure way for one to lift himself up is by helping to lift someone else.” – Booker T. Washington (educator/social reformer/writer) To vote or not to vote, that is the question. So many are torn over the issue. Comments range from “I don’t do politics,” to “I can’t wait […]