The nation’s colleges and universities, the Bush administration, and some U.S. senators soon will have to answer a question worthy of an advanced seminar in philosophy: How much can we expect of a good thing? Every year the federal government spends more than $1 billion on work-study programs for about […]
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Students’ voice not heard by trustees
When I picked up The Famuan last week, I was happy to see on the front page that the presidential candidate interviews were scheduled for last week. A feeling of relief came over me because FAMU was finally proceeding with the presidential search. After looking over some specified interview times, […]
Rattlers victorious in Florida competition
Two Florida A&M junior jumpers had fabulous performances on Friday and Saturday, amongst an enormous showcase of talent at the 59th annual Florida Relays, hosted by the University of Florida. On Friday, FAMU’s Ukiwe Maduckwe floated airborne at Percy Beard Stadium for 24 feet and an inch to win first […]
IT WOULD BE SO EASY
When the world gets to meI just wanna curl up and dieRun to my secret placeLock the door and hideBut now even the infinite space of my imagination is closing in and pushing me outIf I can’t stand myself then who canI look at myself and curse the day God […]
Define Me
If I were just like everyone else,Why am I referred to as myself? If I did everything as others do,What makes me, me and you, you? If I see everything as others see,Then what’s the meaning of being me? All in life would be fair,If there was nothing which to […]
In the Mist
In the mist of shadowsAmong the lit candlesI wait in the space of timeWhen I can embrace you,Caress you,Touch youTo unleash the cold fire from withinThat will warm this lonely, dark soulAnd release my hurting heartFrom this frozen moment in timeI’ve been in sinceThe last time we touched.Just to see […]
Senators to vote on budget
Armed with more than $3.2 million for allocation, the Student Senate will vote on proposed budgets for campus organizations tonight. Dozens of clubs and organizations came before an ad-hoc committee in February requesting additional funds for next year. The committee, which consists of two representatives from the executive and judicial […]
Lady ‘Noles strike FAMU, 2-1
Trying to avenge a previous loss to the Lady Seminoles earlier this season, the Rattlerettes were thirsty for a win. Starting strong but giving up a run in the seventh inning, the Rattlerettes fell Thursday night to Florida State, 2-1. The Rattlerettes played a strong game defensively, but lacked on […]
Campus construction changes more than just buildings
Buildings are being erected, additions are being made, closed road signs are appearing and parking spaces are dwindling. Ware Rhaney, the pharmacy building and Coleman library are getting facelifts. The School of Business and Industry is adding yet another wing. The School of Journalism and Graphic Communications is breaking free […]
Banquet urges nurturing, role models key to education
The College of Education hosted its annual banquent Wednesday and its guest speaker was Henry Brown. Brown is a teacher at Hallandale Adult Community Center in Broward County and is the 2002 Florida Teacher of the Year. He is also one of seven persons nominated for the National Teacher of […]