Author: Latasha Edwards

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Up and coming rapper sits down for fun Q&A

Rising rapper Young Cash stopped by Florida A&M University’s campus for a quick interview with The FAMUAN. He talked about current projects as well as his experience during homecoming week. FAMUAN: What new music do you have that you are willing to share? Young Cash: I have a new song […]

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Theatre amazes students

With one production under its belt, Florida A&M University’s Essential Theatre has two shows left in its season, along with a special event presentation. “Crumbs from the Table of Joy” debuted in September and theater officials said it proved to be a success. They also said they feel the next […]

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Students votes help to usher in president-elect

In the midst of everyone rallying and celebrating president-elect Barack Obama, we have forgotten to celebrate another accomplishment. And that one is for us. Because of tenacious students who immersed themselves in the political process and made sure that any passerby would not continue to their planned destinations without being […]

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Local voting increases again

Voting. It’s what democracy is built upon. It’s the core of American values. Without it Americans would never be heard. Our forefathers created voting to ensure the elite would not rule. Voting drives this country, whether people believe it or not. Nationally, the American people turned out in numbers and […]

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Bowlers remember teammate

The Florida A&M University Lady Rattlers’ bowling team plans to dedicate this season to fallen member, Nina Gilbert, as the team heads to its first tournament of the season in North Carolina on Saturday. Nina Gilbert passed over the summer in an automobile accident on I-10 near Lake City. Gilbert, […]

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New day, no more excuses allowed

Tears rolled down my face for a man I have never met. At first these were tears of disbelief because I could not believe what this man had done. Then fell tears of joy because this man opened my closed eyes. President-elect Barack Obama opened all of America’s eyes Tuesday […]

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Change finally arrives

Nov. 4, 2008 shortly after 11 p.m. was for my great-grandparents Oscar and Roberta Copeland. As an Alabama sharecropper and a teacher at the local colored school, they sacrificed all that they had to instill the importance of education in the lives of their nine children. My grandmother recalled a […]

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Rattlers look to battle Aggies

Tuesday the football press conference was held to discuss the results of the homecoming game as well the strategy and mindset for this week’s opponent North Carolina A&T University. The conference began with an introduction of the panelists, which included Head Coach Joe Taylor, Offensive Assistant Edwin Pata, Taj Jenkines, […]

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CESTA puts the ‘A’ in FAMU

Known for its research in scientific studies, the College of Engineering Sciences, Technology and Agriculture (CESTA) continues to strive for perfection. However, when it comes to the agricultural side of the school, some students and alumni have pondered just how relevant those respective studies really are. As the dean of […]

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Black male suicide rate climbs

Suicide rates among young black males have recently shown a significant increase compared to other races. According to statistics provided by Florida A&M University’s counseling services, suicide is the third leading cause of death among black youth after homicides and accidents. A firearm is the primary weapon used in 65 […]