After a stressful day, all Laila Robinson* wants is a massage. Reluctant to call her ex-boyfriend, she dials her guy friend Xavier Monroe*. Her friend comes to her rescue, as he always does. The chemistry that has been flowing fiercely between the two all semester has finally reached its peak. […]
Author: Angel Neal
Florida Budget Cuts Dig into ‘Bright Futures’ for College Students
A new plan to cut Florida’s budget may mean students will have to dig deeper into their pockets to attend college. It raises tuition prices as well as making Bright Futures Scholarships slightly dimmer with higher standards for acceptance and fewer dollars for tuition. According to the Higher Education Committee […]
Richard Dent Resigns from Board of Trustees
Richard Dent III, vice chair of Florida A&M University Board of Trustees, has resigned after five years of service on the supervisory body. Dent announced his conclusive resignation in an email to Chairman of the Board of Governors, Dean Colson on Friday. After taking a position as CEO and president […]
Coretta Scott-King: More than Just King’s Widow
Although we celebrate African-American contributions and innovation year-round, February is the designated time to honor African-Americans and acknowledge those who paved the way for today’s black pioneers. Many men and women of color are highlighted and noted for their enduring strengths and uncompromising desire to make a lasting impact in […]
Willie Brown Sets High Standards for Baseball Team
Willie Brown has set high standards for his first year as the baseball team’s head coach, expressing that a championship is within the team’s reach. He and the team will seek to prove that on Friday, as Florida A&M will kick off the 2012 season at the Jackson State Invitational […]
Women Track Team Ready to Prove Contender Status
Two weeks ago, the Florida A&M women’s track and field team confirmed it is a contender in the conference. Now, it is ready to prove it at the championship. After qualifying 17 athletes during the season, the Lady Rattlers will travel to Landover, Md. Thursday to compete in the Mid-Eastern […]
Top-Three Finish on Minds of Track Team
Success has been the theme for the Florida A&M track and field team this season, and it has no plans to change the subject. Determined to conclude their victory-filled indoor season on a high note, the Rattlers have set their sights on a top-three finish during the 2012 Mid-Eastern Athletic […]
Black Love Loses Luster
Love hasn’t changed, but the way modern society views love has. The positive image of black love that has been portrayed by Hollywood has morphed into a misleading message of self-fulfillment. Black love in Hollywood has lost its substance. It no longer appears as a partnership or long-lasting friendship. It’s […]
Correction: Famuan wrongly names Keon Hollis in Champion case
On Dec. 2, 2011, Keon Hollis of Atlanta was incorrectly identified on thefamuanonline.com as one of four drum majors for the “Marching 100” band dismissed from Florida A&M University following the hazing death of Drum major Robert Champion. Hollis was not suspended, dismissed, expelled or reprimanded in connection to the […]