In the Oct. 21st issue of The Famuan, I admit that I was both excited and disheartened at what I read. My excitement was rooted from the tribute to Dr. William P. Foster. However, the disgruntlement stemmed from the editorial written by Derrick McMahon titled “Band marches to sexist rhythm.” […]
Author: Keenan Doanes
Lineman tailors weight for game
Four eggs scrambled, a quarter pound of bacon and four slices of toast are laid on the counter to be cooled down. It is 8 a.m. and there is only one person awake in the apartment. Steve Brazzle, 22, lazily walks into the kitchen of his apartment, mounds the food […]
Rattlers lend realism to Bowen’s coaches
Joe Taylor and Mickey Clayton are both avid readers in their spare time. However, in Michele Andrea Bowen’s newest novel, “Up at the College,” Taylor and Clayton find themselves on the opposite end of the spectrum. Taylor is FAMU’s head football coach. Clayton, the Executive Director of the Rattler Boosters, […]
A letter to dean of students
Dear Dean Kirby, I forgive you. Surprised right? Don’t be. Yes, despite your lackluster performance as dean of students this year, I know buried underneath the right strap of your suspenders, you have a heart. A heart, filled with Rattler love, spirit and pride. That is why today sir, […]
Young alumni event gives back
Young alumni may have enjoyed returning to the Hill to reconnect with old friends, but this year they also connected with the student body. Edward Long, Aaron Arnold and Oscar Joyner, three graduates of Florida A&M University, spoke at the Fourth Annual Young Alumni Giving event, coordinated by former SGA […]
Bragg finale for seniors
The Florida A&M University Rattlers will close out their home schedule and give the crowd a chance to say goodbye to 28 senior players on Saturday against the North Carolina A&T Aggies. The final home game of the season will serve as “Senior Day.” The team will honor departing seniors, […]
20 Man Laws
1.If your best friend is dumped by a girl, there is a six month waiting period until she can be touched. If he breaks up with her, there is a six-day waiting period. 2.Short shorts have been banned, unless participating in a sporting event that demands short shorts.3. If a […]
In a PC world some say Mac is better
For as long as I can remember, I have been a fan of Macintosh computers and Apple products. From its sleek design to its user-friendly setup, the Mac is here to stay. The debate over whether to use a personal computer or a Mac is all about preference. The advantage […]
Thief strikes in the middle of the day
A theft occurred at the Florida A&M Al Lawson Teaching Gym Tuesday. Christien Fontaine was the victim of breaking and entering during his morning shift as technical director for the gym. Fontaine’s Chevrolet HHR was broken into from the back window and his global positioning system was taken. “I arrived […]
Teens learn tough lesson
Four Utah teens are being cited for disorderly conduct after allegedly placing an order at McDonalds in the form of a rap song. The teens rapped their order to the drive thru worker who asked them if they would repeat it because she couldn’t understand. The teens eagerly repeated the […]