After going through a four-game losing streak with losses to Miami (Ohio), Illinois, Bradley and Illinois-Chicago, the Florida A&M University Rattlers (2-5, 0-0 MEAC) finally came away with a victory against Savannah State University in the final day of the Chicago Invitational. The Rattlers headed to the Windy City during […]
Author: Akeem Anderson and John W. Marsh
Center returns to basketball court after suffering injury
The Lady Rattlers’ starting center is back in the mix this season. Ifeoma Onuaku, from Washington, was placed on the injured list before the 2006 season started. Debra Clark, head coach for the Florida A&M University women’s basketball team, said Onuaku was experiencing mild pain in her shin splits. Recently, […]
Discounts, hot items lead to Black Friday sales increase
Droves of consumers flocked to stores Friday in order to take advantage of the sales offered by retailers nationwide. Black Friday, as it is commonly referred to, gained its name because it is typically the day when retailers’ profits begin to move from the red to the black. “We’re always […]
Letter from the Editor: The Famuan pledges to move forward despite loss
For more than 100 years The Famuan has covered this campus as completely and fairly as possible. We get a tip, we get our story and then we’re done. But what happens when that story hits too close to home? That’s exactly what happened on Thanksgiving Day. I received a […]
Make safety a personal priority
As many, if not all, of you know, The Famuan’s news editor, Nefertiti Williams, was found dead Nov. 23, and as of 11:30 that night, the police suspected foul play, according to an article on www.tdo.com. But as of Friday, she was believed to have been fatally shot by a […]
University officials enforce performance, attire rules for organizations
With various campus modeling and dance organizations pushing the envelope with their performances at Florida A&M University, the Office of Student Union and Activities is increasing its enforcement of rules and regulations. Recently, modeling and dance organizations have been criticized for the explicit content in their performances. In order to […]
College life may test religious upbringing
Some students at Florida A&M University are finding spiritual growth and guidance. “I was inspired through the scriptures that I could handle college life and maintain my integrity,” said Laquandra Frazier, 18, a freshman general studies student from Orlando. “At times, many students get distracted by what is going on […]
Jay-Z makes lyrically solid comeback album
After barely two years of retirement, the self-proclaimed “best rapper alive” resurfaced as a solo artist with his long-awaited 10th album, Kingdom Come. Though he claimed to be retired from the rap game, the New York native and rap mogul Jay-Z has still graced the tracks of artists like Young […]
Drummer to compete for national title
He’s talented, consistent and a masterful musician who is determined to become the best drummer in the nation. Jonathan Davis, 24, a senior jazz studies student from Miami, won the district finals of the Guitar Center drum off. He was awarded more than $3,000 in prizes and a trip to […]
Officials release cause of death for FAMU student
Leon County Sheriff’s Deputies believe 20-year-old FAMU student Nefertiti Nicole Williams was the victim of a murder-suicide. Williams and 20-year-old Shundavian Marquis Brooks were found dead Thursday. Friends called police when Williams failed to show up for a Thanksgiving gathering. According to Maj. Mike Wood of the Leon County Sheriff’s […]