When freshmen first step on campus, they usually have to-do lists longer than convocation. But after finally settling in and getting to know the ropes, what is a college newcomer to do? From high stepping in the “Marching 100,” to networking in professional organizations, students have a plethora of extracurricular […]
Author: Tesia Polous
Local non-profit seeks help from Rattler community
For more than 34 years, one organization has provided a network of people and services to aid people in the community during a time of crisis. Formerly known as the Telephone Counseling & Referral Service, 2-1-1, Big Bend changed its name on February 11 of last year in compliance with […]
Summer Entertainment Recap
During the summer, tourists flock to the beaches, children hear ice cream trucks from miles away and women wear little to nothing. It is the season for big bashes and wild flings. But summer just isn’t summer without sizzling celebrity gossip. Reeewwwiinndd!! Take a look at the summer’s hottest entertainment […]
Angry Campus Pointe Resident
Though this letter is only from one person, it embodies the frustrations of several hundred disenfranchised college students who have found themselves in a seemingly hopeless situation. The situation I speak of is our lodging at several of Tallahassee’s hotels because our apartment complex, Campus Pointe, located at 3000 S. […]
This is Headline
Sunday. Gaither Gymnasium. 5 p.m. Be there or be square. Sunday will be the first time FAMU fans will have the chance to witness the 2003-2004 Lady Rattlers in action at home as Fort Valley State University travels to Tallahassee for both teams’ final exhibition games before the regular season […]
Rap the Vote in Florida, Register Now
Dear Editor: The outcome of this year’s presidential election may hinge on the absentee ballots of Florida A&M students! Please don’t allow the Florida vote to be stolen again this year.I urge all students to register to vote in Florida online at www.rockthevote.com.This election is so critical to our future. […]
In Defense of SBI
In reflecting on Theo Wilson’s Nov. 15 article titled “The Lie of SBI: Capitalism,” I question whether Mr. Wilson understands the economic system he lives under and supports. Mr. Wilson contends that capitalism is inherently destructive to blacks, yet he suggests that the School of Business and Industry focuses 100 […]
A student in great need!
My name is Sidrena Renae Ruth and I’m currently a student actively enrolled at Florida A&M University. I am in my third-year at FAMU and I am graduating senior, majoring in Criminal Justice with a minor in Pre-law. I entered Florida A&M University in 2001 with high expectations. Those expectations […]
Local Athlete’s Giving Back..
The 3rd Annual Earl Holmes of the Detroit Lions Featuring Elton Patterson of the Cincinatti Bengals Former Rattler Bring his Professional Skills back to the Community. Saturday June 26, 2004 at Nims Middle School 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 P.mFor More Info Contact Addie Holmes At 850 8784869
FAMU TCC Merger
Greetings editors of The Famuan. My letter is not really a letter, but more of a request. Recently I read a letter to the editor of Tallahassee Democrat that detailed the proposed FAMU TCC partnership. As I read more information about the proposed partnership I grew concerned that this “partnership” […]