In the whirlwind of events that have unfolded in the past week and a half, it’s almost easy to forget that a student died. There have been protests, Facebook groups and countless other visible outbursts from students, alumni and other supporters to have the Marching “100” reinstated and former Director […]
Author: Clarece Polke
The Documents: University, Governor Respond to Student’s Hazing-Related Death
Loading… As information into the death of Florida A&M drum major Robert Champion becomes available, The FAMUAN will try to ensure that visitors get the news from all possible angles. Here, we will add documents relevant to this investigation as we acquire them.
Fifth Album Brings ‘Heroes’ Back to the Top
quot;Hi…Remember me?" asks a familiar voice in a robotic monotone. Definitely, Za, and welcome back. Gym Class Heroes finally released "The Papercut Chronicles II" last Tuesday, several months after the chart-topping, and oddly catchy (more on that in a minute), "Stereo Hearts ft. Adam Lavine" debuted. And, yes, GCH is […]
Alumna-Author Urges Students to Chase Dreams
Award-winning author Felicia Thomas is living life and making her own rules, while doing so. The Florida A&M graduate is the author of a book titled “80 Proof Lives”. The book geared toward young adults takes place in the 1970s. chronicles the life of a 15-year-old girl living in Quincy, […]
Town Hall for Grad Students on Dec. 2
Florida A&M’s Graduate Student Association (GSA) is hosting a Graduate Student Town Hall Meeting Friday, Dec. 2 at the Perry Paige Auditorium from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Representatives from numerous different departments will be in attendance to hear feedback and questions from students. This meeting a part of a […]
FAMU Loses Florida Classic to Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
The 2011 Florida Classic didn’t go the way Florida A&M had hoped. As the final seconds ticked off the scoreboard Saturday night at the Citrus Bowl, jubilation was on one sideline while disbelief was on the other. Bethune-Cookman snapped a three-game Florida Classic losing streak, beating FAMU 26-16. Last season, […]
FAMUAN Face-Off: Waterboarding is Torture
There is a bag on your head, you can hardly breathe, every breath you take burns, and every time you think it is over you feel the pressure from the water pouring onto your face, and you believe the end is near. Waterboarding is not a technique, it is torture, […]
FAMUAN Face-Off: If It Keeps Our Country Safe, then I’m for It
Recently, the Republican presidential candidates discussed the issue of waterboarding in a debate and it left me wondering what my stance was on the issue. Before the debate, I had never really given it much thought. With issues like abortion, gay marriage and the economy being thrown around the most, […]
TPD Offers Tips to Make Holiday Safe
The Tallahassee Police Department has released holiday safety and security tips to help keep crime and traffic accidents from spoiling the spirit of the holiday season. With Thanksgiving and Christmas break right around the corner, many students from Florida A&M, Florida State and Tallahassee Community College will be traveling to visit loved ones for […]
Ammons Close to Getting Record Enrollment
Florida A&M surpassed its goal of 14,000 students in summer 2011 by more than 700 students, just 300 shy of 15,000 students enrolled. Finishing its fiscal year ending (FYE) in July 2011 with 14,702 students, and increase of 1,418 from Fall 2010’s enrollment. With an official head count of 13,209 […]