Whoever said change wasn’t a good thing hasn’t talked to FAMU students about the latest edition of Journey magazine. The magazine’s September/October 2003 issue uses a different approach to attract readers than it has in the past. Notable changes include “In Retrospect,” which catalogs historical moments from the university’s history […]

You know, people like Rush Limbaugh are why no one likes journalists in this country. Which is sad because, actually, Limbaugh is not a journalist. He is simply a personality. Last Sunday on ESPN’s NFL Countdown, Limbaugh said Philadelphia quarterback Donovan McNabb was overrated and the only reason he gets […]

The shakeup of college football conferences has produced a domino effect that could help FAMU in a big way. That is, if we act quickly enough. A big decision in our move to Division 1-A involves conference affiliation. Conference USA, the Sun Belt Conference and football independence are the three […]

Mon. 10/6Men’s cross country (Gator Invite), all day Thu. 10/9Men’s Golf (Mission Inn Classic), all day Fri. 10/10Volleyball vs. Norfolk St., 7 (SHOULD BE BOLDED)Men’s Golf (Mission Inn Classic), all dayMen’s Tennis (Hasting Memorial tourney), all dayWomen’s Tennis (Jacksonville Invite), all daySwimming vs. Miami, 5 (SHOULD BE BOLDED) Sat. 10/11Football […]

Run OffenseLet’s not forget that before the season, the rushing attack was supposed to be promising. Miami transfer running back Alfonso Mounts was going to team up with returners Rashard Pompey and Devvin Richardson to make one heck of a ground game. Unfortunately, the same NCAA ruling that took away […]

Dear Editor & Staff, I want to commend you on the consistent quality exhibited in each edition of the Famuan you produce. As a proud alumnus of FAMU, I use the online editions that I receive as a way to keep track of the happenings of the university and to […]

FAMU administrators, retired faculty and politicians remembered FAMU tennis legend Althea Gibson at a memorial service Wednesday in Lee hall. Although Gibson was known for her athletic talents, many who knew her said she left an everlasting mark of courage, wisdom and inspiration. “Althea made FAMU known to the world,” […]

Henry Kirby, associate vice president for student affairs, is expected to make a decision today on an election appeal that four candidates for freshman senator submitted Friday. The decision could lead to a new election for freshmen senators. Patricia Green-Powell, vice president for student affairs, was given the case due […]

One absence here and there shouldn’t matter, right? Wrong. FAMU has an attendance policy because attendance counts. College is a training ground for us. At FAMU we learn how to be professional and being professional includes, among other things, timeliness and presence. Do you honestly think that when you get […]

The tobacco companies have been demonized for lying to their customers, but as big tobacco is having its lies exposed, another section of American society is having a field day with lies. Anti-drug organizations have somehow gotten the idea that lying is okay as long as it’s for a good […]