When we think of the American Dream, we often envision a family in a suburban home bordered by a white picket fence, a two-car garage, 2.5 kids playing in a yard, maybe even a dog. But throughout history and even today, this imagery is often void of black faces. This […]
Author: Jason Lawrence
Sidewalks Add to Economic Value of School
In a college environment, an upgrade in the sidewalk system will lead to an economic boost. Sidewalk improvement is a long-term investment in transportation infrastructure. Pedestrian access is an important element of the transportation network here at Florida A&M. Repairing or replacing existing sidewalks on campus is a necessity. The […]
Money Woes Don’t Dash Hope
Life has a way of testing your faith to see how strong you really are. It’s up to you to get over those tough obstacles. As everyone knows, I’ve been battling Hodgkin’s Lymphoma since last semester while still trying to keep my life together, and I’ve been stressed out more […]
Exhibit Honors Legacy
Chester Williams says he only has one talent. The sculpture professor in the art department has spent 37 years teaching because art is his one true talent. His students and co-workers, however, feel differently. Assistant Art Professor Noble Sissle said it was Williams who inspired him to pursue a career […]
Town Hall Meeting Held on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
A town hall meeting was held on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Feb. 7, focusing on the prevention of HIV/AIDS. “You can’t heal what you won’t reveal,” said statewide minority AIDS coordinator Ronald Henderson. Florida has the third highest HIV/AIDS infection rate in the United States, according to Tom Liberti, […]
Staff Ed.: What Happened to the Ramparts?
Christina Aguilera’s rendition of the National Anthem at Super Bowl XLV has become a media outrage. The 30-year-old five-time Grammy winner made an unusual mistake for such a compelling artist at one of the grandest stages of all. Instead of singing “O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming,” […]
A Way to Restructure
Florida A&M officials held a cabinet meeting in the President’s conference room to discuss their progress with the university’s plans on restructuring the university and how they will move forward. President James H. Ammons opened the meeting by saying that FAMU is in the company of almost all colleges and […]
‘Uncle Ralph’ Talks Hip Hop at FAMU
Hip hop pioneer Ralph McDaniels spoke to Florida A&M students about his success in the music industry, sharing ways for them to do the same. Credited with directing and producing more than 300 videos, including Nas’ “It Ain’t Hard to Tell,” Wu-Tang Clan’s “C.R.E.A.M.” and Black Moon’s “Who Got Da […]
In Photos: Rattler Basketball Double-Header (02-08-2011)
See more photos of FAMU’s double-header victories over Coppin State, courtesy of FAMUAN Photo Editor Keenan Doanes.
Late Transcripts Hurt Students’ Opportunities
A delay in printing transcripts this January may have jeopardized students’ chances for internships scholarships, fellowships and graduate school. Janelle Jennings, a 2007 Florida A&M alumnus, is one such student. After finding out her transcripts would not be ready on time, Jennings could not complete her application to Florida State […]