In the April 11 issue of the Tallahassee Democrat, the article “Convicting police often a tough task” highlighted the federal trial in which eleven officers were accused of shooting four suspects and then planting evidence to justify the shootings. It also said it’s difficult to convict officers because of the […]
Author: Garrett Horne
Make ‘One Stop’ at unique shop
From wings to weaves to car waxes, One Stop Shop is a busy business with big dreams. Located on the corner of Osceola Street and Wanish Way, One Stop Shop is more than just an average convenient store. Owner Derek Howell said he envisioned having something that the school could […]
‘First Lady’ strives for family oriented campus
On her desk in the president’s mansion sits a framed letter. The words that fill the page are appreciative and sincere. The letter is from the mother of a band member who recently passed away. In it she thanks Madie Gainous, FAMU’s first lady, for her efforts to comfort her […]
FAMU grad shines on stage
When comedian Roy Wood Jr. stepped on the Star Search stage, he shined brighter than the lights that lit it. His smile, poise, enthusiasm and humor tickled the audience and the judges. By the end of the show, Wood left the stage with 33 stars, advancing to the semifinals, which […]
SGA presidential candidate files appeal against court decision
Larry O. Rivers and Virgil Miller filed an appeal with the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs Thursday afternoon. The appeal was in response to the SGA Supreme Court’s decision to uphold their disqualification from the race for SGA president and vice president. It was filed just hours […]
Movies recycle black actresses
While watching movies and television shows, what do I see? Certainly not many women who look like me. Art is supposedly an imitation of life; however, in the movie and television industry that is obviously not the case. Instead, black women make themselves visible in the work force and institutions […]
Uplift black men
Last year about 596,400 young black men were missing from our classrooms, offices and homes according to report by the U.S. Department of Justice. These men were not dead or at war. They were sitting behind iron bars where their potential had no room to grow and their careers had […]
HBCU Track Invitational to be held this weekend
The first Florida HBCU Track Invitational will be hosted this weekend by the Florida A&M track program. The meet will be held at the Pete Griffin Track. Edward Waters College, Bethune-Cookman College and Florida Memorial College will all compete in the event with FAMU. The field events will begin Saturday […]
FAMU responsible for itself, not all HBCUs
Sometimes it’s important to look out for numero uno. When it comes to FAMU supporting other historically black colleges and universities in trouble, we have to stick to a survival of the fittest attitude. It is completely understandable if FAMU feels the need to assist other HBCUs when they are […]
Farewell to Famuans
The first time I sat in front of a computer to write for The Famuan, I was 18 years old. I’m sure if I were to read the articles now, I’d think those words came from a long lost friend. I’ve done a lot of growing since the fall of […]