#8220;The big headline for me was seeing FAMU students get involved in covering a global mega-event and come up with excellent stories in all kinds of journalistic formats. Not to mention getting a chance to do it overseas at a historical event, the first World Cup held on African soil,” […]
Author: Kristen Holloway
It’s a FAMUly affair.”
The Office of Student Activities (OSUA) launched the first Set Friday of the year, this past Friday. Despite the rainy weather, the Student Union was flooded with vendors, students and music from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. “In rain or snow I knew the students would be out here,” said […]
Should One-Stop-Shop stop completely?
The first week of school has already proven to be an ultimate test of patience and endurance for students in the past. New students involuntarily experience the registration woes they were warned about from former students, as returning students are reminded of how trying the registration process can be. […]
Should One-Stop-Shop, stop for good?
The first week of school has already proven to be an ultimate test of patience and endurance for students in the past. New students involuntarily experience the registration woes they were warned about from former students, as returning students are reminded of how trying the registration process can […]
The never ending distortion of blacks in the media
For too long, African Americans have been misrepresented in all forms of media. Most of the time, it is to no fault of our own. Still, too often we are the very reason for such misconceptions. Instead of working on trying to change the stereotypical image that plagues […]
The declining graduation rates at FAMU
On Aug. 30, an article published in the Famuan entitled Graduation Rates Declining discussed the dwindling graduation rates and the fluctuating retention rates here at Florida A&M. Many people across the nation and even the world say with pride, “I’m a Rattler!” or “I went to FAMU!” Once a conversation […]
Attending virtual school can have its benefits
This year Leon County Schools introduced Leon County Virtual School for local middle and high school students. Although online classes have been available through Florida Virtual School, the localization makes online classes more specific and practical for users. According to the Tallahassee Democrat (Wednesday August 31), there are already more […]
College students swap weights for pole dancing
Every girl inside the hot pink room accented with multi-colored fluorescent lights clapped as Lia Massia and Siara Johnson were awarded certificates that read, “Mastered in Official Rapture Graduate.” Massia, a FAMU Alumna with a degree in mathematics from Colorado Springs, Colo. and her friend, Siara Johnson, 21, a third […]
Hip-hop artist T.I. and FAMU alumni give their take on the hit film Takers
Tip “T.I.” Harris, an award-winning rap artist and break-out actor, gave an exclusive AT&T Conference Call to colleges around the country, including Florida A&M. Here’s what he had to say about his role in newly-released film “Takers,” and his future as an actor and entertainer. Q: As a musician and […]
Power cord causes dorm fire resulting in a short safety lesson from local firefighter
A fire was started August 22 in Paddyfote. Last week in Paddyfote girl’s dorm hall, a resident’s outlet caught on fire due to an illegal extension cord plugged into the socket. This issue arose due to a violation of the student housing contract. The contract states that residents are not […]