As the Rattlers prepare to square off against the Southern University Jaguars Saturday, the team said it understands the importance of landing the first blow. “We got to strike fear in their heart and let them know we’re not playing with them,” said offensive guard Anthony Collins. “Once we do […]

The ‘Hill’ is once again filled with students. While some students wish to keep their high school athletic activities alive, others look to fulfill their athletic dreams for strictly recreational reasons. Whichever sport these students eventually choose, Florida A&M University intramurals has them covered. It takes several people to oversee […]

Florida A&M University welcomed back alum De Anna Carpenter for the introduction of her new book of poems, “Lessons From The Fall.” The event titled, “Urban Espresso,” was sponsored by the Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. It began promptly at 6 pm in the William H. […]

Outrage and disappointment consumed my mind when I heard the news about Prophetess Juanita Bynum and her husband, Bishop Thomas Weeks. A friend of mine called to tell me about their brawl in a hotel parking lot, but I laughed it off thinking that she was just pulling my leg. […]

FAMU Connection hit the stage Tuesday night to embrace the new and old students with orange and green pride. “They were very vivacious and had energy out the roof,” said Marjua Estevez,19, a sophomore year magazine production student from Tampa. Not only did they perform a hit gospel song, “The Best […]

All across the country, young black men are gathered in groups wearing matching colors, throwing up signs with their hands, and using unique calls recognizable and exclusive to only their circles. Most would assume that this group is a gang. However, stepping onto a college campus would confuse anybody trying […]

Columnist Brent Hatchett believes that FAMU’s fear of inadequacy is affecting its potential for growth. For the rest of this column, pick up Friday’s Famuan.

FAMU Rattler and Southern Jaguar fans will both be crossing state lines to attend the third annual MEAC-SWAC Challenge in Birmingham this weekend. This will be first face-off between the two in six years. Find the latest pre-game coverage of this event in tomorrow’s issue of The Famuan.

The FAMU Connection treated newly arriving freshmen with a rousing performance in Lee Hall Wednesday. For pictures and details of the event, pick up Friday’s Famuan.

With less than two months behind him, President James Ammons is already bringing about rapid change at the university. For more on what he’s accomplished and his goals for the future, pick up tomorrow’s issue of The Famuan.