Author: FAMUAN Staff

Opinions

FAMUAN Lists: TV Shows that Need to Make a Comeback

Because we felt nostalgic, the FAMUAN staff thought we’d share a list of TV shows that we’d all like to see make a comeback. Let’s be honest: TV shows today suck sometimes… We’re just saying. Read to see whether you agree or not. Share your thoughts in comments. The Smurfs […]

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A Royal Headache: Does William’s Marriage Really Matter That Much?

So apparently Prince William is getting married to Kate Middleton on April 29. I understand he is a part of the royal family but all this exposure they are getting is becoming annoying. Stamps with their faces plastered on them? A coin? Is this all really necessary? Okay. Maybe since […]

Lifestyles

FAMU Students Talk Abuse at ‘Break the Cycle’ Forum

Break the Cycle Organization discussed dating violence and abusive relationships among college-age students at an event at Florida A&M Tuesday. The program was titled “I Love the Way You Lie” after the popular song by rapper Eminem and R&B singer Rhianna. They decided to reference the discussion to the song […]

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Board of Trustees Approves FAMU Restructuring

Florida A&M’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved President James Ammons’ restructuring plan  to cut and/or merge 24 academic programs, rename existing schools and slash $18.7 million from the university’s budget. The vote came minutes after the BOT heard students, faculty and staff voice their opposition to Ammons’ “Excellence in a […]

Lifestyles

On-Campus Abortion Protests Outrage FAMU Students

Anti-abortion protesters urged Florida A&M students against having abortions Tuesday and Wednesday but students here insisted Bio-Ethical Reform was too graphic in their message. Some students wanted them gone. “This is disrespectful, and this is not a proper way to go about it,” said Prisca Wilks, an African-American studies student. […]

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FAMUAN Opinions: The Brightside

So much is going on in our little space and the world right now.   Our school is being restructured, Obama has started his bid for a second term and sadly our government is slowly but surely crumbling in some kind of fashion.   And yet, through it all, we […]

Lifestyles

Church Reinvents Nighlife

Walking into the dimly lit basement of Floyd’s Music Store on, of all evenings, Sunday, and seeing people dancing under flashing lights to bass blaring from speakers, seems paradoxical. Venturing further in and discovering what appears to be a bartender serving drinks is more perplexing. But don’t be fooled, these […]

Lifestyles

Fatal Club Drug Drops

When I first thought of having to spend an hour of my life listening to “Femme Fatale,” Britney Spears’ latest album, I cringed a bit. Not because I’m a die-hard Hip-hop fan – if you tossed a copy of “L.A.S.E.R.S.,” off a cliff, I would very likely dive off the […]

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President Ammons Pushes Program Cuts at Trustees Meeting

Florida A&M University welcomed the Board of Trustees today to announce their final plans on FAMU’s $13 million budget cut. President James Ammons reiterated plans on the affected 24 academic programs and 86 employees. The 42 slideshow covered the emergence of schools and programs, retention and graduation plans and the […]

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Storm Ravages Florida A&M Campus

Howling winds and pounding rain hit Tallahassee early Tuesday, knocking down some of the Florida A&M campus’ tallest trees including a large oak tree that fell near the Paddy-foote dormitories. “I heard a cracking noise and then a thud,” said resident Terry Waters, who went outside on the residence hall […]