In Florida this election year, “Yes2Marriage,” a non-profit group, uses the same tactic of citing Bible verses in order to discriminate against homosexuals, as White supremacists argued for segregation. The 14th Amendment in the U.S. Constitution states, “No state shall make or enforce any law,” that … “deprive of life, […]
Author: Caryn Wilson
J-School, not a print paradise
I’m not trying to be “that guy,” but this issue needs to be addressed. Students who are in the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication spend late nights in our school working on The Famuan, Prodigy, FAMU TV- 20, WANM-FM 90.5, Journey magazine, and a host the other organizations because […]
Class leaders ready for new challenges
It was a mere coincidence that color helped spark an instant connection. “Amir was wearing a green shirt and I was wearing an orange shirt,” first-year pharmacy student Caleb Reaves said of his running mate. Amir Webb and Reaves shared more than wearing Florida A&M University’s school colors. They held […]
Emphasis on voter education
A new voter education initiative has hit the campus of Florida A&M University. The voter’s project “The Urgency of Now,” was created to educate students about the voting process. Event organizer Vincent Evans said the importance of the student vote in Florida made organizations like this so important. “We are […]
Burglary, sex crimes go up
The Florida A&M University Public Safety Crime Log reports over 50 burglary offenses thus far since January which is a slight jump compared to last years total of 46. Among the burglaries that have taken place this year, a number of them involve cars break-ins at the campus parking garage […]
Lady flag team is defeated
The lady flag football team “Simply Marvelous” took second this weekend in the Swamp Bowl, losing 13-7 in the championship game to the University of West Florida. Simply Marvelous ended the tournament with a 3-1-1 record. “Overall, we did good. We learned a lot about ourselves,” said head coach Marvin […]
FAMU takes 52-49 victory
The Florida A&M University Rattlers (5-2) are accrediting their coaches game plan to the 52-49 win over Southern University (4-3). “We just came out ready to play,” said Curtis Pulley, transfer quarterback from Hopkinsville, Ky. “The coaches had a great game plan for us and we just came out and […]
‘Midnight Hoops Craze’ kicks off new basketball season
Although football season is not over yet, the sights and sounds of the hardwood court stole the spotlight Friday night. The Rattler boosters and student boosters sponsored the Midnight Hoops Craze, the official kicked-off of the new basketball season. The Florida A&M University basketball Rattlers and Lady Rattlers each held […]
Rattlers topple over Southern Jaguars for a win
The Florida A&M University Rattlers held on to an early lead over the Southern University Jaguars. Though the Rattlers faced a tough fourth quarter they managed a win of 52-49. Stay tuned to the Famuan for more game information as it becomes available.
Ammons strikes new deal
President James Ammons signed an agreement today with a Canadian organization that will allow Florida A&M University students to intern in Cairo, Egypt. The partnership with the Information Technology Academy Canada-Africa Branch, will allow 11 previously chosen students, to start the program next semester. Students were chosen from the School […]