The $40,000 believed to come from the Student Government Association Reserves account to pay for Florida A&M University’s trip to Washington D.C., was actually from another source as revealed in last night’s senate meeting. According to Senate President Ricquel Jackson, no money from the account has been spent. “It was […]
Author: Matthew Richardson
Q & A with B.O.B
The Famuan had the chance to sit down with up and coming rapper Bobby Simmons, better known as “B.O.B.” B.O.B is currently signed with Atlantic records and has been described by XXL magazine as part of the “Hip-hop class of ’09.” Q: What is your inspiration?A: “I think inspiration is […]
Toni Morrison Profile
Born as Chloe Anthony WoffordFeb.18, 1931Lorain, Ohio. Noted for: Novels: The Bluest Eye, Sula, Song of Soloman, Tar BabyMost famous work: BelovedSome honors: Nobel Prize in Literature, Pulitzer Prize in fiction for BelovedFun fact: Because many people couldn’t pronounce her first name correctly, she changed it to Toni, short for […]
Religious clothing trend hits racks
There’s a new fashion fad captivating people across the nation. It’s not made of fancy material or decorated with elaborate designs, it’s a simple t-shirt that reads in bold letters “Without Jesus I Suck.” The slogan’s creator, 25-year-old Maurice Hicks from Jacksonville, decided to put the message on a shirt […]
Radio personality makes scholarships available
Scholarships from the Tom Joyner Foundation will be available to any full-time student as early as this fall. Since Florida A&M University was chosen as the Tom Joyner Foundation HBCU of the month of January in 2008, Florida A&M University has raised over $1.2 million to go towards scholarships. The […]
Elected students need accountability
As my last campaign season begins, I am feeling a bit nostalgic. I will miss the free t-shirts; the uniform for the week is a t-shirt, jeans, matching buttons and flyer necklaces. I will miss the nice-nasty tactics among campaign teams like ripping posters down then letting the candidate know […]
Candidates for Spring Election binded by recession
Lean financial times at Florida A&M University have caused a tightening on campaign budgets for students running for campus elections. Recent budget cuts have forced the university to limit funds allotted to students for their campaigns and has compelled some students to make more economical decisions with their campaign dollars. […]
International artists offer wares at store
The aroma of the store is set off by warm jasmine, exotic teas and ancient wood. The arrangement of the blue colors from the Far East to the warm brown colors of the Sub-Saharan Africa, flow harmoniously from one end of the store to the other. Customers can hear the […]
HBCU’s face financial difficulties
Some students and officials believe that Historically Black Colleges and Universities have a negative reputation for frequent financial problems. Leon County Commissioner Bill Proctor said a lack of large donations is a big issue. “[HBCUs] don’t have the surplus assets or the foundation support to generate the excess money,” Proctor […]
Third loss is upsetting
On Monday, the Lady Rattlers of Florida A&M University took on Coppin State Eagles. The Rattlers came into the game with winning on the brain. Unfortunately they lost their second straight game and suffered their third loss in their last four games with Monday’s loss, while Coppin State continued their […]