If Shaquille O’Neal is the Big Aristotle, after witnessing the litany of upsets in this year’s NCAA tournament, I’m dubbing myself Lil’ Socrates. Mirroring the thoughts of the Greek philosopher who said of his high level of intellectualism, “All I know is, I know nothing.” This year’s version of March […]

The Famuan’s Katrelle Simmons sat down with Head Coach Joe Durant to discuss the baseball team’s season. The Famuan: How has your season been shaping up so far? Durant: Well, you know it has been rough. Our record is 6-22. We have nothing to really brag about right now. We […]

FAMU may be holding its own in the great university technology race, but it does have a number of issues. With students and faculty being able to check their university status without waiting in lines, being able to enter dorm halls or restricted rooms after hours with key cards and […]

Trying to join Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. at Southern University cost Donald Rutledge a job, a chance to graduate this spring, and a best friend. Moreover, the 24-year-old senior medical technology major said he was beaten at two unauthorized pledge sessions, and later went to the hospital coughing up […]

The tournament has been a little rocky; there are only two no. 1 seeds left: Illinois and North Carolina. There were teams still left in the elite eight that many people thought would not succeed like: West Virginia and Wisconsin. Louisville barely escaped UWV Saturday night with a 93-85 overtime […]

Hard work, humbleness, and staying hungry are the keys to success for FAMU’s star tennis player, Pfungwa Mahefu. Mahefu came to FAMU four years ago from Zimbabwe. The public administration student chose FAMU because the coach inspired him. “I already had a friend at FAMU and I noticed good things […]

All students should be treated equally at FAMU Even though FAMU is a historically black university, it is important that the University makes sure that students are treated equally. The University of Colorado is implementing new restrictions for racial harassment after 58 cases of racism were reported since fall 2004. […]

The smell of freshly baked dinner rolls, homemade mashed potatoes served with steaming gravy, crispy chicken, melting cheesy macaroni and cheese, and much more fills the Presidential Dining Room. Along with the delicious food, there are pleasant smiles and excellent service. However, the atmosphere of customers in this dining heaven […]

Joie Davis, a theater student from Tallahassee walks on campus everyday with her book bag clutched going to and from various classes at different times of the day. Her attention is snatched when she sees the word rape written on a large sign advertising the FAMU Police Department’s self defense […]

I have always thought of journalism as the fourth branch of government because of its closeness with political actions. The media are outlets for the government to give the nation information about national issues. The media are also highly influential on public feelings. In the Dan Rather scandal, for example, […]