An unidentified man interrupted two Tallahassee events Wednesday, both very public and both very bizarre. The man grabbed the attention during former Florida A&M University president Frederick Humphries’ speech at the FAMU Founders’ Day Convocation when he walked nonchalantly to the stage and passed what looked like a […]
Author: Alvin McBean III and Aubrey Upshur
A win for Obama is a win for us
Many people around the world have felt the affects of the economy in our country. Job loss, school funding budget cuts and two words students dare not utter–financial aid–have all been topics in this year’s presidential campaign. […]
Is popularity a thing of the past in college?
College is an institution of higher learning where students come to get an education and share experiences. While there, students have the opportunity to make friends, join organizations and participate in various activities. Some say that an individual’s college experience depends on his or her social life. An individual […]
When to pop the question
You and your new crush find yourselves “madly in like” with each other. All the typical compatibility questions have been answered. But what questions are really necessary? Most young people get to the basics of getting to know someone. But is asking someone to get tested for HIV necessary […]
Meet Venom, the Rattler
The Rattler mascot is commonly seen on t-shirts, school supplies, welcome mats, gym floors and athletic paraphernalia. Although it’s worn with great enthusiasm, little is known about the university’s mascot. As a display of prestige, pride and persistence, the rattlesnake has an interesting yet peculiar history behind it. Florida […]
FAMU legacy lives on
Florida A&M is one of the nation’s largest HBCUs, catering to thousands of students with promises of “excellence with care.” Many FAMU students are first-generation, whereas others have chosen to follow in family members’ footsteps to continue the Rattler tradition. Alexis Johnson, 17, a first-year pharmacy student from Miami, […]
Humphries inspires at Founders’ Day Convocation
As former Florida A&M University president Frederick Humphries approached the lectern, the audience greeted him with a standing ovation. They were showing their respect and honor to a man who has had a part in paving the wave for many Rattlers. “It is great to be home,” Humphries said […]
FAMU 125
After relocating three times, after changing its name four times, after 10 presidents and after it began with two instructors and 15 students, Florida A&M University has grown into an undeniable Black Ivy League institution 125 years later. No one is prouder than I am that an institution with […]
Dr. Fredrick Humphries: The man, the myth, the legend
In the Florida A&M University journalism system, the people are represented by two separate, yet equally important groups. The university administration, who often sugar-coats events, and The Famuan, which digs continually for the truth. These are our stories. Since the 1950s, The Famuan has been the informative voice […]
The Famuan Staff
In the Florida A&M University journalism system, the people are represented by two separate, yet equally important groups. The university administration, who often sugar-coats events, and The Famuan, which digs continually for the truth. These are our stories. Since the 1950s, The Famuan has been the informative voice of […]