The Rattler baseball team has been in the spirit of giving ball games away lately. Shaky infield play has contributed to the (0-3) start with losses to Jacksonville University, Savannah State University and Alabama A&M University. The team has committed 16 errors in three losses. FAMU has outplayed all three […]
Author: Ray Jenifer
University quick to take, slow to release paychecks
After five weeks in the spring semester, some faculty and employed students have yet to receive a paycheck from the University. Although the last pay period was Feb. 2, The Famuan staff received word two days before that Friday that paychecks would not be dispersed until Feb. 16. It’s obvious […]
Will ‘Idol’ ever get old to America?
The sixth season of “American Idol” has kicked off, and millions of viewers tuned in to watch thousands of participants who had their hopes set on being the next American star. Countless contestants made fools of themselves in front of the judges by singing out of tune, dancing around dressed […]
Public does not seek news
What is wrong with Americans? Anna Nicole Smith died Thursday. Yes, it is sad that she is no longer here with us, and yes, the manner in which she died was sad. But was it that serious that she had to be on the news for the rest of the […]
Parking services inefficient
Florida A&M University parking services and the FAMU Police Department have finally gone too far. Instead of focusing on writing tickets for the students and staff who drive 45 mph in front of places like SBI or the bookstore, it seems like all of their energy is focused on who […]
Former Striker ready to ‘Run It’ at Grammys
FAMU grad Black Thomas will have a Grammy performance to add on his resume, when he dances with Chris Brown in the 2007 awards show Sunday. Born Alfred Thomas Jr., his first major performance was with Jessica Simpson at the People’s Choice Awards. With the help of his talent agency, […]
Super Bowl wager leaves Agnew green with envy
The defeat of the Chicago Bears by the Indianapolis Colts at Super Bowl XLI will incur its second blow on Chicago native Phillip Agnew today. After losing a bet to WANM 90.5 personality Da Intern, otherwise known as Greg Miller, Student Government Association President Agnew will have to wear a […]
AKA WEEK Slideshow
The Beta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. kicked off their week of events with “Freedom of Speech,” a night of poetry and artistic expression. “Uplifting of the Black Family and the Vanishing Male” was held Tuesday to discuss important issues that are affecting the black male today.Wednesday, […]
Duo takes leadership role
Kanye West, Jennifer Hudson and Bernie Mac all have something in common. They are all well-known stars bred from Illinois’s Windy City. Rome Sanders and Darius Glover, who are in the process of trying to lead their basketball team to an NCAA tournament victory, are shooting to be new additions […]
AKAs present “Pink Ice”
The Beta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha presents Pink Ice Thursday from 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Select-Downtown. Tickets are available at the ticket booth every day from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information and to obtain a ticket contact Tara Crawford at […]