That whole myth about “freshman 15,” when a first-year student gains 15 pounds, did not apply to me when I first came to Florida A&M. Some blame it on my fast metabolism; I blame it on my drive to get the news and the exercise that comes with it. Having […]

You would think that after the headache of elections and the bliss of spring break the rest of the semester would be smooth sailing. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Chelsea Earby is challenging the results of the Ms. FAMU results. Apparently the landslide win for NaKena Cromarite wasn’t enough. […]

You’ve read the opinion of two fellow Famuan’s about their specific living arrangements. This, for out-of-towners, is usually the “norm.” Well, I don’t fit that norm. I am a local and I live at home. While most people think, “Oh you live at home that must be awesome” or “Really you live […]

Seeing a moving truck parked outside of my apartment is parallel to a dark cloud hovering above my head waiting to rain on my parade. Staying at Seminole Grand, a complex that specializes in separate lease apartments, that dark cloud finally burst a couple weeks ago when my new roommate […]

Spring Break has ended and it is time for Rattlers to get back into the swing of things. While a few of us are looking forward to graduation, the rest of us are looking forward to summer vacation. However, one of the things that most of us need to start […]

This year, as an incoming freshman, my on-campus dorm living did not meet the standards that I had hoped for. All I expected was a clean and comfortable room with decent space where I can interact with female counterparts. Unfortunately, by living in Paddyfote housing, I received the exact opposite. […]

The following list applies to both dorm and apartment living. 1. Taking my things: Just because we are roommates, we may wear the same size, or eat the same foods, does not mean you just up and take my stuff. If you want to keep your fingers I suggest you […]

So… What’s everyone doing for Spring Break? I know editorials are usually about some lofty or thought-provoking current event. But come on, we all need a break by now. And that’s exactly why we decided to take a break from the heavy, violence-laden national critiques and the sarcastic diatribes against […]

As Black History month ends, National Women’s History month begins. I reflect on how far women have come in this country and being a woman myself, I find it quite endearing that we have a month to display our trials and tribulations to get to where we are today. Being […]

If you worked in an office, how comfortable would you feel knowing that your co-worker faithfully brought a gun to work? Or that your classmate packed a gun in his backpack? I don’t know about you, but I’d be terrified. Florida lawmakers have recently voted on a resolution that would […]