Workers poured concrete on the footpath outside Florida A&M’s Gore Education Complex and smoothed steps on the new stairwell Thursday as 15 months of construction  came to an end. Inside, other workers pulled phone and Internet cables into winding labyrinths in server rooms, installed aluminum panels in the ceilings […]

Correspondent Krystal Smith polled students at Tuesday’s Election Night watch party to get a grasp of their thoughts on the election, voting and the two candidates President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney. Giselle Mitchell , 20, Junior, Tampa.  -” Although Obama has not the best candidate, I believe he’s better […]

  For more than a century, the homecoming experience at Florida A&M has been a staple in southern tradition. As people flood Tallahassee from around the nation, it is evident that FAMU is a prime location for fall festivities. The experience features a variety of events this year, from barbecues […]

  Usually, students without transportation can board the Rattler Express to shop at off-campus locations such as Target, Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Publix and Governor Square Mall.  However, this semester, students will miss out on the opportunity to take advantage of the Rattler Express because of an audit filed by the […]

      Eddie Saintil is an American citizen from Miami who feels accomplished this morning after last night’s election because he had the opportunity to vote. In the midst of an election he felt enthusiastic about casting his vote but something was stopping him. He was not registered in […]

  With the aftermath of last November’s unfortunate event still looming over Famuans’ heads, there is concern about how this year’s homecoming events will be affected.  The cancellation of the Greek step show has created a buzz, and many wonder if the new intake rules have something to do with […]

The national unemployment rate rose to 7.9 percent in October. Though 171,000 jobs were added to the economy, there was a 0.1 percentage increase from September. However, the national unemployment rate did not rise because more people became unemployed. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the civilian labor force […]

  From the cheers to the dancing of some of the Democratic students on election night. One thing was for certain- many students left the Hansel E. Tookes Sr. Recreation Center with a smile on their face. Close to 1,000 students packed the recreation center with dancing and live music. […]

  Due to long lines, early voting in Tallahassee has been extended to 5:30 today. The Florida A&M  Office of Financial Aid “Get Out and Vote” campaign is on campus pounding pavement to ensure that everyone’s vote is counted. Organize for America has been working vigorously for the past week shuttling […]

  Florida A&M kicked off its 2012 Homecoming with its Third Annual 5K Run and Wellness Expo on Saturday. The 5K began years ago as the Spirit Run, which took place on the Monday that homecoming week began. Class prevented many students from attending the race, which caused the planning […]