The Hispanic population is the fastest growing minority group according to the 2010 Census. From 2000 – 2010, the Hispanic population grew from 35.3 million to 50.5 million, a 43 percent increase. The 25.2 million-person increase in the Hispanic community helped to account for the 27.3 million-person increase in the […]

D.K. Richardson was sick of hearing about failing black students in her community. This problem prompted the retired teacher to start the Prayer Temple FCAT, Reading, Homework and Bicycle Club. “So many children were not passing the FCAT. The children don’t read,” said Richardson. The organization was founded in 2007 […]

Part of Florida A&M President James Ammons’ restructuring proposal includes grooming a new generation of “Millennial FAMUans,” who not only graduate on time but are better prepared and more competitive to enter the workforce upon graduation. Board of Trustees member Torey Alston said he believes being a “Millennial FAMUan” entails […]

Candles, gleaming fountains and carpeted floors decorated the Al Lawson Multipurpose Gym Friday night as Florida A&M hosted the 2011 President’s Gala. The event was held to kick off the anniversary of the 125th year of the university and honor “The Marching 100.” Norma Solomon White, the first woman to […]

Earlier in the semester during a quarterly colloquium, James Hawkins, dean of School of Journalism & Graphic Communication, said that, in approximately a year, he plans “to be on the golf course in San Diego.” A search committee has been formed and is in the process of searching for a […]

Homecoming festivities left quite a mess on Florida A&M’s campus. Several dozen students gathered together and rolled up their sleeves to discard the debris from homecoming. Different student-based organizations were represented in the 2011 Rattler Fever. The clean up is held the Sunday following every homecoming game. Despite a light […]

Every year Florida A&M’s Homecoming attracts a large volume of alumni and visitors to Tallahassee. With that influx of people also comes a greater risk for crime…And although the week’s festivities are undoubtedly about having a good time, people such as current student Elouinia Exantus say feeling secure on campus […]

Andre Hammel, chair of the Seventh Annual Young Alumni Giving Luncheon, described the fundraising event as a “win-win” for the university and alumni. “Supporting events such as YAG strengthens the bond between alumni and the university while creating scholarships for current and future Rattlers,” said Hammel. Hamel was the 2002-2003 […]

The prevalence of cellular phones in the United States has prompted highway safety and law enforcement agencies across the country to educate motorists about driving without distractions. Oct. 10 is “Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day,” which was designated by the American Society of Civil Engineers. The day was first […]

A west nile virus alert has been issued in Leon County and the health department wants people to protect themselves from mosquitoes that carry it. According to the Centers of Disease Control, west nile virus (WNV) emerged in temperate regions of Europe and North America. The most serious manifestation of […]