It is a quiet afternoon. The neighborhood is serene and 94-year-old Rattler Lucille Williams watches as the scenery changes. As she sits on her porch, located on Young Street near Florida A&M’s School of Architecture, she slowly reflects on her youthful days as a Rattler.  Petite in stature with […]

  After numerous conversations with my peers, it is safe to say that there seems to be some discontentment among the student body. For many of the upperclassmen, this year’s homecoming week of events has been very disappointing. In light of the university’s 125th anniversary, many students were expecting an […]

  Since last November, Florida A&M has been involved with scandals. As the university’s credibility diminishes, its culture will soon follow suit. In addition to the frequent drama with the Office of Student Activities and the Student Government Association, a battle over homecoming has pitted students against the university administration. […]

  Homecoming is the most anticipated event of the year. It is our time to get together as Rattlers and have a good time in the name of orange and green. However, while we are holding events and cheering for our Rattler football team, one can only wonder how things […]

    Most students consider Paddyfote the worst residence hall to live in. “It’s too small” seems to be the largest complaint, but filth and general unattractiveness seem to be common as well. There is no real lobby, just a seating area outside, one of the four buildings has been […]

  Florida A&M’s fashion is like no other. For “Homecoming 125” Rattlers are expected to step out and show out. Crowds will join together to make sure that people notice their individuality. One may ask, why does fashion have such a huge platform at FAMU, especially during homecoming? The answer […]

  Twenty-five thousand Rattler fans roar in Bragg Memorial Stadium. It is Homecoming. The student body of Florida A&M today, and the alumni of FAMU yesterday cheer their team. There are 10 minutes left in the first half of the game and Rattler fans will soon be taken on a […]

  “You’re the one who put the present day Democratic administration in Washington, D.C…When you see this, you see that the Negro vote is the key factor. They’ve been down there four years. All other legislation they wanted to bring up, they’ve brought it up and gotten it out of […]

As a member of the U.S. Army, a specific set of core values were instilled in me by which I govern myself accordingly. Integrity is one of those values. Integrity is defined as having the ability to do what is right both legally and morally.    If you are wondering […]

  Gladys Murray Correspondent   Halloween allows children to rise to the occasion. They dress up in cute costumes and go door-to-door with playmates and parents. As a minor, I always wondered when my peers would stop trick-or-treating. Elementary school passed, then middle school passed and I was expecting everyone […]