The accomplishments in Florida A&M’s 124-year history can probably fill a book. However, given the space limitations of this medium few highlights will do. Founded in 1887, FAMU has since proven to be more than just an institution rooted in history, but a powerful movement. In 1984, FAMU offered its […]

It’s Homecoming on the Hill, and the Rattler faithful are slithering around campus in their orange and green, enjoying the camaraderie of the annual event. But after all the alumni hit the road after a weekend of nostalgic hangovers; and after the vendors skip town leaving behind littered parking lots […]

Wednesday afternoon the Black Entertainment Industry arrived at FAMU to have its 10th annual B.E.T Black College Tour. Honestly, it is not what it is all cracked up to be. On television, they make it seem like someone with at least “Basketball Wives” celebrity status will show up, but no. […]

Oh please, we’ve all had one of those moments. Whether it was because you were told you didn’t have housing until move-in day or your paperwork fell victim to the mysterious dog that wanders campus preying on students’ most important documents. Anyone who has attended FAMU can recall at least […]

Here’s a truth I learned in class recently: college is the only place where most people find it okay not to get their money’s worth. That got me thinking. Imagine going to a mechanic, paying him or her to fix and spray your bumper and then halfway through, him or […]

As we inch closer and closer to the half mark of the semester and the fall breeze is settling in, we can definitely say it is that time of year again…it’s Christmas! Okay, all jokes aside, it’s homecoming and I couldn’t be any happier. Everyone is in the giving and […]

Apple co-founder Steve Jobs died tonight. He had long fought poor health, and last month, resigned as CEO from the company that he helped create and shape into one of the largest technology powerhouses this century.  Tech will never be the same.  Read The New York Times story about Steve […]

Glitz and glamour have always been a main composite of Florida A&M’s Homecoming. Students will often spend their last in hopes of making a statement for the annual extravaganza. In a world where college homelessness is at its peak and campus bookstore sales are low, this is a problem. With […]

Really? Are you Serious? Lord, please bless and strengthen me and all involved and all who knew him, in Jesus’ name, amen. This has been my avid prayer since 1999, when my second oldest brother, Richard, was murdered. My prayers became more fervent after my oldest brother, Ray, was murdered […]

As students, alumni and Rattler fans prepare for celebration of homecoming week; one defining issue is on everyone’s mind. It may be a bigger issue than what events they plan to attend to ensure a good time and possibly more important than reserving a ticket to guarantee a good seat […]