I am so delighted when I see young black men who value education. However, based on statistics, black males attending college is as rare as finding a diamond mine in Florida. There are more black women attending college and receiving master’s and doctorate degrees. At Florida A&M, the female to […]

When I first saw the movie “Precious” by Sapphire, I never knew that one movie could take me through so many emotions. I remember thinking to myself that this was more than just a movie but a reality that became so clear to me that day. Precious’ story extends far […]

To Whom It May Concern:  The Honors Program has been a major part of our university for quite some time. In the Honors Program, there are different classes ranging from Social Sciences and Math, to harder sciences like Organic Chemistry. The Honors Program offers students a unique alternative to the […]

My life has always been full of surprises, and, to this day, this one still leaves me wondering. It started my freshman year here at FAMU. I was an out-of state student from Colorado Springs, Colo., who had no clue what he was doing. I took a chance, however, and […]

There used to be a time when the teacher would suspend misbehaving students and send them home to face the consequences of their actions with their parents. Society, however, has turned the tables. Teachers can get in trouble from parents for disciplining students. The Cook County School Board, of Valdosta, […]

Last week, the university’s general counsel completed its investigation of Chief Financial Officer Teresa Hardee. The investigation was born from an anonymous complaint. It dealt with her apparent misuse of university time and discrepancies in her annual leave while she took courses toward an executive doctorate degree from the University […]

College life can be overwhelming to many students here at Florida A&M. The thought of leaving friends and family behind, the stress of handling a 16-credit course load, your 20-page English paper due in two days, can eventually make any Rattler want to strike out or much worse. Students can […]

Many ask why I am so picky when it comes to relationships. Well, I am not like most girls. I don’t have a laundry list of physical attributes or materialistic sentiments. I usually pick nice, good guys whom I can take home to my parents. However, I am often criticized […]

President James Ammons is now a proud member of the Florida A&M sports Hall of Fame. His lengthy list of credentials, which placed him among the all-time great athletes of this university, include… well, nothing. As always, I have to put in my disclaimer on the topic prior to people […]

L’Oreal, the French cosmetic company, has pushed its slogan “Because you’re worth it” since 2004. Some ladies won’t step out in the public eye without the help of best friend, L’Oreal.   But, to most women, the tedious work it takes to powder the face, emphasize cheek bones, and elongate […]