1. Pro: Unity. Its nice to see the older an newer generations of Rattlers coming together for a common cause. 2. Con: Random Creepers. Homecoming wold be complete without an influx of random non-students or alumni. 3. Pro: Class Cancellations. Even though class is not in session on the Friday […]

On Sept. 9, U.S. District Court Judge Virginia Phillips, ruled that the U.S. Military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy was unconstitutional.  Following this ruling another major step has been made in the fight for equality for gays and lesbians in the armed services. According to Defense.gov, Oct. 19, “The Pentagon […]

The National Rifle Association has scored one of its landmark victories with the recent enactment of laws allowing for the possession of loaded handguns into bars in four states, Tennessee, Arizona, Georgia, and Virginia.   This wouldn’t be so horrifying if it weren’t for common sense and the long-established two-way correlation […]

No one can deny that money has long been a source of frustration for both students and faculty at FAMU. As October ushers in midterm season, some students still have not received financial aid disbursement and some teachers have only recently received payment for working the summer semester. However, while […]

When a new Tyler Perry movie is coming out, it is not a matter of who will see it in the black community-it is a matter of when. Black people support black business, especially in places where there aren’t many blacks present, like the movies. It is exciting and refreshing […]

Amendment 4 is arguably the most divisive issue on Florida election ballots this November. The mandate would grant taxpayers the right to vote on whether a local government can adopt new comprehensive land use plans, allowing for residential and commercial development. The prevalence of both has plagued Florida. Amendment […]

The Delta Kappa Epsilon International Fraternity has come under fire again. This week, the Yale University chapter of DKE was asked to suspend all pledge activities after having pledges chant obscenities against women on campus. According to the Associated Press, The chants included phrases such as “No means yes, yes […]

1. Home Telephones: According to the Cellular Telephone Industry of America, 91 percent of Americans own cell phones. This could mean trouble for land line providers. 2. Video Rental Stores: With the advent of NetFlix and Gamefly.com, one thing should be obvious; Blockbuster and your Mom & Pop Video stores […]

First Amendment cases swarm the dockets of Supreme Court justices like locusts. Almost every day, someone new says his or her freedoms are being ignored in favor of someone’s political agenda.  The world is changing, along with the way information is received and distributed. For the most part, it has […]

Last Saturday, the best thing happened to me while I was in the club—my phone died. After several failed attempts at trying to revive it, I pocketed the mobile device and decided to indulge in the events of the evening. I had a blast, even without “tweeting” about it. But […]