I am used to hearing Rattler students chanting at football, basketball and lately the volleyball games. The roaring cheer of the students supporting the student athletes at the sideline is what encourages the players to play harder and earn a strong win. I consider myself a traditional Rattler in the […]

As a Famuan staff, we are encouraged to read every article of every edition, including the commentary by our beloved readers. Sure, the night before publication, we are most likely screaming at each other due to frustration (and to the fact that it’s approaching midnight, with no end in sight). […]

Cartoons on the cover of soft pornographic magazines are nauseating. Now who will watch the Simpsons without shaking their head?   Earlier this month, it was announced that Marge Simpson, the wife of Homer Simpson from the satirical cartoon, “The Simpsons,” would be the centerfold spread for the November […]

There will be no same-sex marriage in the state of Maine.   For the opponents, this represents a victory, but for champions of equal rightsand the fight for equality, it is a bitter defeat.  While processingthe defeat of equal marriage legislation in Maine, it made me think about the […]

After 10 years  its now time for the United States to conduct its decennial census. But unlike the previous 22 surveys, census officials are striving to gain an accurate count of minorities and immigrants through multiple channels in 2010. Historically minorities and more recently illegal immigrants have been undercounted in […]

For months, the Democrats and Republicans have gone back and forth over an issue that always causes debate on Capitol Hill. But the unthinkable has finally happened. On Saturday, the House of Representatives passed the health care bill, H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act, on Saturday night. With […]

History is on hold in Gadsden County and the black community is upset. In the only predominantly black county in the state of Florida, Gov. Charlie Crist has placed Kathy Garner’s appointment as the first woman and first black county judge to be appointed for the Gadsden County Courts on […]

Mr. President as you may already know, you have nothing to fear. This election speaks nothing of your presidency despite what the media is saying. The democratic candidates who loss the gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia, loss on their own merit.   For starters I know you […]

Dear Dean Kirby,       I forgive you. Surprised right? Don’t be. Yes, despite your lackluster performance as dean of students this year, I know buried underneath the right strap of your suspenders, you have a heart. A heart, filled with Rattler love, spirit and pride.    That is why today sir, […]

In the Oct. 21st issue of The Famuan, I admit that I was both excited and disheartened at what I read. My excitement was rooted from the tribute to Dr. William P. Foster. However, the disgruntlement stemmed from the editorial written by Derrick McMahon titled “Band marches to sexist rhythm.” […]