Gov. Charlie Crist announced Thursday his proposal that will allow 11 schools to increase their tuition up to 15 percent a year. In the proposal, Florida A&M University, and other schools in the state could increase their tuition over the next seven years. A press release by Crist said the […]

Unemployment is up and consumer confidence is down heading into the holiday shopping season, as so many consumers will be trying to stay on a budget this year. It’s possible to celebrate on a budget, experts say, but it requires some thought and planning. While the mall may be intimidating […]

The motto for Florida A&M University is “Excellence With Caring,” and students seem to agree that the professors are good at their jobs. However, being a teacher is sometimes challenging. Professors have to find ways to educate as well as engage. Jacqueline Okoh, who teaches freshman orientation, said she keeps […]

Social networks Facebook and MySpace are about to get a taste of competition. An entity of Urban Communications, an up and coming technology business, OurSpace is a new social network aimed towards young black internet users. Florida A&M alumni have the opportunity to network on Rattler Roundup. However, what makes […]

On Sunday, Florida A&M University was affected by a school-wide power outage. University officials said the outage occurred around 1:50 pm. Electricity was not restored to the campus until 3:05 p.m. and some students said they were frustrated with the interruption of the school’s power source. Andria Frazier, 19, a […]

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With all the negative blasts Florida A&M University receives from the media, it’s good to see that we are finally getting the positive exposure that is deserved. Just within the last month, FAMU has received national recognition three times. Election night FAMU had multiple cut-ins with national network, TV One. […]

The nation’s mental health care for children has improved over the past 25 years, according to USAToday.com, but one out of five states said these children don’t receive adequate care if the disorders are deemed serious. This is a major problem for low-income families. The article said most children treated […]

Florida A&M football players ready themselves for the most anticipated game of the year. The entire event represents more than just an instate rivalry football game, it represents tradition. One of the Rattler captains, Anthony Collins, 21, maintains that the Florida Classic is just another game. “I feel like we […]

Nov. 4, 2008 was an important night for all Americans especially blacks. The students filled the quadrangle on Florida A&M University’s campus, waiting to hear the news that would hopefully change their lives forever. When the results finally came I was both shocked and happy at once. As the news […]