Students are growing anxious over the lack of campus-wide amenities since the recent budget woes. The University is still trying to find a way to supplement Activity and Service fees funding that was held in order to pay off a budget deficit of $500, 000, according to information from the […]

A meeting about the concerns of Florida A&M University maintaining accreditation for the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication resulted in a candid and open discussion between President James Ammons and SJGC faculty. Ammons initially sought to hold the meeting with SJGC faculty to receive updates on the school’s academic […]

Florida A&M University joined universities across the nation in hosting The “Focus the Nation” teach-in program to spread awareness about global warming. On Jan. 28 to the 31, the program’s objective was getting the FAMU community to learn ways to stop the increase of global warming. FAMU’s “Focus the Nation” […]

America may be suffering from an epidemic. Every January, around this time, the same thing happens. The weather gets colder and people begin to change. No, I’m not referring to the flu. I’m talking about the Super Bowl, and the symptoms are always the same each year. Sports fans become […]

Orchesis Contemporary Dance Theatre will have a dance production titled “Sankofa” on Feb 1-2 at 7:30 p.m. in Lee Hall auditorium. Members promised this show will be unlike any show in years past. Orchesis was founded more than 60 years ago, making it the first dance organization at Florida A&M […]

Super Bowl XLII will be played Sunday and it features the undefeated New England Patriots versus a confident New York Giants team. Although a Giants’ victory seems improbable, I’m pulling for the surging Giants to score an upset. Personally, I’m just tired of hearing about the Patriots, and I agree […]

Comedian Roy Wood Jr., an alumnus of Florida A&M University, has done his part to give back to U.S. troops overseas by sending them his recorded prank calls. Wood has appeared on “The Late Show with David Letterman,” Comedy Central’s “Bob & Tom Comedy Tour,” BET’s “Comic View,” “It’s Showtime […]

Hip-hop is a culture that affects the way some people dress, dance and talk, the Webster Dictionary cites. In addition to these areas, hip-hop also affects behavior, especially male behavior, said Huberta Jackson-Lowman, an associate psychology professor at Florida A&M University. Jackson-Lowman said hip-hop affects male behavior by building the […]

Wednesday, Jan. 30 7:45-9:15 p.m.? “The 2% Solution” WebcastLocation: New Pharmacy Bldg., BCBS Auditorium Thursday, Jan. 31 All Day? Sodexho will serve earth-friendly meals on campus. 8:15-8:45 a.m.? Earth-Friendly Continental Breakfast Sponsored by Rogers Developments & Sodexho Location: Grand Ballroom 8:30-9:15 a.m.? Session 1A: Dialogue with President James Ammons & […]

The Florida A&M Lady Rattlers lost their eighth consecutive game, losing 50-40 to the Delaware State University Lady Hornets Monday. The game was tied throughout the half as the Lady Rattlers kept up with the fast pace of the Lady Hornets’ offense. Forward Thyeis Halley led all first half scorers […]