The FAMU Green Coalition completed its first initiative Sunday toward the organization’s overall mission to create a safer environment with the “Change a Light for Daylight Savings Campaign.” Approximately 80 volunteers from FAMU, Leon County high schools and various community organizations gathered in the gallery of the School of Journalism […]

The votes in the spring 2007 elections have been counted, results have been posted and candidates have celebrated, but the race may not be over yet. Several candidates filed appeals after hearing about problems students in their class experienced when they went to vote. Students said those problems ranged from […]

Alcoholism is defined as a disorder characterized by the excessive consumption of and dependence on alcoholic beverages, leading to physical and psychological harm and impaired social and vocational functioning. A recent Medline Plus report found the number of people negatively affected by alcohol rises on a consistent basis. As time […]

The valor and vigor of the legendary warriors of Sparta were brought to life in director Zack Snyder’s big screen adaptation of Frank Miller’s novel “300.” Miller, of “Sin City” fame, has successfully attempted to shove one of his graphic novels onto the silver screen yet again. Despite the name, […]

There is no feeling like winning when it comes to competing. The Rattler baseball team hasn’t added to the victory column since Feb. 10, over a month ago when the University (1-19) defeated the Naval Academy 6-5. After visiting Mercer University swept the Rattlers in a three-game series at Moore-Kittles […]

The recent sentencing of John Evander Couey in Miami for the murder, kidnap and sexual assault of 9-year-old Jessica Lunsford indicates the need for a sterner handling of sexual offenders to prevent future occurrences. Couey was found guilty Wednesday of Lunsford’s murder. In a confession not used within the trial, […]

When Bill Cosby visited the University before Spring Break, a young student teacher asked him for advice. She explained she had two students in the fifth grade who were 15 years old and could not read. She said she gave them a practice exam of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, […]

Rome Sanders has been waiting for this moment for four years. For four years, the senior center wished that he could play on college basketball’s biggest stage. Well after the Florida A&M University Rattlers victory in the MEAC tournament final, Sanders and the rest of the team will finally realize […]

The annual audit of the University’s National Alumni Association shows the body will continue operations, having passed the audit with only two recommendations made by auditors. In the audit presented to the Board of Trustees March 8, the committee identified two areas the NAA should address. “One is to ensure […]

#8220;Foundation” member Siah has dropped the “yung” from his name to deliver his solo album “Graffiti,” which despite a few outside faults, delivers a range of talent and creativity. Unlike many student artists, 20-year-old Archie “Siah” Morgan II does not succumb to the usual display of gunplay and sexual innuendo […]