Every great reign must come to an end. And who knows better than the University’s men’s track team. “For the past three to four years we’ve had our run,” head coach Robinson said. “We’ve won six conference championships.” Despite its long run of success, the team is now in the […]

They’ve been waiting all season for this opportunity. Blood, sweat and even tears have been shed during long hours of commitment to their profession. Sunday will not only be historic for the NFL, which will have its first Super Bowl with two black head coaches, but also for the Marching […]

Anyone who has seen the Lady Rattlers in action can see how aggressive the women’s basketball team can play. Coming from last season with a conference record of seven wins and one loss, the Lady Rattlers are already striking again in this year with six wins out of seven games. […]

#8220;I don’t consider myself a singer,” said Geoff Rickly, lead vocalist for Thursday. “I think of myself as a writer in front of a microphone. I just want to get my point across.” Since their debut CD in 2000, Thursday has been doing just that. Formed while still in high […]

Leaving home affords some students more opportunities to experiment with a variety of things, including sexual relationships. Some people say freshmen are more susceptible to a promiscuous lifestyle. “There’s more freedom,” Vinnie Javera said. “You don’t have parent figures telling you you can’t do this or that.” The 21-year-old allied […]

The Black History Month Festival, held at the new post office on Adams Street, started the beginning of a month celebrating black life, culture and history. The event began with mistress of ceremonies and event coordinator Cynthia Lee-King. The kickoff, which dozens of surrounding Florida and Georgia residents attended, introduced […]

FAMU’s Writing Resource Center is set to begin providing students with after-hours help from 7 p.m.-10 p.m. in Coleman Library. The center’s goals are to enhance the writing ability of students at graduate and professional levels while using technology and advanced teaching methods. The center also strives to provide an […]

The Student National Alumni Association and the 36th Student Senate formally announced their endorsement of presidential candidate James H. Ammons Wednesday afternoon during a press conference entitled Students for Ammons. Student leaders and members of various campus organizations gathered on The Set to voice their concerns with the presidential selection […]

The Board of Trustees named James H. Ammons the new University president in a close vote Thursday. Ammons, an alumnus of FAMU and chancellor of North Carolina Central University, received a majority seven votes from the 13-member board, making him the 10th president in FAMU history. Thelma B. Thompson received […]

Dr. James H. Ammons, a University alumnus, has been declared Florida A&M University’s new president. Ammons won by a majority vote of seven from the Board of Trustees. Behind him was Thelma Thompson, who received six votes, and Howard Johnson who recieved none. For more on this developing story trust […]