In the midst of another spring, in which the pride of the baseball team is in short supply, there is one thing of which Joe Durant and the rest of the Rattler baseball family can be proud. Former Rattler standout pitcher and outfielder Marquis Grissom retired March 28, ending a […]

On most Fridays, the Set is filled with many students flocking to and from class or taking a short break from a long day. From a distance you can see smoke releasing hickory-flavored aroma rising into the atmosphere. If you just follow your nose and walk a little farther, you […]

Beginning with the dramatic beat of the drum and a soothing jazz sound, the attention of the audience is successfully captured. Although unique, a rap performed by character Yolanda, performed by Toi Whitaker, suddenly interrupted the calm sound of the live jazz band with a supposed hardcore New York accent […]

College is usually a time when many students “find” themselves. Some try to find a religion they can identify with, others look to find who they are sexually. Thanks to a program at Florida State University, students who are attempting to “find” themselves sexually don’t have to feel alone. FSU’s […]

For the past month, President Bush’s approval rating has been lingering just below 40 percent, and apparently the White House is concerned. Bush appointed Joshua Bolten last week as the new chief of staff after Andy Card announced his resignation, and in response to the growing opposition to the war […]

For some peculiar reason, jail seems to be the college degree of the rap game. Rappers are better-received and appealing to audiences after sporting a well-fitted orange jumpsuit and spending some time behind bars. However, the instant street credibility associated with having been to jail is a little cliché and […]

FX’s new, controversial hit TV show, “Black. White,” is meant to demonstrate that racism still exists. But let’s be honest, it’s to show white people that racism still exists. Not only does racism exist, it’s pervasive, it’s everywhere and it permeates through everything. There hasn’t been a “Black. White.” episode […]

Florida A&M University is in the process of transitioning into an assessment institution. After being cited for not being in compliance with assessment standards during previous accreditation reviews, FAMU is getting help from the Institutional Level Assessment Committee. “This committee was established to provide leadership in the implementation of the […]

National Public Health Week 2006 on the campus of Florida A&M University will include free food, free testing and free health fairs. Presented by Future Public Health Professionals and the Student Government Office of the Surgeon General, NPHW promotes health and awareness in Leon County and surrounding areas. “Health is […]

Saturday, April 1, 10:22 p.m. My boy from the “D” and assistant sports editor John Marsh sends a text message: “So uhh, about that national champion pick we made…” He was referring to how he, I and sports editor LeMont Calloway picked Louisiana State to capture the national title, mostly […]