On any given day you may find him at the mall, movies, or even mountain biking. Yes, mountain biking. “It’s good for training in cross-country events,” he said. But, there’s more to him than random play. He is dedicated to his craft, hard working, and never misses practice. It makes […]

The Rattlers must have a thing for dramatic conclusions. In their second consecutive home game, the Rattlers squeezed out yet another close win, this time a 66-65 hairline victory against the struggling Howard Bison (2-14, 1-6) in front of a sizable crowd. Not only did the extreme heat in Gaither […]

The FAMU Lady Rattlers (8-9, 4-4 MEAC) didn’t show any signs of wear or tear in the early goings of their 75-67 win over the Howard University Lady Bison (7-9, 4-3 MEAC) Monday night in Gaither Gymnasium. With only a little more than 48 hours to prepare for the Lady […]

#8220;Facebook is a cancer of the American college student. I’m not sure – but if you check – it might have lowered the national GPA.” -Nick Birdsong Facebook, the interactive web directory of America’s college community, allows students across campuses to communicate through pictures, messages and profile pages. This kind […]

#8220;The popularity of thug culture is among the most serious of modern-day threats to black America, far more dangerous than any lingering institutional racism.” In a recent Atlantic Journal Constitution article, “Racism Pales in Comparison to Thug Culture” by Cynthia Tucker, the negative state of young black America is much […]

The complaints from students about parking on campus seem the same every year. The issue has various sides, but officials say the rules must be followed. “Students need to adhere to rules and regulations and park in designated parking areas,” said officer Evelyn Anderson of the Florida A&M University Police […]

Governor Bush announced Tuesday that Corey Alston will serve as the newly appointed member of the Florida A&M University Board of Trustees. According to an Office of Public Affairs press release, Interim President Castell V. Bryant was very supportive. “I am so excited about Mr. Corey Alston joining us. I […]

Orchesis Contemporary Dance Theatre will be presenting “Tradition.” The free concert will be held in Lee Hall at 7:30 p.m. For more information contact Dr. G. Sherrod at (850) 599-8678. The Department of Campus Recreation and Outdoor Adventures is planning a trip to the annual Rattlesnake Round-up in Whigham, Ga. […]

The capital of Florida is classified as a college town. A college town, as defined by most students, is “a small town centered on collegiate activity.” Florida A&M University, Florida State University and Tallahassee Community College are the schools that make up the trio of higher-learning institutions in Tallahassee. When […]

Vasectomies, naked photos, diseases, drunk driving and marriages were the hot topics on “Desperate Housewives” and “Girlfriends” last week. On “Desperate Housewives,” Tom told Lynette about a conversation he had with Carlos. They were discussing what their next wives would be like if she and Gabrielle died. In response, Lynette […]