Since the beginning of its existence, “Rent” as a Broadway play has been a major success. Critics raved on how great the world of eight friends with life obstacles was portrayed in a musical. The movie was centered on eight friends; some with AIDS, drug problems and some who were […]

Are the blood, sweat and tears worth sacrificing to cross over into an on-campus modeling organization? I say, maybe and maybe not. It all depends on your definition of “hazing.” There are many ways to define hazing. Hazing can be defined as new recruits being disciplined by elder members of […]

As America embarks on World AIDS Day, which takes place every year on December 1, many organizations and charities have committed to provide free HIV testing and are dedicated to winning the war on AIDS. World AIDS Day is all about becoming more aware of HIV and AIDS, the harm […]

Although the graduation rate has slightly increased over the past three years, the administration is trying to improve the current 18 percent four-year rate and the six-year rate of 45 percent. Overall, when compared to other public colleges and universities in Florida, Florida A&M University’s six-year graduation rate for first-time […]

The Lady Rattlers started strong against the University of Central Florida Golden Knights Friday, Nov. 18, at UCF Arena. FAMU jumped out to a 29-14 lead at the break. However, the Golden Knights fought back to defeat Florida A&M by a 62-54 margin. The Lady Rattlers opened the UCF Golden […]

Can you keep a secret? I haven’t told anyone this, but when I was growing up I had a hard time. I was unhappy with my size, felt like I was ugly, was scared to approach girls, and up until my junior year of high school, thought I was going […]

One hour of cleaning, 20 minutes of seasoning, eight hours of basting and baking and weeks of refrigerated turkey. Mmmmm, delicious! As October fades away and November creeps around the corner, this is what many people do every year to prepare for a fulfilling Thanksgiving. I never once considered how […]

Thanksgiving weekend is the perfect time of year to be a glutton of turkey and football, and not exactly in that order. On the docket were a whole host of rivalry games but, in all seriousness, nothing beat the Bayou Classic between Grambling State and Southern University. For my money, […]

Rattlers Basketball The Rattlers men’s basketball team’s current 2-1 record is the team’s best start since the 1994-1995 season. The Rattlers overcame Florida International University 69-56 in Friday’s home opener at Gaither Gym. The win was a recovery from last week’s 100-63 loss to University of Indiana. The Rattlers have […]

What line of protection does FAMU offer to students living on campus or visiting the campus after dark? With the recent increase of crimes in Tallahassee, collegiate safety and security are becoming priorities for the Tallahassee Police Department. Students Available For Escort (S.A.F.E.) team is a group of students that […]