The stage is being set to choose a permanent president to replace Interim President Castell V. Bryant. Although the Florida A&M University Board of Trustees’ Presidential Search Committee will choose the new leader, members say they want to find the best candidate and will not rush the process. The search […]

About 900 Caribbean students gathered on campus this weekend for the Florida Caribbean Student Association’s biannual conference. It was the first time Florida A&M University hosted the conference since 1999. Last year the FCSA held the conference at the University of Miami. University of Florida alumnus, Local Farina, who has […]

There is no feeling more superior to me than knowing I am a Florida A&M University Rattler. But, I don’t think I’d ever go as far as saying FAMU is the superior historically black college. What defines superiority in a college? It’s a combination of things, such as academics, the […]

Less than half of the members currently serving on the Board of Trustees graduated from the University. Of the 13 members of Florida A&M University’s BOT, only four are alumni: William Jennings, Laura Branker, Pamela Duncan and W. George Allen. Student Government Association President Ramon Alexander is also on the […]

Rev. Jesse Jackson is at it again. He’s protesting something else. But this time, he’s protesting the suspension of Terrell Owens from the Philadelphia Eagles. According to http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com, Jackson said Owens suspension was “much too severe.” But it wasn’t. T.O. is a public figure. Despite how much he may not […]

Whether or not the city of Tallahassee should support the North Florida Power Plant is the hottest topic in the Capitol. Perhaps the proposed coal plant is the talk of the town because the project will lower electric bills or maybe because coal-burning power plants are the largest industrial source […]

The Florida A&M Lady Rattlers volleyball team successfully closed out the regular season with a 3-0 (30-16, 30-13, 30-17) victory over the Bulldogs of South Carolina State. The undefeated Lady Rattlers have won 84 consecutive MEAC games, so it was no surprise when they sent the Bulldogs home after the […]

Basketball is finally back in Gaither Gym as the Lady Rattlers hosted the Lady Eagles of Florida Gulf Coast University in Saturday’s season-opening exhibition game. The outcome, however, did not turn out as the Lady Rattlers had hoped for as, on the strength of solid shooting and 12 three-point shots, […]

Since Endustry Power Players debuted on campus, they have held a variety of events, allowing students to have an intimate connection with various aspects of the entertainment industry. EPP is an organization with the purpose to create outlets for students who want to pursue a career in the entertainment industry, […]

The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and ESPNU agreed to a seven-year contract earlier this year. The deal guarantees MEAC sports will be televised through the year 2012. Dennis Thomas, commissioner of the MEAC, said he is excited about the accord. “This is a truly groundbreaking moment for the MEAC,” said Thomas. […]