During homecoming convocation speakers acknowledged the recent news of the University’s $8 million surplus. “We’ve had the benefit of having what some would call difficult times,” keynote speaker, Daryl Parks, said. “But we had someone come in and fix the finances and meet the deadlines.” Parks, a 1992 graduate and […]

Head coach Rubin Carter takes us inside the huddle with his first FAMU Homecoming football game. FAMUAN: How would you describe your first FAMU Homecoming? CARTER: “Well I’m really excited to win, to be honest with you. Homecoming is very special. You get all your friends, family, and alumni and […]

Survival of the fittest continues as the driving force among ambitious professionals in Corporate America. Minorities struggle to attain the same levels of achievement as there counterparts, working twice as hard for half the success. Students need to take advantage of programs and added skills that will give them the […]

In the United States, small businesses have a major impact on the overall economy. In fact, the Florida First Capital Finance Corporation reports that small businesses account for 99.7 percent of all employer firms nationally. However, despite these statistics, starting a small business still can be a daunting task. For […]

Homecoming 2005 was the first time in my past memory of over 20+ years that students and alumni was not treated with the ‘rattler strike ‘ speech. Why? The President makes her presence felt in all other venues of the campus. Suddenly, she is just an acting President and, as […]

A flurry of students stand impatiently under the rays of the steaming florida sun, waiting. Some are upset about the heat, others could care less, and there are a few who are so excited, they’ve taken the bad situation and turned it into something enjoyable. Whether they are waiting in […]

A man who influenced the lives of many, both on the field and in the classroom, has passed while leaving an impression of achievement to all. Frank Parker Scruggs Sr. died Oct. 18 at the age of 83. Scruggs was a mentor to athletes and students everywhere, especially to those […]

The Lady Rattlers volleyball team’s winning streak continues as they won their 12th game in a row against the Lady Aggies of North Carolina A&T State University Sunday afternoon in Gaither Gym. The Rattlers beat the Lady Aggies 3-0, with scores of 30-16, 30-18 and 30-19. The Lady Rattlers remain undefeated […]

The game did not start on time, but that may have been the only thing that could have stopped Rashard Pompey Saturday afternoon. The senior running back had a career day in the Rattlers 31-17 victory over Norfolk State, to give FAMU its 11th consecutive homecoming victory. After gaining only […]

Almost all would agree that a “blanket pardon” has its flaws, but so does sending an innocent person to death have a flaw…a final flaw. Only 4 people were set free; the others are sentenced to life terms behind bars; guilty and innocent. The Governor’s action was courageous and demonstrated […]