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Rattlers defeat Bears

FAMU point guard Tony Tate wrote “I’m going to miss all of the seniors” on his wristband before Monday night’s game against Morgan State. Monday was senior night for four of Tate’s teammates, but Tate played as if it was his last game in Gaither Gymnasium. Tate torched Morgan State […]

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Lady Rattlers beat Lady Bears, 75-71

The Lady Rattlers didn’t dwell too long on Saturday’s Coppin State loss. Instead, they turned things around with Monday’s 75-51 blowout over the Morgan State Lady Bears. With the win, FAMU snapped a three-game MEAC losing streak, leaving the team with a 7-8 conference record. In the final home game […]

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Ramsey quits, leaves many with questions

With the resignation of Athletic Director Joseph P. Ramsey II being made official Monday, many questions arose as to why exactly he resigned when he had been making progress. There are many factors people feel could have influenced his decision, but Ramsey is the only one who knows. Ramsey is […]

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SGA needs election reform

While the final results for several of the seats for SGA elections may have been filled Tuesday, the process was not as smooth as it could have been. From looming election violations to the disbursement of copyrighted campaign material, it is clear that the election codes need some serious review. […]

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Chairman explains Electoral Commission

The spring election season is a busy time for us all. Candidates are busy vying for votes, campaign teams are in full effect, and it seems as if many other University functions take a break in the midst of the election excitement. For the 34th Student Senate – namely the […]

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Paper should endorse

Letter to the editor: I’m sure you realize that some of the most reputable newspapers in the country (i.e. New York Times, Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal) give endorsements during presidential elections, senatorial elections and even mayoral elections. I am also sure you are aware that FAMU alumni read […]

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Rumors prove true as Ramsey resigns

When Joseph P. Ramsey replaced J. R. E. Lee III as the third Athletic Director in less than three years, he said changes would be made. Ramsey said changes would be made to the Sports Information and Marketing departments as well as each sport. Ramsey also said he was going […]

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FSU gathers to discuss new major

They all came out. Dressed in everything from Ferragamo shoes to fitted hats, they all attended. They filled the seats well before the 7 p.m. start time. Those that couldn’t sit, stood, and listened attentively. You could tell it was serious business. Thursday night at the University Ballroom in the […]

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Board of Trustees Chair Corbin out

First, former FAMU President Fred Gainous got the boot. Then, Love Collins III was released by Interim President Castell V. Bryant. Now, the curtain has closed on the Board of Trustees chairman. James Corbin, appointed to the Board of Trustees in January 2002, was not reappointed by Gov. Jeb Bush […]

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Girls’ dorms vandalized with paint

University janitors were met with the task of cleaning blue paint and footprints that covered the third floor of Truth Hall Friday morning. Truth and Cropper halls were vandalized around 3 a.m Friday, which led to a dorm security increase and a FAMU police department investigation. According to a number […]