Young People for Civil Liberties, YP4, is a new organization designed to inform emerging leaders and activists about current issues and to help leaders positively affect their communities. The organization, based out of New York and Washington D.C., is a project of the People for the American Way organization and […]

According to the 2000 U.S. Census Report, Spanish was the most common foreign language spoken in the U.S. Spanish speakers grew by about 60 percent, up from 14 percent (31.8 million) in 1990 and 11 percent (23.1 million) in 1980. Speaking a second language could also yield professional returns. This […]

For a long time now, politicians, political candidates and government officials have been almost as involved in sports as they have with their respective elections. Before and during his presidency, Bill Clinton frequented Arkansas Razorback basketball or football games. President George W. Bush was not only the former owner of […]

As long as one of these two men are on the sidelines, no top-seed will be safe in next month’s NCAA tournament. Coppin State’s Ron “Fang” Mitchell and FAMU’s Mike Gillespie Sr. are a pair of coaches who have represented the MEAC well once making the NCAA tournament. In 1997 […]

Boy band sells millions. Lead singer in boy band causes friction in band with talks of his own album. Lead singer goes about making an album, proving to the world he can do fine without his faithful backup singers in his corner. It’s the perfect recipe for a disastrous solo […]

Despite a valiant fight and the Homecoming spirit racing through the gym, the Lady Rattlers lost to the Coppin State Lady Eagles 68-57 Saturday afternoon in Gaither Gymnasium. The loss snapped the only consecutive win streak the Lady Rattlers had all season, and drops them to a 6-8 MEAC record […]

FAMU proved their championship victory over Coppin State in last year’s MEAC Tournament was no fluke. The Rattlers (10-13, 7-7 MEAC) edged out the Eagles (11-13, 11-4 MEAC) 62-58 Saturday afternoon to upset the number one team in the conference. Head coach Mike Gillespie was pleased with the overall contributions […]

Are you going to be adding today’s 2/21) sports article to the website? I am eager to read my daughter’s article. Thank you. Fran Stephens-ArmwoodFAMU Class of 1981

With the absence of a permanent president, the replacement of James Corbin on the Board of Trustees and the deeply indebted financial status of the Athletic Department, it is clear that FAMU is in a major transition phase. While this is a short list of the University’s problems, they are […]

FAMU’s campus is made up of all kinds of people, from different cultures and different backgrounds. College provides an environment were students can associate with other students from across the globe. The Caribbean Student Association is a club for those students. The Caribbean is made up of approximately 32 small […]