FAMU students hoping to go to graduate school can get help from programs on campus. The Graduate Feeder Program has an agreement with 47 schools to hold three to five admission/financial aid packages for chosen students. The program is open to students in any major. It accepts sophomores through grad […]
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Graduation not always conceivable in 4 years
In less than a month, many Rattlers will attend a graduation ceremony that will finalize their four years as undergraduate students. Unfortunately, others won’t be so lucky. According to Rattlers, not being able to complete undergraduate degrees in four years is a phenomenon brought on by many factors. Andre Williams […]
Cost of college
With the cost of a college education on the rise, many college students find themselves having to take on debt to finance their education. Shelisha Durden, a 23-year-old recent FAMU graduate working at The Department of Elder Affairs, was one such student. “The reason I took out student loans was […]
Students brave difficult choices
As the last note of the alma mater hangs in the air and tears are shed, graduates must close one chapter of their life and open another. Recent graduates are faced with life-changing decisions. Some of these decisions may be whether they should enter the workforce or continue their education. […]
Metrosexuals’ deserve praise
Chances are you’ve seen them in the hair salon with their heads in the shampoo bowl next to you or in the nail shop enjoying a manicure. Yes, ladies, it’s the new breed of man known as the high-maintenance man. Some may even call him a “metrosexual.” These metrosexuals are […]
‘100’ prepares for Battle of Bands
Hard work really does pay off. At least it did for the “Marching 100.” Ten bands from historically black colleges and universities will be showcased at the Honda’s Battle of the Bands, which will be held on Jan. 24, 2004 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. FAMU was named as […]
Coleman nears wrap-up
Rattlers can look forward to using the new wing expansion on Coleman Library after returning from the holiday break. Lauren B. Sapp, director of libraries at FAMU, said the expansion project should be finished by January. “Of course that depends on good weather and a lot of other things,” she […]
Airport security increases for holidays
Over the past several weeks, airport incidents have caused many travelers to be delayed in airports throughout the nation, which may hinder thousands of students flying home next week. A box cutter was found last month aboard US Airways Flight 177 as it prepared to depart the Philadelphia International Airport. […]
Vacancies remain in Supreme Court
The semester ends today and FAMU students are still without an acting Student Supreme Court because of three unfilled positions. SGA President Larry O. Rivers tried to appoint a student in September, but the Student Senate denied the appointment. Since then, Rivers has failed to appoint any students to fill […]
Rape cases decline but still an issue
For the first time in nearly two years, only one rape was reported during a single semester. “As of this fall semester, we have one allegation of rape, which is currently under investigation,” said Lt. Louis Wichers, supervisor of investigations for the FAMU Police Department. To continue to reduce rapes, […]