Rob Evans, Rod Barnes and now Sylvester Croom are in a fraternity of their own. They are the only black men to ever hold head coaching positions at the collegiate level in the state of Mississippi. Tuesday Croom crossed over into this elite fraternity when he was introduced as head […]

In front of nearly 10,000 people the men’s basketball team gave an admirable effort against the second ranked Florida Gators at the O’Connell Center in Gainesville Tuesday night, losing 102- 78. The Rattlers (0-4) were led by their backcourt, senior sharpshooter Terrence Woods had 31 points and Demarcus Wilkins chimed […]

After a knock on my apartment door, my roommates and I look at each other for about 10 seconds before anyone takes the initiative to see who it is. It then takes another 10 seconds for the chosen roommate to make it to the door. I won’t even discuss how […]

The women’s basketball team begins action today at 6 p.m. in the annual Rattlerette Invitational. FAMU plays its first game against Savannah State, a team they just played in Savannah, Ga., Nov. 28. Savannah State is now 1-5 after losing to Birmingham-Southern and Bethune-Cookman. The other team competing in the […]

With the fall 2003 semester coming to a close, FAMU just doesn’t seem to be in as good a position as it was at the start of the semester. The university’s name is being smeared across news and editorial pages all over the country. The athletic department is coming to […]

I would like to officially thank President Gainous, J.R.E. Lee III, Jim Corbin, the Board of Trustees and the SGA for the worst semester I’ve had at FAMU. Professionalism lacked in all areas and I am truly disgusted to be a student at FAMU. President Gainous: You allowed or at […]

After breezing through the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference tournament, the Lady Rattler volleyball team is ready to take on its next opponents in the 2003 NCAA Tournament. At the MEAC tournament, FAMU (26-3) defeated Hampton and Morgan State both in 3-0 matches before taking on the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore in […]

When the FAMU Board of Trustees unanimously approved SGA documents on Nov. 25, they gave the student body the power to oust a government official whom is believed to be doing a poor job. “(The amendment) will empower the student body to hold their student government accountable,” said Sen. Ramon […]

Athletes should not be forced into seclusion the night before a game because it does absolutely nothing to help better their game. Many coaches and administrators are under the impression that if they keep their athletes withdrawn from society, they will perform at a higher level in the competition. They […]

Just when you think that all rappers are the same, talking only about flashy cars and simple women, two young men have emerged on the scene and are eager to change the art of rap. Derryck Black, 21, and Irving Maurice Millard, 22, are living out their dreams through lyrics, […]