Faculty and staff will have to watch how they spend funds until university officials provide late financial statements to the state Department of Finance Administration. According to a memo sent to all university faculty and staff on Wednesday from President Fred Gainous, several directives are effective until the university brings […]

Depression is a psychological disease that can alter the lives of college students. Darin Jacobs, 24, a Florida State University senior psychology student, said the challenges of attending college could be extremely stressful. “Students are forced to deal with the pressures of moving away from home, living independently, financial difficulties […]

The sight and smell of my home disgust me. Wet books, sour smelling carpet, mildewed shoes and clothes and unreadable papers lay everywhere. This is my home and the way it has been for almost two weeks. Recently, my apartment was flooded while I was away from home for the […]

Keeping in shape physically and spiritually seems to be the key to a healthier lifestyle. This goes for both the “average Joes” and the admired celebrities. Many sports can help people achieve the physique they desire but some are trying boxing – knowing the benefits of the sport – as […]

Adding to this week’s Florida State University homecoming events is comedian and actor Cedric The Entertainer. Cedric, who starred in “Barbershop,” “The Original Kings of Comedy” and “Cedric The Entertainer Presents,” will headline tonight’s annual homecoming “PowWow,” at the Leon County Civic Center. “Cedric is a comedian and actor loved […]

After losing several key players from last year’s team, including Michael Griffith and Jermaine Hill, the FAMU basketball team has been forced to make up for their absence. That challenge began Tuesday night in Gaither Gymnasium with a 73-65 exhibition win over Valdosta State. Tony Tate, a transfer point guard […]

Sunday. Gaither Gymnasium. 5 p.m. Be there or be square. Sunday will be the first time FAMU fans will have the chance to witness the 2003-2004 Lady Rattlers in action at home as Fort Valley State University travels to Tallahassee for both teams’ final exhibition games before the regular season […]

With the move to Division I-A, FAMU athletics had to add new sports to its program. A new women’s golf team was included in the plans and two young ladies could not have been happier with the addition. Charmayne Joseph and Vermetra Johnson both excelled at golf in highschool, but […]

Grade school can be crucial to a youth’s development, but luckily with a little advisement from college students, it can be less difficult. The student-athlete adviser committee and the FAMU Elite cheerleading squad recently announced its first mentoring program, Rattler Pals. The program allows students from elementary, middle and high […]

The making of a band is not all about big boy brawls and militant training as seen on MTV’s popular series. Instead, one local band is taking a different approach to entertain crowds by using their own unique sound. Created in 2002, the eight-member band, Intensity, mixes jazz, R&B, neo-soul […]