Filling up the Civic Center arena to almost maximum capacity may be hard, but not impossible, especially when the right people are invited. On Friday night, Ludacris, Chingy and Lil’ Jon and the Eastside Boys performed at The Big Show homecoming concert hosted by the Student Government Association. Showtime began […]

FAMU put Norfolk State away early Saturday. Very early. On just the second play from scrimmage, 36 seconds into the game, running back Rashard Pompey ran for a 19-yard touchdown. That touchdown opened up an offensive explosion as the Rattlers blew out the Spartans 60-10. 26,514 fans, the biggest crowd […]

Today marks the second week of the 2003 Bowl Championship Series rankings. The BCS has taken a load of criticism over the years, and while some is deserved, the much maligned system is not all bad. Yes, it would be nice to see a playoff added to Division 1-A football, […]

An exclusive sponsorship between the university and Domino’s pizza was announced Tuesday, as Domino’s was named the Official Pizza of FAMU athletics. As the Official Pizza, Domino’s has sole rights to sell pizza and its Pizza Buffalo Chicken Kickers at Bragg Stadium and Gaither Gymnasium. The deal also allows them […]

Well,well, well, I must say. Finally, they controlled the street for cars to pass by and not be held up by people passing by to see the vendors. However, moving them to the field was a great idea. But my only problem was…”Where are the trash cans!” I never seen […]

Old Rattler Spirit and The New Rattler Strike? Homecoming 2003 was more like an Old Rattler Spirit Versus The New Rattle Strike.Indeed Homecoming was a blast, for some the blast was too extreme. Upon arriving at the gates to enter into the game at 11:00Am (I had no choice because […]

Students are once again the victims of foul play, yet this time financial aid, housing, faculty nor the student Senate have anything to do with it. The athletic department has spoiled the students for years by allotting ‘free’ game tickets, pre-paid by students, to students. Yet this year things are […]

Why do I frequently drive to this University and find myself unable to park my car? I’m left to put my halfway up a dirt and grass hill like that jeep commercial and be 20 minutes late to class. Then on my walk halfway across campus to class I pass […]

Sunday 6 p.m. -7 p.m. Worship Service (Lee Hall)9 p.m. – midnight Rattler Cinema (Lee Hall) Monday 11 a.m. -3 p.m. Spirit Day on the Set -The King and Queen of Orange & Green 6 p.m. – midnight Bash/Carnival/Party on the Set/Den/Patio/Galimore Lanes Tuesday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Health […]

Anyone who has played a game made by Electronic Arts’ sports division is familiar with its motto, “EA Sports, it’s in the game.” That little catch phrase has never been more precise than with the release of this year’s Tiger Woods sponsored golf simulator. “Tiger Woods’ PGA Tour 2004” is […]