The United States Centers for Disease Control have estimated 200,000 newly infected hepatitis B cases. Researchers say it is about 100 times easier to transmit hepatitis B than HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. According to the CDC, people infected with hepatitis B are hospitalized and 20,000 remain chronically infected. […]

It happens every day, in almost every classroom. While a teacher is explaining everything a student must know to pass a class, such as answers to the test, the midterm project or possibly even the meaning of life, you hear it-a cellular phone going off that disrupts the entire learning […]

Get a crowd of single women or a group of single men together, and many of them will testify that dating is incredibly stressful. “Finding a nice guy to go on a date with is very difficult,” said Ketia Felix, a freshman physical therapy student from Orlando. Against all dating […]

When actors have a dynamic on-screen chemistry, there is potential to make a truly amazing and timeless film. “Taxi” starring Jimmy Fallon and Queen Latifah definitely has the chemistry. It may not be amazing or remotely timeless, but it is definitely an hour and 47 minutes well spent. “Taxi” is […]

The FAMU Essential Theatre’s production of “Extremities” will give crowds an altered perspective on rape starting Oct. 13. The play, by William Mastrosimone, deals with an attempted rape where the tables are turned, and the attempted rapist becomes the victim. The main character of “Extremities” is Marjorie, a woman who […]

This wasn’t in the game plan. FAMU wasn’t supposed to let Nicholls State run all over them for 313 yards without throwing a single pass all night. FAMU wasn’t supposed to throw two interceptions. And you can rest assured the Rattlers weren’t supposed to rack up 14 penalties. But on […]

After serving a five-game suspension handed down by the NCAA, senior wide receiver Rod Miller made his season debut Saturday against Nicholls State. From the beginning of the game it was clear that the Rattlers wanted to get Miller the ball early. On the Rattlers’ opening drive, Miller was thrown […]

Florida’s decidedly inconsistent voting policies run deeply. As evident by the usage of two separate types of voting machines – optical scan and Direct Recording Electronic – consistency is not the state’s strong suit. With questions and concerns arising about accountability and the need for potential recounts, the state should […]

Kickers. Either you love them or you hate them, but regardless, they are a vital part to any football team. Ask Oregon State University, or Louisiana State University or the University of Florida how one kick changed their entire seasons. All three schools – and countless others – have lost […]

The University’s housing department plans to have a new director as early as November, if all goes well. The housing department has been functioning under the leadership of Oscar Crumity, interim director, for almost a year. “I’m looking for someone to really hit the ground running in November,” said Vice […]