What’s up FAMU? It’s been a long time, yes I know. But until now, I really didn’t have anything interesting to talk about. Now I do. You know some of the old folk say hurricanes take the same path the slave ships did. They come off the coast of Africa […]

#8220;I am somebody! Keep hope alive! Let’s go vote! Everybody scream!” were the words echoed by students Thursday evening. Rev. Jesse Jackson drew a crowd to the new College of Pharmacy building as he informed Florida A&M University students about voting during his “Hope is on the Way” tour. “From […]

First there was Karamo Brown getting a taste of the spotlight on the “The Real World.” Now, there’s another former Rattler getting to taste “the truth.” “The Truth Tour” that is. Known around campus as Rico Love, he is a native of Milwaukee, but lived in Harlem before his journey […]

Trustee Miller, I must commend you for the leadership and courage that you displayed at the historic September 28, 2004 Board of Trustees Meeting. Regardless of whether students agreed or disagreed with your position, I must say that I respect you as a person,leader, and most importantly my fraternity brother. […]

Television’s shortage of sitcoms that portray black characters as well educated, well spoken, positive role models is over. The new UPN sitcom “Kevin Hill,” starring Taye Diggs, proved to be worth the wait, although it was not as good as it was hyped up to be. In this premiere episode, […]

This songstress has been away from the music scene since 1994, but she is back with a hip new look and a new album with a “Love Jones” type of feel. Anita Baker, 46, spent 10 years raising a family and getting over the death of her birth mother, Brenda […]

In the midst of all the acclamation and fanfare FAMU has received, students still criticize the institution. The University continues to fail in putting students’ financial priorities at the top of the list. The sixth week of school approaches, and students are still feeling the effects of the mistakes with […]

I can’t believe what I just read from a so-called journalism major. This piece, while I understand is someone’s opinion, is just a total injustice. I’m not only offended as former journalist, but as a FAMUAN. The most obvious, most glaring show of inaccurate reporting is the part where the […]

What used to be a dairy farm will soon become the site for the new campus recreation center. University administrators, campus leaders and other supporters gathered Thursday at the corner of Wahnish Way and Osecola Street for the groundbreaking ceremony. Construction of the two-phase project will begin in October. Robert […]

It has been over a month since President Gainous announced at the first convocation of the academic year that refund checks would be in the mail by Sept. 1. Although over 80 percent of the students who receive financial aid received their money on time, others are still waiting for […]