Two local politicians have joined ranks for the 1st Benefit Golf Tournament hosted by Jake Gaither Golf Association, Inc. and the Sickle Cell Found, Inc. Sen. Al Lawson and County Commissioner Bill Proctor will host the event Saturday in order to bring awareness of the disease to the local community. […]

Senate President Ramon Alexander called a press conference Wednesday to address a concern regarding an on-line petition to oust President Gainous. On the petition, which has no written signatures and only typed names, “Ramon J. Alexander” appears as number 1491 on the petition with a comment that reads “I used […]

With student government elections set to begin shortly, and campaign week well underway, the candidates for graduate president and vice are running uncontested. Sandy Jean Philipe and Rachel Young declared candidacy as write-in candidates Thursday, after realizing that no one was running for the positions. “With the graduate positions, there’s […]

2004-2005vehicle registration for students will be Sept. 13-17 from 8:30 a.m. ñ 4 p.m. Registration is free to all registered students. Please bring proof of enrollment, vehicle registration, picture ID and proof of housing (for residents only). Journey Magazine is sponsoring two dorm room makeovers for a lucky guy and […]

When the time comes to return to college, the most essential matter to students usually is the infamous net check. For many students, the statement President Gainous made at the first convocation of the school year proved to be true. These students checked their mailboxes constantly since that Friday and […]

The Rattlers wanted to put their 52-13 loss to Illinois a week ago behind them in order to begin preparations for their 6 p.m. (central time) contest Saturday against Tulane (0-1) at the Louisiana Superdome. But Tropical Storm Frances, which caused practice to be cancelled Monday and Tuesday, forced Florida […]

FAMUAN: With Josh Driscoll’s stellar performance in the second half at Illinois, leading the team to two scoring drives, has a quarterback controversy been created? BJ: No. There’s no quarterback controversy. However, Josh did elevate his stock and his worth within the confines of the program. We always knew he […]

Twenty years ago, university president Frederick Humphries, along with Ronald Davis and Keith Tucker, founded FAMU Connection. This Wednesday, the Student Government Association and Essential Theatre presents the FAMU Connection Tour 2004, titled In Retrospect, to mark the 20 year anniversary of the original group’s initial idea. FAMU Connection was […]

Jack Johnson, a Galveston, Texas native, was well-known for breaking many rules. In 1903, he was crowned colored heavy weight champion of the world. Soon after, Johnson beat Tommy Burns and became the first black to hold the world heavy weight title. Breaking the color lines in boxing was not […]

Relay for Life of FAMU needs volunteers for Committee Chairperson positions. Please pick up an application if you are interested in volunteering for this event. All applications are due September 9 by 5 p.m. in SGA. For more information, contact Taccira Avery at 599-3624 or Famurelayforlife2005@hotmail.com.