The Rattlers will slither into the University of Illinois’ Memorial Stadium for the first time ever to kick off the 2004 football season at 5 p.m. central time Saturday. FAMU is coming off of a .500 season in 2003 in which they went 6-6. The Illini were a dismal 1-10 […]

September usually marks the time of year when most American sports fans switch gears from baseball to football. But before every sports fan switches his or her attention to football, the last month of the baseball season is shaping up to be as good as any other. Only three teams, […]

What are your realistic expectations for this season? Billy Joe: Our goal for this season is to play as well as we have the ability to play college football. I know that most prognosticators do not project that we will do that well.What is you overall opinion of the strength […]

From the windows of the Rattler Booster club offices on 1338 S. Bronough St., you can’t even see the Rattler football field. But Executive Director Rodney Roberts has a vision that goes for miles. In an unassuming bedroom-turned-office on the second story of a former duplex, Roberts runs the headquarters […]

Shelton Crews knew Rashard Pompey was tough. But early in the 2000 season Pompey’s sturdiness came to the forefront. It was late in the fourth quarter, and Godby High School was trailing Madison High School by a score of 34-14. Godby had just scored a touchdown. Crews, head coach of […]

I would greatly appreciate it if you published this letter. Dear Editor: Your fellow classmates may not realize it, but they may have the power to determine the results of this presidential election. In the 2004 election, there are about a dozen states that pollsters have declared “too close to […]

Aug. 30 – Sept. 1 Declaration of Candidacy Sept. 1 Mandatory Candidate’s Meeting & Tips for Successful Campaigning7 p.m. Grand Ballroom Sept. 2 – Sept. 7 Dead Day Sept. 8 – Sept. 15 Campaign Week Sept. 12 Pageant & Debate Sept. 13 Primary Elections Sept. 15 Run-Off Electio

The 34th Student Senate confirmed eight candidates on Monday during its second meeting of the semester. After a prayer followed by the alma mater , pledge of allegiance and the committee reports, each candidate was individually identified by the position he or she was vying for. The candidates were then […]

Along with class schedules, financial aid and new roommates, students new to FAMU will also have the University’s increasingly popular intramural program to look forward to this fall. “We like to start our planning in the summer,” said Dionne Allen, assistant director of campus recreation. “We work with incoming freshmen […]

The first convocation of the school year featured President Fred Gainous delivering a list of goals and major plans for FAMU during the 2004-2005 academic year. However, the vision that President Gainous shared during his address served as a reminder that with another year comes the potential for more unfulfilled […]