The student senate convened Monday evening for its first meeting of the semester. The proceedings, however, were rushed so senators could attend the Black Caucus meeting in Lee Hall auditorium. Sophomore Sen. Ramond Alexander, chairman of the Judicial and Rules Committee, announced that student statute meetings will be held this […]

While the University prepares students for work around the world, some students are already applying that knowledge in their own businesses. Tavarius Taylor, owner of Dog Tagz & More in Governor’s Square Mall said, “Although FAMU focuses more on being a good employee and working in corporate America, the professors […]

I know I’m greedy, but the parents of Amadou Diallo really should have received more. On Jan. 6, Saikou and Kadiatou Diallo settled for $3 million in their lawsuit against the city of New York instead of the $81 million they initially sought. Forty-one bullets riddled the body of their […]

Did you ever have that one black teacher in high school who used to stop you in the hallways and hound you about your clothing, your language or just your choice of friends? You never had a class with this particular teacher, but it seemed as if he or she […]

Coming off two straight MEAC losses to Coppin State and Morgan State, the Rattlers’ search for its first conference victor, came to an end Saturday afternoon. Kicking off a four-game home stand, the men’s basketball team defeated the Hampton Pirates 87-81. The Pirates and the Rattlers met in a battle […]

Home sweet home. After a six-game road trip over the winter break, the Lady Rattlers returned to Gaither Gymnasium Saturday to begin a four-game home stand. FAMU (6-6, 2-1 MEAC) was happy to be back on their home court for Saturday’s 56-54 victory over Hampton University (2-10, 2-2 MEAC). “It […]

He is recognized as an all-time great in his chosen profession. Not only for the many records and accomplishments of his career, but also for the scandal that has stained his image. Can you guess who it is? Thought I was talking about Michael Jackson, didn’t you? Not yet, at […]

With dictionary-sized textbooks that can give students lower back problems before the age of 25, and cost up to one month’s car payment, some students are taking a liberal approach and going through classes without the required text. Sibeko Jywanza, a senior business administration student, tries to avoid sacrificing his […]

When asked how students can tell their mates they have a sexually transmitted disease, Interim Director of the Counseling Center Harold Ford suggested simply starting with “I have to tell you something.” “It’s better to deal with the hardest thing first,” he said. “Put everything out on the table.” STDs […]