In less than a month, many Rattlers will attend a graduation ceremony that will finalize their four years as undergraduate students. Unfortunately, others won’t be so lucky. According to Rattlers, not being able to complete undergraduate degrees in four years is a phenomenon brought on by many factors. Andre Williams […]

FAMU students hoping to go to graduate school can get help from programs on campus. The Graduate Feeder Program has an agreement with 47 schools to hold three to five admission/financial aid packages for chosen students. The program is open to students in any major. It accepts sophomores through grad […]

As the semester comes an end, many graduates of the fall class of 2003 will pursue jobs, internships and advanced education. However, as unemployment figures rise, new college graduates are also starting off at a disadvantage with limited job opportunities and wary employers. But due to the resources at the […]

I hate this place. I love this place. When I first arrived here, I wanted to go back home, but now that I am preparing to depart, I am hesitant to leave. Here I stand on the slippery brim of the cup of graduation with no choice but to fall […]

The decision to attend graduate school or enter the workplace is one that many students face. With the present job market, graduate school seems like the top choice. According to Jobweb.com, about two-thirds of students are choosing to get postgraduate degrees. “Going straight into grad school is a better idea, […]

J.R.E. Lee III, who was appointed interim FAMU athletic director 12 months ago, has made moves for FAMU athletics that no one has ever made. FAMU football is Division 1-A. The athletic department has a contract with a broadcast company worth up to $25 million. There’s now a five-member athletics […]

Turkeys are not the only things stuffed during the holiday season. The box office is filled with films racing toward Oscar gold and ticket sales glory. Here’s a quick preview of what to expect this holiday season at a theater near you. “Honey” Dec. 5 (Jessica Alba, Mekhi Phifer, Lil’ […]

Despite boasting a list of realistic and expansive game-play options, Electronic Arts National Hockey League 2004 falls short of the expectations of non-hardcore hockey fans. Today, video games serve as an unbeatable marketing tool for a company or athletic organization trying to promote itself. What better way to create new […]

Searching for holiday gifts can be a strain on the average college student’s budget. Trying to please family and friends may seem a little disappointing when you realize the amount of money you have doesn’t travel past the 99 cents value meal at Wendy’s. That is why some students have […]

The holidays are here again. For many people this time of year means quality time with family, friends, food, presents and good times. Unfortunately for some Tallahasseans, Christmas won’t entail most of these things. Several local community services are helping to change that. “Our biggest goal is to meet their […]