Sunday. Gaither Gymnasium. 5 p.m. Be there or be square. Sunday will be the first time FAMU fans will have the chance to witness the 2003-2004 Lady Rattlers in action at home as Fort Valley State University travels to Tallahassee for both teams’ final exhibition games before the regular season […]

After losing several key players from last year’s team, including Michael Griffith and Jermaine Hill, the FAMU basketball team has been forced to make up for their absence. That challenge began Tuesday night in Gaither Gymnasium with a 73-65 exhibition win over Valdosta State. Tony Tate, a transfer point guard […]

Adding to this week’s Florida State University homecoming events is comedian and actor Cedric The Entertainer. Cedric, who starred in “Barbershop,” “The Original Kings of Comedy” and “Cedric The Entertainer Presents,” will headline tonight’s annual homecoming “PowWow,” at the Leon County Civic Center. “Cedric is a comedian and actor loved […]

Keeping in shape physically and spiritually seems to be the key to a healthier lifestyle. This goes for both the “average Joes” and the admired celebrities. Many sports can help people achieve the physique they desire but some are trying boxing – knowing the benefits of the sport – as […]

The sight and smell of my home disgust me. Wet books, sour smelling carpet, mildewed shoes and clothes and unreadable papers lay everywhere. This is my home and the way it has been for almost two weeks. Recently, my apartment was flooded while I was away from home for the […]

Depression is a psychological disease that can alter the lives of college students. Darin Jacobs, 24, a Florida State University senior psychology student, said the challenges of attending college could be extremely stressful. “Students are forced to deal with the pressures of moving away from home, living independently, financial difficulties […]

Faculty and staff will have to watch how they spend funds until university officials provide late financial statements to the state Department of Finance Administration. According to a memo sent to all university faculty and staff on Wednesday from President Fred Gainous, several directives are effective until the university brings […]

The Rattler football team, coming off of a bye week they entered with a two-game winning streak, continues its road show Saturday against the South Carolina State Bulldogs. In its last two games, the team overpowered opponents Norfolk State and Hampton with a combined score of 94-33. “Our team was […]

Women have sought after physical perfection since the beginning of time. In early Chinese societies women tied up their feet to stunt their growth because small feet were a valued standard of beauty. For decades European and early twentieth century American women squeezed their waists into constricting corsets. Aside from […]

Black businesses can survive one or two years longer than the typical small business, but it takes everyone’s participation. To be successful these businesses need everyone’s support and acknowledgment. Many of them don’t even get the acknowledgment from others that they exist; a prime example of this is Tyrra’s Waffles-N-Cream. […]