A student modeling troupe and a society of health students received Senate approval for their request for funds at the weekly SGA Student Senate meeting. The Senate voted to allocate $2,500 to FACES Modeling Troupe to assist in the production of their Nov. 14 show. Future Public Health Professionals received […]

The College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences recently made history in a big way. College officials announced at a press conference Monday that it received a $10 million endowment from the National center on Minority Health and Health Disparities at the National Institutes of Health- the largest endowment in the […]

It is a shame that in today’s society people are still ignorant to the rights and responsibilities of journalists, and even more important, student journalists. Every day, student newspapers are ridiculed for not serving as public relations tools for student organizations, administration and faculty. This is not the job nor […]

Old Rattler Spirit and The New Rattler Strike? Homecoming 2003 was more like an Old Rattler Spirit Versus The New Rattle Strike.Indeed Homecoming was a blast, for some the blast was too extreme. Upon arriving at the gates to enter into the game at 11:00Am (I had no choice because […]

Well,well, well, I must say. Finally, they controlled the street for cars to pass by and not be held up by people passing by to see the vendors. However, moving them to the field was a great idea. But my only problem was…”Where are the trash cans!” I never seen […]

An exclusive sponsorship between the university and Domino’s pizza was announced Tuesday, as Domino’s was named the Official Pizza of FAMU athletics. As the Official Pizza, Domino’s has sole rights to sell pizza and its Pizza Buffalo Chicken Kickers at Bragg Stadium and Gaither Gymnasium. The deal also allows them […]

Today marks the second week of the 2003 Bowl Championship Series rankings. The BCS has taken a load of criticism over the years, and while some is deserved, the much maligned system is not all bad. Yes, it would be nice to see a playoff added to Division 1-A football, […]

FAMU put Norfolk State away early Saturday. Very early. On just the second play from scrimmage, 36 seconds into the game, running back Rashard Pompey ran for a 19-yard touchdown. That touchdown opened up an offensive explosion as the Rattlers blew out the Spartans 60-10. 26,514 fans, the biggest crowd […]

Filling up the Civic Center arena to almost maximum capacity may be hard, but not impossible, especially when the right people are invited. On Friday night, Ludacris, Chingy and Lil’ Jon and the Eastside Boys performed at The Big Show homecoming concert hosted by the Student Government Association. Showtime began […]

GREAT JOB!I wrote you last year to suggest more organization! YOU DID IT! Thanks for a spectacular parade and wonderful homecoming 2003. The theme was carried out in all activities and the vendor setup was just great.FAMUANS should be proud of being “ON THE HILL”. So show some pride and […]