FAMU has made a habit of winning close, come-from-behind games. Two weeks ago, a blocked field goal return by safety Levy Brown and linebacker Julian Worley late in the game gave FAMU (3-2) a 10-7 win. Saturday, the Rattlers came from eight points down in the fourth quarter to beat […]

More than 500 FAMU students will take the College Level Academic Skills Test Saturday, October 4. For half of those taking it, this will be their second time, others more than that. “The CLAST is a state-mandated achievement test that measures communication and mathematical skills,” said Michelle Jones, interim institutional […]

Close to 300 fans witnessed flag football at its best Wednesday night during Platinum Plus’ rout over Team Duval 20-12. On the opening possession, Reggie Hayes showed poise and veteran leadership by directing Platinum Plus on a 76 yard-drive. He capped the drive with a 15-yard touchdown pass to wide […]

I love college football. It’s by far my favorite sport and Ohio State is the best team. It’s wonderful to sit in front of the television on a Saturday afternoon and watch college students from across the country decked out in their team’s colors scream at the top of their […]

Who is the best college football team of all time? That is a question that only the survivors of America’s “Greatest Generation” can answer. In my limited 22 years, names like the University of Miami and Ohio State immediately come to mind. However, any answer I give will be lacking […]

FAMU’s student handbook is loaded with rules we should adhere to, but the class attendance policy is useless. By now you’ve realized that life is all about decisions. You chose to step onto one of the highest of seven hills to continue your matriculation the same way you choose to […]

Amidst a valley of accusations the SGA senate made one of its worst decisions October 1st when they decided to remove President Larry O. Rivers from office. The unfavorable outcome of this sordid tale magnifies the many errors that were made in the process. Why were the charges against President […]

Wasting Resources Greetings all. I am sorry that I have to come on this tip, but our time and resources cannot continue to be wasted. There are some questions that when answered will give you some insight into what this charade could really be about because it’s not about Larry […]

IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS AGAINST STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT LARRY O. RIVERS(Student Government Association vs. Larry O. Rivers) Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Student Government Association Articles of ImpeachmentCOMES NOW the Prosecution, in this impeachment proceeding, and alleges the following 1) The Defendant committed a malfeasance of his duties as Student Body President […]

Althea Gibson was one of the greatest female athletes of the twentieth century. This FAMU alumna died Sunday morning at the age of 76. Gibson paved the way for African-American tennis players such as Arthur Ashe, Zina Garrison, Malivai Washington, and the Williams sisters. A quote from Venus Williams following […]