Students can grab a quick, healthy bite to eat between classes at Fat Sandwich, a new diner. The diner is directly between FAMU and FSU campuses, on Railroad Avenue. Benson Turner, a co-owner, said he chose the spot because of its great location. The new diner offers salads, deserts and […]

The co-captain of the volleyball team usually stands out from her teammates during games and it’s not because of her exceptional performances. It’s her appearance. On Sept. 29 against South Carolina State, Anisha Nicholson sported a white jersey, while all of her teammates wore orange. Then on Oct. 1 against […]

The women’s volleyball team sent the Spartans of Norfolk State University back to Virginia winless Saturday. This match marked the Rattlerettes 42nd consecutive Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference win. The Rattlerettes maintained a wide lead against NSU (0-11 overall, 0-5 conference) during all three games, winning them, 30-3, 30-7 and 30-16. They […]

Saturday’s loss to South Carolina State not only dealt the Rattlers their first conference loss, but a multitude of bumps, scrapes, and bruises. During the first quarter junior safety Levy Brown injured his shoulder, exited the field and returned wearing a sling. Out of uniform, he watched the remainder of […]

Most football players concentrate on winning the battle against the opponent opposite the line of scrimmage. For one Florida A&M University football player, the battle was much closer to home as he battled injuries that kept him sidelined for the past two years. During his preparatory career at Tampa’s Bloomingdale […]

Did you know there are black people in Brazil? Did you know there are black people in Africa too? I’m practicing my George Dubya impersonation. I’m thinking of running for office someday. Seriously, did you know that October is Hispanic Heritage Month? I honestly did not, and I’m a bit […]

The oldest black sorority in America, Alpha Kappa Alpha, has been hit with a staggering $100 million lawsuit due to the drowning deaths of two pledges at a California college. California State University- Los Angeles students Kristin High, 22 and Kenitha Saafir, 24, drowned to death during a ritual on […]

FAMU Elite Competition Cheerleading Squad will hold an interest meeting for all interested male cheerleaders and dancers in the Gaither Office Complex, rm 215. For more information, call Dr. Abigail Mobley at 561-2737. Young Women’s Council will be holding a Breast Cancer Awareness Seminar Wednesday, at 6 p.m. in the […]

U.S. Sen. Bob Graham, D-Fla., and his supporters are pushing for a new state university governance system that would oversee all boards of trustee at the 11 state universities. This will be the 11th Amendment Initiative on the Nov.5 ballot. In the current system the boards of trustee, which are […]

The College of Education may have a new dean as early as Christmas according to search committee chairwoman Ada Burnette. Burnette, who is also faculty senate president, explained there is no deadline for persons to apply for the post. However, the committee expects to present President Gainous with a recommendation […]