As you look at the Set on Fridays, or the leftover flyers blanketing the ground after hours of pubbing for an event, or simply attending one of the livest parties of the year, you are left to wonder about the chants, signs and stepping. “What is this all about?” you […]

Many students view college as an opportunity to make their own rules. Some see college as a chance to start partying, dating, and most of all as a chance to stop practicing their religious teachings. A few local religious leaders feel that many college students stop practicing religion for several […]

College students and long lines in administrative offices have become common sights for some students, especially at the beginning of the semester. It’s an annoying rite of passage that has become part of the matriculation experience. However, technology and convenience have recently been combined to form RattlerLink, an interactive website […]

When I first arrived in Tallahassee, I missed all the wonderful, informative orientation tours on the FAMU campus. While I’m sure the guides provided wonderful insights about the Set on a Friday afternoon and what a splendid resource Coleman Library is, undoubtedly a few vital facts were glossed over. So […]

After an initial week of school, the introduction to the monotonous trail from cramped dorm room to crowded classroom depletes the average freshman’s enthusiasm for the college experience. “Everybody needs something to do after class besides eat, eat, eat, TV, TV, TV,” said Marvin Green, campus recreation intramural coordinator. “What […]

You’ve graduated from high school. No more dressing out for P.E., no more proms, and no more $1.25 lunches. Some things however, never change. Money is always a necessity wherever you go and in college it’s needed even more. Budgeting these funds becomes even more vital during your college experience […]

Student Body President André T. Hammel, leader of the Rock Solid Administration, sat anxiously on the set of the FAMU 20 television studio. He was excited about the taping of the pilot for “SGA Today,” the first ever student government television show, which will begin airing in the fall. “This […]

Are you a leader? Do you want to make a difference in the FAMU community? If so, the Student Government Association wants you. SGA provides opportunities for students to gain experience in self government. Tisa Holley, vice president of SGA, said there are opportunities for each major. “Getting involved is […]

The mission of the C. C. Cunningham Career Center is to assist students, undergraduate and graduate, and alumni of FAMU in obtaining permanent jobs, co-op positions and internships, as well as part-time and summer work experience. In order to enhance the skills needed to be competitive in the workplace, The […]

Every year on Oct. 3, the campus celebrates one of the greatest achievements of Thomas De Salle Tucker and Thomas Van Gibbs: the establishment of a publicly-supported institution of higher education for the Sunshine State’s African-American men and women. This day was aptly named Founder’s Day. The then State Normal […]