It is 2008 and finally Florida A&M University is aligned with many other universities across the country. That is right. FAMU is offering a vast amount of online classes. The university announced that it would offer 30 classes for the 2009 spring semester. Joe Roache, the assistant vice president of […]
Author: The Editorial Board
School unveils the new iRattler
Starting next semester, Florida A&M University students and faculty will log on to a new and improved OurFAMU system. With the help of the Enterprise Information Technology staff, the current OurFAMU application will change to iRattler in spring 2009. “When students return in the spring, the new system should be […]
Mayor speaks to firms at event
Tallahassee Mayor John Marks spoke at the Fall 2008 Industry Cluster. This is a meeting to help Florida A&M University develop strategies in strengthening relationships with FAMU’s corporate partners. One of the main focuses of this meeting was his formula for success, P3+V3=Success. The three P’s, according to Marks, are […]
Green Party has modest election goal
The Green Party needs only 5 percent of the national vote in order to have access to millions of dollars in federal campaign funding. “We need five percent to represent,” said Julia Aires, a spokesperson for the National Green Party. “We are not trying to be the spoilers of this […]
Ammons deserves a packed ceremony
Today is not just another Friday. You see today there will be a chance to experience two life-changing moments. To some this may be a day full of the homecoming fever. Many people will be anticipating the football game, vendors or just the Rattler atmosphere. But I will be anticipating […]
SGA fills three positions
A new Solicitor General, Traffic Court Justice and Associate Justice of Supreme Court were confirmed during Wednesday’s Student Senate meeting. Bridget Gaitor, 19, a political science and English student from Taylor, Mich., was confirmed as the new Traffic Court Justice. Her duty will be to inform the general student body […]
Rapper uses visit to push for votes
DJ Unk, known to fans for the hit anthem “Walk It Out,” paid Florida A&M University a visit on Monday. Straight out of Atlanta, Ga., the rap artist made a quick stop by the FAMUAN office where I had the chance to chat with him. Jay Christie: After making “Walk […]
Rising star Laz Alonso sits for quick Q & A
Up and coming actor Laz Alonso is definitely making a name for himself in Hollywood. With movies like “Leprechaun II: Back 2 Da Hood,” “Stomp the Yard,” “This Christmas,” “Bones,” and “Miracle at St. Anna” beneath his belt, the dashing D.C. native is looking to conquer even more. I had […]
Mental illness discussed at forum
On Thursday morning, the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication will host a mental health issue symposium entitled, “Looking Good but Acting Strangely: The Quiet Taboo of Mental Health.” Organized by professor Valerie White, the event is part of Homecoming Week and is geared towards Florida A&M students to help […]
Shirley Caesar lights up stage
Gospel fans filed into Lee Hall Auditorium by the droves on Monday night to see famed singer Shirley Caesar. The crowd filled the room with shouts of “hallelujah!,” throughout her performance. Jacquell Lawson, WANM 90.5’s The Apostle, prepared the crowd for Caesar. As audience members eagerly waited, Frances Stallworth, adviser […]