Students at Florida A&M University are expressing frustrations with the increasing number of fellow Rattlers occupying library computers for non-educational purposes. According to an inventory conducted in 2007-2008, the University’s Coleman Library houses 282 computers for student use. While many students use the resources to complete work for class and […]

In the midst of banks closing left and right across the nation, many college students do not understand how this new wave of financial crisis will affect them. Most college students may not be concerned about their generally meager bank accounts, but what about student loans? This maybe an issue […]

Under the new leadership of head football coach Joe Taylor, Rattler pride has been restored. It’s obvious that his values, insights and concepts about life as well as hands-on coaching style are respected both on and off the field by his players.This makes fans eager to see his impact. If […]

History proves that FAMU has held many titles but on the road to those titles they have endured many rivalries. Florida A&M University has had many team rivalries and many still exist. ” It’s that fun feeling that you get when you come to that rivalry game, like the feeling […]

Next week the season for intramural flag football begins and students currently on the teams are looking forward to it. Robert Brown, intramural coordinator, said that intramural flag football teams compete strictly between other student teams on campus. “Any student that decides that they want to participate in [flag football]-they […]

Florida sports fans do not have to look any further for information about their favorite Sunshine state teams.  A brand new website developed by Ron Sachs called flsportsfan.com was launched on Aug. 25. “It’s a one-stop spot for Florida fans to get information about their favorite teams,”  said Ryan Banfill, […]

I have a confession to make…I have an addiction. My name is Jay…and I am an entertainment junkie. (Cue to the calm and communal “Hi, Jay!”) It is common knowledge among my friends and family that I indeed enjoy television and frequent the AMC movie arena practically every chance I […]

The Bond Community Health Center and its Health Advocacy Team composed an all male program called “Surviving Manhood” this past Tuesday. The event was held to reach out to black men in the community about diabetes, cardiovascular disease, colorectal cancer, sex, mental health, and other important issues. During the program, […]

The usual traffic through Florida A&M University’s school of journalism’s colloquium class was limited and students were all ears Thursday when guest speaker Laura Sullivan shared her life-changing story to encourage students. “It’s an amazing power,” Sullivan said. “Journalists have a voice and it’s waiting to be heard.” During Sullivan’s […]

Florida A&M University is trying to expand health education options for Panhandle students. FAMU plans to begin a pharmacy program in a 39,200-square-foot building in the city of Crestview. As part of the deal, the Crestview City Council recently voted to transfer the title of the building to FAMU for […]