One of the best school year celebrations is on its way-Homecoming. Unfortunately I am one of the few people not excited to see T.I., Lil Wayne, Trick Daddy or Plies for the umpteenth time. In my three years at Florida A&M University, I have seen the same kind of artist […]

As far as hurricanes go, student preparedness often only consists of parental phone calls to check their children’s supply of flashlights and batteries. The attitude among students as Hurricane Fay approached the Tallahassee area was nonchalant. Students weren’t seen flocking to Wal-Mart for supplies or discussing evacuation plans. Many chose […]

These days the taboo topic of sex education is one that everyone seems to shy away from. Whether it’s the federal government, school boards or parents, no one seems to want to take responsibility for educating young people on the issue. In the midst of high gas prices, soaring teen […]

The Democratic National Convention proved to be successful not because of the celebrated speeches or the historic connotation. It flourished because of the communal solidarity that was shown by the party’s constituents. While half the nation celebrated, the other half waited in the wings to have their own conservatively geared […]

Statewide budget cuts are hitting Florida A&M campus harder than ever The University has cut the budget of the Campus Activity Board, an organization that oversees student activities, by 62 percent. That will mean less money for student events this year. The Activity and Service budget allotted $12,500 to the […]

It is a fact of life; beside every great man is a great woman. The same can be said about Mellori Lumpkin, vice president of Florida A&M’s Student Government Association. Known for being outspoken, Lumpkin, 21, arrived on the scene three years ago and hit the ground running – literally. […]

It is common knowledge that in order to teach an academic course, a professor must have a number of students enrolled. Every semester history seems to repeat itself as teachers deal with tardiness and students who opt not to maintain perfect attendance. Florida A&M University affords its pupils three unexcused […]

President Ammons declared 2008-2009 the Year of the Rattler Friday morning, announcing a five-year plan for FAMU’s growth in eight select areas. Gaither Gymnasium, which holds more than 3000 people, was filled to capacity during the All-University President’s Convocation, where President James H. Ammons, layed out his goals for the […]

Some Florida A&M University students seeking campus housing will be left to find their own. On August 21, four days before classes started, the Office of Housing and Residence Life sent an e-mail notifying students, faculty and staff that there are no more rooms available for the fall 2008 term. […]

As a college student, between partying, studying and hanging out, there is hardly any time left for cooking. And if you happen to have the time, you probably don’t want to spend thirty minutes of it standing over a hot stove. For those of us who can’t cook – the […]