LOS ANGELES _ After nine seasons and countless conspiracies, “The X-Files” will finish its run on Fox at the end of this season, series creator Chris Carter said. The show has taken a hit in the ratings this season, the first not to feature David Duchovny as Agent Fox Mulder, […]

We want bliss and toned biceps. Strong bodies, strong minds. Is that too much to ask? Apparently not. The biggest and still growing fitness trend for 2002 is any stress-reducing form of exercise that also sculpts muscles, say fitness organizations that survey gyms nationwide to gauge popularity of classes. If […]

Saturday at 4 pm, the Rattlers will host the Spartans of Norfolk State at Gaither Gym. Norfolk, who was defeated by Delaware State 82-62 Monday night are 4-4 in the MEAC conference and 5-13 overall. Guards Terrance Winston (17.4 points per game) and Darryl Towe(11.8ppg) are Norfolk’s top scoring players […]

#8220;I like my boys agile, mobile, and hostile.” This famous statement can be credited only to FAMU’s Alonzo Smith “Jake” Gaither. Although the Gaither name adorns our gymnasium, a golf course and a community center in Tallahassee, few of Gaither’s decendent Rattlers are even aware of his tremendous accomplishments. Since […]

One night this summer, as I sat in a local bar watching Friday Night Fights, a clip between bouts showed Shane Mosley battering a string of opponents. When the video sequence showed Mosley smacking around Oscar de la Hoya, the bartender perked up and asked, “Who’s the guy kicking de […]

The numbers are in, and the facts are set in stone: U.S. forces have suffered more fatalities this month than in any other since the Afghan campaign began in October. In early December, a UH-1N crashed at Rhino Base in southern Afghanistan. On Dec. 5, three American Green Berets were […]

Students who attended Orchesis Contemporary Dance Theatre’s first performance of the spring semester experienced the heart and soul of Africa through music and dance. The show was captivating from the opening piece, “Tapestry,” until the finale, “Balante.” Dancers in “Tapestry” were accompanied by a single African drum and playful xylophone. […]

My WisdomI am your Understanding.Beautiful black skin,brown skin,and sometimes tan.Beautiful black woman;my reflectionóI place my heart in your hands.Give me yours and I will take itgrasping it gently.With you in my arms and I in yours,we stand on Godís shouldersó and find destiny. As one we will awaken a dreamthat […]

Library Staffing: FAMU is requesting $200,000 to increase the library’s staff so the hours can be extended. FAMU wants the library, which now closes at 2 a.m., to stay open until 3 a.m. Security guards and more workers are needed during the extended hours. Matching Funds for NSF HBCU-UP Award: […]

BRISTOL, R.I. _ About 1,650 letters left the Roger Williams University mailroom on Friday as part of the school’s recent announcement that it is challenging all institutions of higher learning nationwide to follow its lead and offer academic scholarships to Afghan women. The letters are addressed to the editors of […]