Coming off two straight MEAC losses to Coppin State and Morgan State, the Rattlers’ search for its first conference victor, came to an end Saturday afternoon. Kicking off a four-game home stand, the men’s basketball team defeated the Hampton Pirates 87-81. The Pirates and the Rattlers met in a battle […]

Home sweet home. After a six-game road trip over the winter break, the Lady Rattlers returned to Gaither Gymnasium Saturday to begin a four-game home stand. FAMU (6-6, 2-1 MEAC) was happy to be back on their home court for Saturday’s 56-54 victory over Hampton University (2-10, 2-2 MEAC). “It […]

He is recognized as an all-time great in his chosen profession. Not only for the many records and accomplishments of his career, but also for the scandal that has stained his image. Can you guess who it is? Thought I was talking about Michael Jackson, didn’t you? Not yet, at […]

With dictionary-sized textbooks that can give students lower back problems before the age of 25, and cost up to one month’s car payment, some students are taking a liberal approach and going through classes without the required text. Sibeko Jywanza, a senior business administration student, tries to avoid sacrificing his […]

When asked how students can tell their mates they have a sexually transmitted disease, Interim Director of the Counseling Center Harold Ford suggested simply starting with “I have to tell you something.” “It’s better to deal with the hardest thing first,” he said. “Put everything out on the table.” STDs […]

Every four years, there are certain things that are guaranteed to happen. There will be a leap year, someone will win a gold medal in the Olympics and a country will claim a victory in the World Cup. Of all the things that will undoubtedly occur, there is only one […]

Out with the old and in with the new. The phrase may sound just as cliché as promises made at the beginning of each year. January is the month marked for New Year’s resolutions. Vows to lose weight, to save money, or even to stop cursing are just several proclamations […]

From the culture-generated title to the after-movie child rap star charade, this movie was exploitative to a high degree. My Baby’s Daddy begins with an animation that provides a brief history about three boys and their troubled upbringing in the so-called “hood.” The movie quickly skips eight years to when […]

Local organizations are getting an early start on voter awareness for the upcoming presidential elections and other issues by allowing students to speak face-to-face with some of the country’s noted congressmen. The Student Government Association, along with the Congressional Black Caucus and People for the American Way, will hold a […]

Vice President for Development Love Collins III said action plans being implemented because of recent financial missteps will provide a “mandate for future success at Florida A&M University.” “We are not in a financial crisis,” said Collins, who was hired last year by President Fred Gainous to help with the […]