With word out about the spread of the Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, a type of staph infection that is resistant to commonly used antibiotics, the Leon County Health Department and school officials are taking the necessary precautions to prevent any infections. “Basic hygiene, such as thorough hand washing should be done […]

Athletic officials say that diversity is increasing on Florida A&M University’s non-traditional athletic teams, like softball, baseball and volleyball. The rise in the recruitment of non-black athletes throughout the university has changed the traditional all-black team rosters to now include whites, Latino, German and Asian athletes. FAMU’s head baseball coach […]

Florida A&M University and Star Metro have teamed up to promote a new outlook on school spirit all over campus by displaying the Rattler symbol through a new design on two major campus buses, Venom I and Venom II. “This design was created two years ago and it took me […]

The Environmental Science Student Organization, a student run environmental organization, plans to make Florida A&M University a participant of the nationwide event, “Focus the Nation.” The event takes place Jan. 31., and will give civic organizations, K-12 schools and institutions of higher learning the opportunity to focus on global warming […]

The search for a new head football coach and athletic director are under way after the resignation of A.D. Nelson Townsend and the firing of Rubin Carter. Carter and his assistants were handed their walking papers Nov 20th, less then a week after the Rattlers 34-7 thrashing courtesy of the […]

In the gritty novel, “Sleeping With Strangers,” professional hit man Gideon has always been on top of his game, with an abundance of money, women, and power. Based in a world that flourishes on the wicked passions of vengeance and temptation, the story of Gideon’s life begins. The first chapter […]

New York Times best selling author of “Afterburn,” Zane spices it up with her latest collection of deliciously flavored, page-turning fiction, “Caramel Flava.” “Caramel Flava” is filled with steamy, sensual short stories based on black and Latino characters who indulge in sexual rendezvous. “Caramel Flava” is a fiery collection that […]

For seven years, Barbara “Barb” McGarrah has made many families smile with her homemade holiday goodies and treats sold at her gourmet restaurant, “Barb’s Gourmet Brittle.” The Florida State University graduate said that Barbs Brittle took off on it’s own. “Originally I made brittle during the holidays for everybody in […]

When it comes to finding a spiritual connection, the road to salvation may be just a click away. One of America’s fastest growing websites, GodTube. com has electronically redefined how Christians can spread the word. The site allows users to watch and post videos, and send and receive messages. The […]

Hugh Cunningham Sr., 21, a Florida A&M University student, died Thursday after being shot in the stomach during a robbery at Berkshire Manor Apartments, according to the Tallahassee Democrat. Cunningham was a dedicated student who aspired to be a physical therapist. “We were very close friends even though I am […]