Energetic, dedicated, strong-willed and energetic are four to describe words Vernon Wilder, a junior and defensive linebacker for the FAMU Rattlers used to describe himself. To excel on the field, Wilder believes you need more than just skill on the field. Principle five of coach Rubin Carter’s Mission Statement for […]

In today’s society black males are negatively stereotyped. It is shameful how the media purposely portrays black males in such a negative light. And it is even more shameful how some black people believe every negative thing the media says about black males. Some people eat up those negative portrayals […]

Sierra Campbell, 21, joined the more than 200 students in an impromptu protest Friday because she was frustrated with what she called “discrimination” in the Martin Lee Anderson verdict. “I won’t be a victim of discrimination, but it seems like you have no control over what they do,” said the […]

A team recently visited Florida A&M University from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. During their visit they met with students, faculty, and other university administrators. The team, which was made up of university officials from other universities in the Southern Region, visited for 3 days from Oct. 2-4. […]

Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism and Graphic Communication will hold its annual career fair on Wednesday, Oct. 17. More than 100 students will meet with various recruiters that will be in attendance. Recruiters will provide 20-minute interviews to students that will hopefully result in a future job or internship […]

Homecoming student tickets will be distributed on Wednesday, Oct. 17 and Thursday, Oct. 18 at the Rattler’s Den beginning at 9 a.m. Each day 1,500 tickets will be distributed. Students must show new Rattlercards for tickets. The ticket package will include tickets to the Homecoming Fashion Show, Homecoming Dorm Step […]

I am about to touch on an issue that too many of us tend to avoid, sex. I believe that waiting until marriage before having sex is realistic. Today’s music videos and advertisements suggest otherwise, but there are still individuals out there who believe in the value of their bodies. […]

Floridian motorists, as of Jan. 1, 2008, will see the state’s No-Fault Car Insurance Law reinstated. Over the next three months recent changes to Florida’s No-Fault Law could leave some motorists uninsured, which means if motorists were to get into an accident they caused, they would be left to pay […]

Is sex overrated? Yes and no. Sex simply equals responsibility. The average college student thinks they comprehend that fact, but in reality they don’t truly grasp the concept of sex. At least not before being burned in some way or another at least once. For those who understand all of […]

It’s an unfortunate fact of life, but tragedy is often the best way to expose an issue. This issue was no different for students and faculty in Cleveland.. Wednesday, a 14-year-old disgruntled student opened fire after being suspended from school Monday. As the nation mourns, we should take a moment […]