As a student of Florida A&M University, a historically black university, it is constantly brought to my attention that there are many people who think a degree from a HBCU is less valuable than a degree from any other university. Many people believe that HBCUs do not prepare its students […]

Here President Bush goes again, but this time he is not talking about the war, he is discussing the next presidential election. In an interview for the book, “Evangelical President,” set for release on Monday, Bush gives his two cents about the elements facing the leading democratic candidates Hillary Clinton […]

When it is time to buy Rattler paraphernalia, co-owners Brandon and Michelle Ross said the only place one needs to go is the new store, Strike. Strike caters specifically to Florida A&M University. “Besides the FAMU bookstore, we are the only licensed collegiate off-campus store that sells exclusively for FAMU,” […]

Today the Omega Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity, Inc. will host Straight from the Source: Tricks on Wall Street at 7:04 p.m. in the Perry Paige Auditorium. The purpose of this event is to provide students with tools such as resume tips, interviewing skills and etc., […]

Pleasure, formerly of the music group Pretty Ricky, stopped by Florida A&M University. We caught with the self-proclaimed “Bad Boy of R&B” for a brief interview. The Famuan: What brings you to Florida A&M University? Pleasure: I live here. I have a home in Southwood. This is my coming home […]

Changing majors not only changes curriculums, it also results in more money being spent and a later graduation date. According to http://green ville.edu/academics/strengthsfinder/article3.shtmlhen, a college student will change their major five or six times and end up in a career that has little or nothing to do with their degree. […]

The Brown-Speed Administration will host their first Senior Class General Body Meeting today at 7 p.m. in Perry Paige Auditorium. This meeting will provide vital information pertaining to the entire semester. Senior class t-shirts will be distributed as well, on a first come, first served basis! Contact Anquan B. Brown […]

Due to popular demand the “If you Love Money, Know Money” column is back. Readers are deciding they want to learn more about money, and I want to provide them with all the information I know.   In my last column, I discussed the history of money, how it acquires […]

Men’s Basketball at Florida A&M University has gone through several ups and downs. One of the “ups” includes the naming as 2007 Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference champions. The down was losing a coach to matters that did not involve basketball. The news was announced at a 1 p.m. press conference Thursday […]

With thousands of people in attendance, and the atmosphere filled with nothing but sister and brotherhood, one could still come to the conclusion, “if a minority wants to feel like three-fifths of a person again, I suggest one take the drive to Jena, La.” I went to the “Jena Six” […]