Learn the types of Rattlers and other snakes in the local area, how to handle them and ways to avoid them. Come see a snake-milking demonstration Jan. 27 between the hours of 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. at the Rattlesnake grounds in Whigham, Ga. Admission is $1-$3. Contact Harvey Hagins at […]

The Family Learning Center located in the Dr. B.L. Perry, Jr. Library is looking for passionate and dedicated individuals willing to volunteer at least one hour per week with a child preparing for the FCAT. Contact Alden Field at familyliteracy@leoncounty.fl.gov or (850) 606-2960.

Long-distance relationships are often viable options for today’s college student, but some students are challenged by living in separate cities or states and trying to maintain a relationship with limited personal contact. Overcoming temptation and outside interferences are often considered obstacles for those students interested in maintaining healthy fellowships. Jarvis […]

When the NFL playoffs started two weeks ago, hype surrounded the San Diego Chargers, who finished the regular season with a 14-2 record. MVP candidate LaDainian Tomlinson was riding high on a record-setting 31 touchdown season. However, there was no happy ending for Marty Schottenheimer’s squad as they bowed out […]

With a team high average of 11.4 points per game, Q’vaunda “Q” Curry, 20, a junior business administration student from Quincy, is having a breakout season for the Lady Rattlers basketball team. After sitting out part of the 2005-2006 season because of a torn anterior cruciate ligament, Curry helped the […]

Many people consider college the place where one sheds the immaturity of adolescence and becomes a mature adult. In some cases, that is true. But when will other people realize they need to grow up? Last week while walking to the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication, I witnessed a […]

I am a 1976 FAMU graduate. My children chose to get their education at FAMU as well. For the past six years, my children have had to put up with being labeled aliens. They have had to wait six to 15 weeks, and even at times, until the end of […]

This is the second time for the Florida A&M University Marching 100. The second time they get to hit one of the world’s biggest stages with a musical genius. In 2006, the famed band joined award-winning rapper and producer Kanye West at the Grammys. And Feb. 4, the 100 will […]

Every four years, there is always that one question that lingers in the minds of citizens who yearn for change. There’s one thing that, if it ever happens, could change the tide of the country and thought process of Americans forever. It’s the final element to equality: a minority president. […]

Camp Adventure Youth Service Inc. will conduct interviews at its annual Leadership Assessment Center beginning promptly at 9 a.m. in FAMU DRS Cafeteria. Dress comfortably; wear tennis shoes and no jewelry. Contact Tia Smith at 561-2989 or famu@campadventure.com for additional information.