from the January 30, 2004 edition – http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0130/p02s02-uspo.html ‘Alienated’ generation gets politically activeA multi-candidate field, outreach by Kucinich and Dean, and the war drive young people to polls.By Alexandra Marks | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor MANCHESTER, N.H. – With an extra-large “Rock the Vote” T-shirt pulled over […]

Homosexuality and closely related issues have become more frequent on FAMU’s campus. Homophobia, coming out of the closet, and discrimination against gays are just a few matters that students face. “There have been complaints about homosexual roommates,” said Marvin Thompson Jr., a resident assistant in Gibbs Hall. Thompson, a sophomore […]

Gospel 1. “Praise Is What I Do” – Shekinah Glory Ministry 2. “I Told The Storm” – Greg O’Quinn 3. “Use Me As You Please” – Boys choir of Tallahassee 4. “Bring It All To Him” – Georgia Mass Choir 5. “Tomorrow” – Tamia Jazz 1. “Unforgetable” – Nat King […]

The Rattler basketball team will welcome Saturday’s match up against Coppin State College with open arms. Saturday’s game will be the second of the season between the teams. At their last meeting, Coppin State edged the Rattlers 59-55, so for many of the Rattlers this is more than just a […]

As the first half of the NBA season comes to a close, let’s reflect; not on Lebron James, Carmelo Anthony or who’s playing in the NBA All-Star game, but let’s talk about the firing of Orlando Magic coach Doc Rivers, New Jersey Nets head coach Byron Scott and the resignation […]

Students were barred from entering Tucker Hall Wednesday morning after a reported bomb threat caused authorities to evacuate the building. University spokeswoman LaNedra Carroll said the threat was called in around 7:15 a.m. Wednesday. FAMU Police Department officers arrived on the scene shortly thereafter, cleared the building, but didn’t find […]

FAMU faculty members discussed proposals Wednesday to learn about innovative ways to increase retention of students. At a noon meeting in Perry Paige Auditorium, Dorothy Henderson, dean of General Studies, and Willie Butler, an assistant professor in the history department revealed approaches that would assist in defining and assessing retention […]

Students, faculty and staff are answering the call of local Southside schools during the University’s Black History Month celebration, “FAMU Living the Dream.” In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kan., which desegregated public schools nationwide, university officials have decided to provide mentors […]

As one of the most anticipated rap albums of 2004, Kanye West’s “College Dropout” embraces a combination of old school, Rhythm and Blues and pop music to create a unique sound that crosses generational barriers. West seems to have the formula for success after having made hit beats for artists […]

On April 4, 1968, the love died. Some may say that the Civil Rights Movement ended with the death of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. At the end of the Civil Rights Movement, the nihilist threat began its attack against the black psyche. Nihilism is what happens when love is […]