I write this letter in response to the column “University falls short” printed January 16. In an attempt to show the ignorance of the FAMU community regarding the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, the writer instead showed his own ignorance. He mentioned that he decided to “celebrate the ‘observed day’” […]

I had mixed reactions after the Governor released his proposed budget for the upcoming 2004-2005 fiscal year. I am glad to see he proposed that our sales tax holiday return in Florida. Many parents and students look forward to this day to get school supplies, clothes, etc. But on the […]

I had mixed reactions after the Governor released his proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. I am glad to see he proposed that our sales tax holiday return in Florida. Many parents and students look forward to this day to get school supplies, clothes, etc. But on the otherhand, […]

Ms. Dallas: As a fellow Rattler, I must say I’m extremely disappointed in the entire direction of our illustrious institution. However, my disdain has dipped to unprecedented levels when I logged on to the website of The Famuan only to find no coverage or mention of the walk that occurred […]

The men’s basketball team defeated Howard University 66-64 Monday night, in a classic tale of two halves. The Rattlers improved to 5-10 overall and 4-2 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. The win was the Rattlers fourth in a row, completing a perfect home stand that began Jan. 10. “It was […]

Whether it’s trying a new food, adapting to the weather or encountering a different attitude, several out-of-state students have discovered that the transition to Southern living is not an easy one. Shervon Coleman, a senior English student from Chicago said she had to adjust to a slower paced lifestyle. “Things […]

Ever since I can remember, I have been taught that lying is wrong. It will bring nothing but trouble, whether it is a spanking, a detention or a fine with jail time. However, that lesson seems to have been lost in the generation of adults today because everywhere you look, […]

When dealing with the conflicting demands of class and playing sports, many student athletes make sacrifices to find a balance. Aja Robinson, a 21-year-old softball player, said she is forced to give up a lot of rest. “In class I do fine,” Robinson said. “Where I suffer the most is […]

The Rattlers fell one win short of having a 20 win season last year, going 19-11 in their 30 dual matches. This year’s schedule includes a match against the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s No. 35 team, the University of Miami Hurricanes. “The men’s tennis team has four goals this year,” said […]

The penal system is so focused on punishment it has lost sight of rehabilitation. For instance, when someone receives a felony drug charge, it should not prevent him or her from receiving federal financial aid for college, but it does. Financial aid should be offered as an incentive for the […]