Last year’s Millions More Movement inspired this year’s The Movement panel discussion held Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the Dyson Pharmacy Building. The six-member panel included: Nathaniel Johnson, a Florida A&M University economics professor; Brother Quinton X, a local representative of Minister Louis Farrakhan; Genyne Henry Boston, FAMU English department […]

There are no ironclad protection that guarantees that you’ll never fall victim to some form of identity theft. But there are steps you can take to protect yourself, many of which are rather simple: 1. Destroy private records and statements. Tear up – or, if you prefer, shred – credit […]

The day after the big game, millions come to work unfocused and hungover. Some just call in sick. The big loser? The nation’s economy. At kickoff on Super Bowl Sunday, more than 90 million Americans tuned in to the festivities in Detroit. The following morning, however, leaves Super Bowl partygoers […]

College may be the first time some students are on their own, and the companionship of a pet can offer many advantages – and disadvantages. “Pets are a lot of responsibility,” said Erin Strong, director of Pet Nursing and Banfield Pet Hospital. “Students should consider three factors before purchasing a […]

BALTIMORE, Md.-The Coppin State Eagles knocked down six three-pointers in the second half to help hold off the Florida A&M Rattlers, 68-57 at the Coppin Center Monday night. FAMU (11-12, 7-4) fell from its second place perch with the loss Monday, while Coppin State (8-14, 8-3) gained sole possession of […]

The athletic department at Florida A&M University was issued the consequences and repercussions for nearly 200 NCAA violations. In short, the NCAA put the department on probation for four years, which ends Jan. 31, 2010. The decision also decreases scholarships and grants for the teams involved, which include track and […]

More than 300 parents are expected to return to FAMU to reunite with their son(s) and daughter(s) for this year’s Parents’ Weekend. The event, which will be held Sept. 26-28, is sponsored by The Office of the President and the Division of Student Affairs. Parents’ Weekend, which has been in […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning are proving to the world of hockey that they have what it takes to win. As the season rolls into its second month, the Lightning are the talk of the NHL. Their start to the season has been nothing short of phenomenal. Two years ago, Lightning […]

Despite losing to Auburn (1-6), Kentucky (0-9) and Florida International University (5-13) in last weekend’s FIU tournament, the Lady Rattlers are striving to improve their record with the help of new staff, hitting offense and team unity. “Last weekend, the FIU Tournament showed us and proved to the girls that […]

Despite the rainfall that canceled Friday’s game against Illinois State, the Lady Rattlers went into Saturday’s game against the Minnesota State Gophers with a shut out victory of 5-0. The Gophers, one of the Top 10 Schools in the NCAA Division IA gave the Lady Rattlers high confidence going into […]