The U.S. Census Bureau reported that there were nearly 7 million multiracial Americans in 2000. Many of the multiracial people face unique challenges in their search for acceptance and identity. Danielle Robinson, a 23-year-old, SBI student from Manhattan, N.Y., describes her family as supportive and straight forward about racial issues. […]

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Florida) recently proposed a bill to assist Medicare beneficiaries obtain wills and receive education on health care options in the event they become severely debilitated. Nelson unveiled the legislation, which is targeted at people over the age of 18, on Oct. 28. It is an attempt […]

With a hitting average of just .216 against the opponents’ .258, it was an uphill battle to victory for the Lady Rattlers in Friday night’s win over North Carolina A&T. FAMU (22-3 overall, 13-0 MEAC) celebrated its 20th straight win for the season as the Lady Aggies went down 30-24, […]

The College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences will start holding classes in their new $33 million building next semester. “The new building will be able to merry up with the talents and expertise that we produce here at Florida A&M University,” said Dr. James L. Moran, Jr., Coordinator for Advancement […]

President Fred Gainous fielded questions about the university’s recent financial woes and plans for last year’s budget surplus on Wednesday during the third brown bag faculty luncheon. Gainous opened the meeting with a statement addressing the university’s late financial reports. He said the university is doing everything it can to […]

Sunday. Gaither Gymnasium. 5 p.m. Be there or be square. Sunday will be the first time FAMU fans will have the chance to witness the 2003-2004 Lady Rattlers in action at home as Fort Valley State University travels to Tallahassee for both teams’ final exhibition games before the regular season […]

After losing several key players from last year’s team, including Michael Griffith and Jermaine Hill, the FAMU basketball team has been forced to make up for their absence. That challenge began Tuesday night in Gaither Gymnasium with a 73-65 exhibition win over Valdosta State. Tony Tate, a transfer point guard […]

Adding to this week’s Florida State University homecoming events is comedian and actor Cedric The Entertainer. Cedric, who starred in “Barbershop,” “The Original Kings of Comedy” and “Cedric The Entertainer Presents,” will headline tonight’s annual homecoming “PowWow,” at the Leon County Civic Center. “Cedric is a comedian and actor loved […]

Keeping in shape physically and spiritually seems to be the key to a healthier lifestyle. This goes for both the “average Joes” and the admired celebrities. Many sports can help people achieve the physique they desire but some are trying boxing – knowing the benefits of the sport – as […]

The sight and smell of my home disgust me. Wet books, sour smelling carpet, mildewed shoes and clothes and unreadable papers lay everywhere. This is my home and the way it has been for almost two weeks. Recently, my apartment was flooded while I was away from home for the […]