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Week of Rattler Sports

Mon. 11/10Women’s Tennis (FSU Classic), all dayMen’s Golf (Stetson Invite), all day Tue. 11/11Men’s Basketball vs Valdosta, TBAMen’s Golf (Stetson Invite), all day Wed. 11/12Women’s Basketball at Valdosta, TBA Fri. 11/14Volleyball vs N. Car. A&T, 7 Sat. 11/15Football at S.C. St., 1:30Women’s Basketball vs Ft. Valley St., TBA Sun. 11/16Volleyball […]

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases on the Rise at FAMU

For some students, college presents opportunities for increased sexual activity. It also increases the chance of getting sexually transmitted diseases. Monique Potter, a health educator with FAMU Student Health Services, said, “There are an abundance of STD cases occurring at the clinic. It’s the No. 1 illness we see.” STDs […]

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Marching 100 solicits votes

The Honda Battle of the Bands is coming down to its last few days and the “Marching 100” is trying to “drum line” their way into the Invitational Showcase. Since late September, bands have been competing for one of 10 spots in the showcase, but with one-week of voting to […]

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Audits sweep through university

Seven university departments are undergoing operational, compliance and financial related audits by the Office of the Inspector General to ensure quality performance and the appropriate use of funds. The audits, which are performed annually, are an on going process and focus on the previous and current fiscal years. The audits […]

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‘Revolutions’ fails as final installment

#8220;For every beginning there comes an ending,” the Oracle said in “The Matrix Revolutions”. However, she never mentioned there being a satisfying end. “The Matrix Revolutions” seamlessly begins almost where “The Matrix Reloaded” left off, with Keanu Reeves’, Neo, caught in a coma-like state in between the real world and […]

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Quest for Prince Charming seems to be nearly impossible on campus

You’ve read about him, seen him in the movies and even dreamt about his physical characteristics, but still your prince charming hasn’t materialized. The search continues and the perplexing question remains unanswered. “Why are good men so hard to find?” Right here, on FAMU’s campus, females outnumber males almost two […]

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Administration cheats students

The FAMU administration should be hiding its face in shame because of something that could’ve been avoided during this homecoming. The whole scenario was most unfortunate and the administration should step up to the plate and acknowledge poor judgment on its part. It appears as though tickets were intentionally oversold […]

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Transmitting answers

Questions of the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication budget deficit are finally being answered by administration in the weeks following former Dean Robert M. Ruggles’ abrupt retirement. Provost Larry Robinson and Kent Taylor, associate vice president of university development proclaim unyielding support to resolve the school’s equipment and furniture […]

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Student appointed to Search Committee

Students from the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication have selected a student to represent their school on the search committee for a new dean. After students voiced concerns about the lack SJGC student representation had on the committee to Provost Larry Robinson at an all school colloquium, which was […]

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Paintings evoke awareness, dialogue

A large crowd filled the grand ballroom of the Student Union building Wednesday night for the “Sexual and Domestic Violence Series” art exhibit. MeloD, a gifted artist and a survivor of domestic violence, has earned much acclaim for her emotive work on social issues. The Florida Department of Health Sexual […]