Many students deal with the problem of how to accomplish their goals in college. There are many obstacles on the way to graduation. ” There is a lot students should look out for,” said Kirk E. Gavin, assistant dean of the School of General Studies. There are always things that […]

#8220;Oh, you gained a lot of weight!” or “Wow, you look bigger!” are just a couple of the many phrases college students hear after their freshmen year. Long before students arrive on campus, they are expected to gain the traditional “freshman 15” pounds. Although gaining weight during the first year […]

In the heat of a Tallahassee afternoon, a small room that held only political posters, placards and stickers, soon filled up with Democrats, politicians, John Kerry supporters and other onlookers who all attended the official grand opening of the Tallahassee headquarters for the Kerry-Edwards campaign. The grand opening festivities took […]

Provost Larry Robinson officially accepted the resignation of Henry Lewis III, dean of the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wednesday, at a press conference in Lee Hall. Robinson said Dean Lewis will give up his title Sept. 10. “We made every attempt possible to deal with the issues Dean […]

upcoming challenges of the football season. “We’re not gonna cry, we’re gonna try,” Joe said. “We’re not gonna complain, we’re gonna train.”To that Gainous said, “Have a great year Coach Billy Joe. Any old snake can bite… but, it takes a rattler to strike.” -Staff writer Lindsay Pollard contibuted to […]

This season, the Rattler football schedule is vastly different from that of years past. Gone are the games versus traditional historically black college and university foes like North Carolina A&T and Howard University. Instead, FAMU will go up against a new set of opponents like Florida Atlantic University, Virginia Union […]

Its staying power is remarkable. Over the last 15 years its popularity has grown like no other pro football video game in history. It’s known as Madden NFL. And on August 10 the 15th edition of Madden NFL hit video game stores around the country to the delight millions. According […]

#8220;The president of my country must be able to strap on a rifle, dig a foxhole and rescue 12 children from a burning orphanage while fending off enemy forces.” If I had a nickel for every time that someone echoed this sentiment when we were discussing the presidential race, I […]

The 34th Student Senate opened its first meeting of the school year Wednesday with a visit from old and new university officials. After greetings from the new Student Government Association President and FAMU Board of Trustees member Virgil Miller, the senate was treated to greetings from President Fred Gainous. Gainous […]

The FAMU Gospel Choir will be recruiting new members Aug. 31 and Sept. 2. Meetings for both days are at 6 p.m. in the Foster-Tanner recital hall. Musicians are welcome. For more information, contact Nicole at 264-1952 or email famugospelchoir@lycos.com. The California Club will hold a meeting Sept 2. at […]