So you’re in college, but have you ever longed for that home cooked meal mom used to make? Well, perhaps the cafeteria, affectionately known as “The Café”, could fulfill your special request. Many college students tend to get caught up in their daily schedule of classes, homework, extra curricular activities, […]

With the rising popularity of shows like Mo’Nique’s “Fat Chance” on the Oxygen Network and Kirstie Alley’s “Fat Actress,” on Showtime, Hollywood is now changing from the “thin is in” trend that has been all too familiar in American culture. After decades of magazine covers filled with women fitting a […]

The time of year has arrived for the incoming herd of students to return to the studious frame of mind. However, what are student’s attitudes toward class? Will they be prepared to rise to the challenge that awaits them? For many, there is a daunting task awaiting them this semester, […]

3M Corporation, a company known for supplying everyday products ranging from Scotch tape to Post-Its, recently had its chairman and CEO, James McNerney resign. In July, McNerney, 55, decided to leave 3M, a Fortune 500 company, after a $58 million offer from Boeing Co. With the company being in dire […]

While I agree with most of the points made in the article authored by Nyerere Davidson, I totally disagree with the statement that the overpayment of funds to students is the fault of FAMU and the debt should be paid by FAMU. While the overpayment was FAMU’s error each student […]

Announcements SGA is sponsoring phase one of “Operation: Southern Hospitality.” This week is designed to help FAMU students affected by Hurricane Katrina. Come out and help us support these Rattlers as we raise funds and awareness caused by this disaster. For more information contact Alexia Robinson at (850) 599-3624 or […]

With a fury unmatched by any storm in decades, Hurricane Katrina tore through four states, leaving hundreds, possibly thousands, of people dead, and causing billions of dollars in damage. Katrina made landfall in South Florida last week, killing 11 people, leaving several homeless, and costing nearly $430 million in damages […]

Due to overbooking in the Gibbs Hall dormitory, up to 50 incoming male freshman were placed in Diamond Hall for several days until there was availability elsewhere. While the males were in the dormitory, they shared the building with female students living in McGuinn Hall. The majority of the rooms […]

Interim President Castell V. Bryant extended the registration deadline to Tuesday Sept. 6 due to long lines in the financial aid office during the first week of classes. Bryant and members of the Student Government Association (SGA) personally visited the financial aid office on Aug. 30 because the line extended […]

Across the nation, gas prices are soaring to unbelievable heights. Though gas stations close to FAMU’s campus, such as Solo on Lake Bradford, RaceWay and Petro on Adams Street were recently some of the cheapest stations in Tallahassee their average gas price for the past few days has been $3.20 […]