One thing is clear. According to the Florida A&M University Office of Public Affairs, retired Army Colonel Ronald M. Joe is now the University’s interim vice president of Development, effective immediately. But what may not be so clear is how this position became vacant. In a press release sent out […]

Germaine Brooks said he believes the management of University Courtyard Apartments ripped him off. The 21-year-old junior business administration student from Orlando lived in University Courtyard during the 2003-2004 school year. Brooks said he enjoyed his time at UC and that it was relatively uneventful. “It’s a good place to […]

America, we need to do better. Last Wednesday, Condoleezza Rice was finally confirmed as the new Secretary of State. Now, this is monumental news. She is the first black woman to ever hold the position. For that, I am happy. She has broken a barrier and made history. But it […]

I didn’t need to look at the clock on my wall to know what time it was after reading the headline: “Russell Simmons Eyed as New NAACP Prez.” Even though the whole matter seems to be a bunch of media hype, a response still needs to be thrown out there. […]

A young group of leaders have taken it upon themselves to take FAMU back to the top. The event was titled “No. 1: After Gainous, How Soon Can We Get Back?”. Young Rattler Nation had its first official forum Monday night for Rattlers to learn more about the organization. The […]

For some students, FAMU’s version of “Showtime at the Apollo” was just something to do on Thursday night. For others, it was a way to support their friends as they performed for the tough crowd. But, for two students, this event may have been the first step to a dream […]

Africa Unite! They stood 38 strong, in horseshoe formation, with closed fists stretched toward the ceiling. Beyond the sternness of their postures were revelations of mixed expressions, or maybe just overwhelming emotions. “Alright, that’s it,” somebody shouted. Then came down the fist, followed by a heavy sigh. And just as […]

In the New American Roget’s College Dictionary, a rival is defined as a competitor, contender or opponent. What is it called when a school plays the women’s basketball team, in a game some consider one the best ever played at a particular school’s home gym, and beats them in an […]

Howard’s Cliffone Ault led the Bison with 20 points. FAMU’s Jonathan Kelly missed five of his eight shots. But their final shots were the ones that counted. Kelly made his. Ault didn’t and FAMU snuck away with a 77-74 victory Monday night because of it. With 16 seconds remaining, Kelly […]

After Monday’s 68-61 victory over the Howard Lady Bison, the Lady Rattlers feel they have secured their seat in the MEAC tournament. “(The game) puts up in a better place for the tournament,” said senior forward Ariel Towns. “We were in seventh place, and now we are continuously moving up […]