The United States has gotten out of control. It is going to extreme limits to raise money to compensate for the economy’s devastation. New York recently passed a ban on cell phones in any indoor theater, library, museum, or concert hall. If anyone is caught violating this law, he or […]

He’s the defending MEAC champion in the 200-meter dash. Just a few weeks ago, he was ranked 11th in the world in that event. But he said he’s just an ordinary guy. Sheldon Morant, 22, has carved himself a position in the collegiate track world. He ranked fourth in the […]

It’s a win-win situation no matter which player you pick, so I guess I have to decide who is going to give you more. And I say, LeBron James will. All the hype this kid has received is warranted. He is the best high school basketball player since my fellow […]

Carmelo Anthony, without a doubt, should be the first pick in the NBA draft because he has proven himself against the best college basketball players in the country. Anthony was the NCAA’s freshman of the year, most outstanding player of the final four and led his team to a NCAA […]

The Leon County Division of Housing Services and the Neighborhood Justice Center held a forum Monday in the Community Room of Amtrak Station in an effort to address the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants. As part of the National Fair Housing Month, the forum included guest speakers who […]

ABOARD A C-130 OVER IRAQ – Sunday, on her 21st day as an Iraqi prisoner of war, Army Spc. Shoshana Johnson thought that she and six other American prisoners of war would be killed because their guards were afraid of the ever-approaching American attacks. “We were a hot potato,” said […]

Ellis Richardson will never play in the NBA. The former high school basketball standout took a chance at NBA stardom immediately after he graduated from Poly High School in Sun Valley, Calif., but had his hopes dashed when he failed to get drafted in 1998. Now he’s serving time for […]

Rapper and actor Sticky Fingaz (Kirk Jones) has made his way up the ranks in the entertainment world. From his humble beginnings in the rap group Onyx, to his groundbreaking roles in films like “Lockdown” and “Clockers,” he’s climbing up the ladder of success, in his role as Grady Ellis […]

If you posses school spirit and love Rattler football, then the Orange & Green Girls want you. The spirit team is looking for ladies who are dedicated, enthusiastic and outgoing Rattler football fans to serve as the official hostesses for the football team. The girls will provide recruits, their families […]

The Rattler baseball team completed a sweep of North Carolina A&T on Sunday afternoon at Moore-Kittles field thanks to the weekend savior, junior left fielder, Eric Bernier. Bernier had his second game-winning hit of the weekend leading FAMU to a dramatic 7-6 victory over the Aggies and their eleventh straight […]