Florida State University students are well versed on issues ranging from the possible war with Iraq to the death penalty to how student government is allocating money. They listen to National Public Radio, write anti-oppression letters to governments and protest major institutions. They are members of what they call progressive […]

The Florida A & M Women’s Track and Field team begins their 2003 season Saturday, January 18, as they visit the University of Florida for the annual Florida Intercollegiate Meet. The meet will, held in the Gator’s O’Connell Center, is the Rattlerette’s first indoor competition of the season. The teams […]

I spy somebody tall. He wears locks and has a book in hand. He wears a leather armband adorned with shells. Silver beads hug his neck. His sweatshirt boasts “Think Outside” printed above a box. So tell me, whom did I see? Some might say that I spied your garden-variety […]

Over the past few decades activism and celebrities are two words that have gone hand and hand. Celebrities from all genres of entertainment have been taking time out of their busy schedules to head foundations, raise money and even spend time with the less fortunate. Not only are these celebrities […]

I am writing to Dominique Drake, regarding her story about the en-masse death-row commutation by Illinois Gov. George Ryan. (But, I would also like the editor to consider my short letter for publications in “Letters to the Editor.”) First, I am glad that FAMU, long characterized as a “liberal” or […]

Kickers can never be overrated. Every year, several games in the National Football League come down to a late field goal attempt. Being a kicker on any level requires a lot of mental preparation. One missed kick can and sometimes will ruin a kicker’s psyche. In the blink of an […]

Tomorrow, Famuans can see fellow Rattlers perform everything from hip-hop renditions to interpretive dance. Even better, the entire event is in the name of charity. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and the freshman class are sponsoring Dance Off 2K3 to support the Walter T. Moore Elementary School arts program. Tickets […]

Low funds can quickly end any hopes of New Year shopping sprees for the college student. However, with a little inside information, students can shop till they drop and stay with in their budget. Jacqueline Wright, Burdines sales specialists at Governor’s Square Mall, advises students with limited funds to check […]

Omar Tyree has once again proven that his talent is unmatchable. His latest novel, Leslie, is a head-spinning, mind-boggling horror story that looks deep into the life of a black female college student striving to succeed despite the adversities of growing up in poverty. The story is set in 2002 […]

FAMU got an early jump on this year’s recruitment period, when it welcomed three transfer players to the team last week. Sophomore quarterback Josh Driscoll from Arkansas State, freshman defensive tackle Dexter Wallace from Bowling Green and sophomore running back Alfonso Mounts, Jr. from Miami are now all members of […]