Plans to allocate Florida A&M University’s $8 million surplus are under way. Interim President Castell V. Bryant said University officials are currently reviewing the funds before deciding how FAMU will use the extra monies. “The $8 million is a combination of recurring and non-recurring monies as well as restricted and […]

In rough times such as these and in light of all of the devastating natural disasters and questionable attitudes of elected officials, it is almost common-place for tension levels to run high. Even the most poised individuals can seem somewhat out of character when placed in compromising situations. This is […]

Have you ever rode an elevator or escalator and feared that it was going to break down? The U.S. government has joined forces with Canada to promote National Elevator Escalator Safety Awareness Week. Safety Week is recognized the entire second week of November. According to the Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation, […]

Almost two months after Hurricane Katrina, new information continues to blaze like wildfire. A recent cnn.com report stated, “three days after Hurricane Katrina flooded New Orleans, staff members at the city’s Memorial Medical Center had repeated discussions about euthanizing patients they thought might not survive the ordeal, according to a […]

#8220;Can you have this on my desk by three?” “Sorry but that time you asked for off…DENIED.” “…Can I see you in my office, you are one minute late.” Many are tired of hearing these nagging sentiments from our boss. So why not get up and do something about it? […]

According to the aidsmap web site that includes daily news on developments in the world of HIV, Lymphongranuloma Venereum is predominately affecting HIV-positive gay men in the United States, as well as in north-western Europe and Canada. LGV, a sexually transmitted disease, is caused by a particularly invasive type of […]

The Rattlers look to spoil the homecoming of the 21st ranked (in division I-AA) Bulldogs of South Carolina State University in Saturday’s match-up in Orangeburg, SC. Fresh off of a bye week, the rested Rattlers look to even their win/loss record against the 4-1, second-ranked in the MEAC Bulldogs. “I […]

As the clock strikes midnight, a new day arrives. This is fitting as tonight marks the return of Rattler basketball. Midnight Madness signals the official start of practice for the FAMU men’s and women’s teams. Both squads are excited and optimistic about the upcoming season. LaKeisha Alexander, a sophomore forward/center […]

After a three-year hiatus, a career spanning over a decade and six Grammy Awards later, Toni Braxton returns with her new CD, Libra. This time around, unlike her previous albums, Braxton experiments with different producers and takes the back seat on writing. This formula works perfectly on this project. The […]

Parking prices for all campus parking lots will remain the same for homecoming, FAMU athletic department officials say. A $10 parking fee was instituted Sept. 3 for the first home game of the football season. It was an attempt to cover some of the debt accumulated during the football team’s […]