Most students, faculty members and FAMU alumni are aware that FAMU was the College of the Year … in 1997, which was eight years ago. However, the University has experienced many changes since then. Although the University earned that prominent title from Time Magazine then, it is not clear when […]

Every night, Nathaniel Pilate, a 1957 FAMU graduate scans headlines about his alma mater and shudders. The seasoned man sits behind a computer screen in his home office – where walls are adorned with plaques including “Outstanding Leadership” – and reads articles from the Tallahassee Democrat’s online edition: “Trust at […]

Between the lines of fact and fiction stands a man who is not afraid to be inspired by both. S.V. DÃte has written for the Los Angeles Times, Orlando Sentinel and the Associate Press, just to name a few. He currently serves as the capital bureau chief for the Palm […]

According to www.FAMU.edu, 93 percent of the 13,067 students on FAMU’s campus are black. While Caucasians, Hispanics, Asians and American Indians make up the last 7 percent, they are not entitled to minority scholarships or special programs at the University. Some schools may provide minorities with more help than other […]

Everyone wants a friend they can count on. In fact, everyone needs at least one friend throughout life. A friend is someone whom you can trust, and count on at anytime. Friends share common likes and dislikes. Although they may have different goals and aspirations, they tend to support each […]

Competitions for collegiate track and field events are held indoors and outdoors. Each setting has its own season where various schools compete to obtain an indoor and outdoor championship. Members of FAMU’s track team said there is a difference between the Rattler strike indoors and outdoors. “One difference is the […]

The Presidential Dining Room has reopened for students with meal plan equivalency in response to various student complaints, and actions by students Raushanah Morgan, Elijah Bowdre and Courtney Peasant. After spring break, the dining room discontinued its acceptance of meal plan recipients because of disruptive disturbances by some students and […]

A memo was circulated on Capitol Hill in March stating that the controversy surrounding removing Terri Schiavo’s feeding tube “is a great political issue … and a tough issue for Democrats.” CNN reported Thursday that the memo originated from the office of Sen. Mel Martinez, R-Fla. Although the senator denied […]

This letter is in response to the “Know when the affair is finished” article.A woman endures many things when it comes to a relationship. It doesn’t constitute to cutting off someone’s penis, but emotions are involved. I’m speaking from personal experience; I just got out of a two-and-a-half-year relationship, which […]

Due to recent complaints and traffic issues, the Office of Student Activities and Student Union has decided to move vendors off of The Set on Fridays. During Monday night’s senate meeting, the new interim director of OSUA, Mickey Clayton, said the department made the decision because of faculty complaints about […]