Robin, I am quite glad that you brought the S.I.S.T.U.H.S. problem to light. Since inception, the FAMU chapter has been in a constant struggle to gain funds from SGA. It seems as if it is a big “who’s who” among campus organizations. Ever since Gainous took office, I heard of […]

I would like to officially thank President Gainous, J.R.E. Lee III, Jim Corbin, the Board of Trustees and the SGA for the worst semester I’ve had at FAMU. Professionalism lacked in all areas and I am truly disgusted to be a student at FAMU. President Gainous: You allowed or at […]

With the fall 2003 semester coming to a close, FAMU just doesn’t seem to be in as good a position as it was at the start of the semester. The university’s name is being smeared across news and editorial pages all over the country. The athletic department is coming to […]

The women’s basketball team begins action today at 6 p.m. in the annual Rattlerette Invitational. FAMU plays its first game against Savannah State, a team they just played in Savannah, Ga., Nov. 28. Savannah State is now 1-5 after losing to Birmingham-Southern and Bethune-Cookman. The other team competing in the […]

After a knock on my apartment door, my roommates and I look at each other for about 10 seconds before anyone takes the initiative to see who it is. It then takes another 10 seconds for the chosen roommate to make it to the door. I won’t even discuss how […]

In front of nearly 10,000 people the men’s basketball team gave an admirable effort against the second ranked Florida Gators at the O’Connell Center in Gainesville Tuesday night, losing 102- 78. The Rattlers (0-4) were led by their backcourt, senior sharpshooter Terrence Woods had 31 points and Demarcus Wilkins chimed […]

Rob Evans, Rod Barnes and now Sylvester Croom are in a fraternity of their own. They are the only black men to ever hold head coaching positions at the collegiate level in the state of Mississippi. Tuesday Croom crossed over into this elite fraternity when he was introduced as head […]

For the first time in nearly two years, only one rape was reported during a single semester. “As of this fall semester, we have one allegation of rape, which is currently under investigation,” said Lt. Louis Wichers, supervisor of investigations for the FAMU Police Department. To continue to reduce rapes, […]

The semester ends today and FAMU students are still without an acting Student Supreme Court because of three unfilled positions. SGA President Larry O. Rivers tried to appoint a student in September, but the Student Senate denied the appointment. Since then, Rivers has failed to appoint any students to fill […]

Over the past several weeks, airport incidents have caused many travelers to be delayed in airports throughout the nation, which may hinder thousands of students flying home next week. A box cutter was found last month aboard US Airways Flight 177 as it prepared to depart the Philadelphia International Airport. […]