Three months ago Thernell Jones had big plans for his 1996 Honda Accord. He wanted to “hook it up” with new rims and a stereo system. Now Jones is forced to find rides or catch the bus because of a recent car accident. “I was riding down the street, and […]

The Rattlers golf team will play host to three other schools at the annual FAMU Invitational. The tournament will take place Monday and Tuesday at the Killearn Country Club, a 72-par, 7,006-yard golf course. The course, which was once the site of the PGA’s Tallahassee Open, should provide good competition […]

Ken Riley is one of the greatest football players in Rattler history. Born in Bartow, Fla., Riley was a graduate of the segregated Union Academy. Riley then came to FAMU, and soon after earned the position of starting quarterback for the Rattlers from 1966-1968. During the ’68 season Riley led […]

Let’s stay home tonight. I want to watch some television. What do you want to watch? Hmm, how about “Married by America”? Or maybe “Dog Eat Dog”? No, well then we might as well turn the TV off because the only things on are pointless reality shows that exploit people. […]

Ever since the emergence of hip hop as a billion dollar industry, a large amount of advertisers have capitalized on this booming market. They exploit blacks as one-dimensional party animals, mindless athletes, or the status quo of everything that is “cool”. Companies are using blacks in their ads not because […]

African Americans often scrutinize advertising professionals. If it isn’t the under representation of blacks in commercials and other ads, then it’s the myth that advertisers are pimping blacks by capitalizing on our culture. After hearing lyrics to many popular songs like Nelly’s “Air Force and Ludacris’ “Southern Hospitality,” how can […]

Some people call it a way for the government to keep black men down after they get out of prison, free money or the devil. Whatever you call it, the real name is welfare. Financial assistance from the government is a bunch of malarkey, and college students think they can […]

In previous years, “The Set” was the center of student life and activity. Now the once popular student hangout has become somewhat of a ghost town. Each student has a differing opinion about the dwindling number of Set goers; however, the consensus is the same. The hoopla has undoubtedly died. […]

Six candidates were penalized for making campaign-related comments to The Famuan for an article about the upcoming SGA elections. The following candidates for SGA president and vice-president were penalized: Malcolm Glover and Xaviera Estes; Larry Rivers and Virgil Miller. Miss FAMU candidate Ashia Everett and Queen of Orange and Green […]

Students will have the opportunity to hear the four presidential candidates speak in-depth on various issues Monday at 6 p.m. in Lee Hall. The presidential debate offers information other than campaign rhetoric and also allows students to ask questions about the candidates and their platforms. Electoral Commissioner Mike Lipford said […]