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Rep. Alan Williams is terming out

Courtesy of Rattler Nation This legislative session will be FAMU graduate Rep. Alan Williams’ last as he has served eight years representing District 8 in the Florida House of Representatives. He is an education advocate, community service leader, businessman and father of two.  Outside of his respected legislative seat, Williams […]

Opinions

Overpriced Fast food

Courtesy of Red Robin First and foremost, if you’re looking for an actual red robin in the establishment then you’re being too literal. Also, it’s not the most sanitary idea to have a bird or any type of animal around food. However, Red Robin was not always the official name […]

Lifestyles

Providing Excellence with Education

FAMU professor Bernadette Kelley Ph.D. Courtesy of Courtesy of Department of Secondary Education  From a child growing up in the ‘60s, experiencing the segregation era first hand, to an educational powerhouse. Bernadette Kelley, Ph.D., has been destined for success since birth. Kelley was born in Jacksonville however she was raised in […]

Lifestyles

The tale of the Black Birds

Courtesy of The New Miami Times This picture shows African American babies who were colored and shaded in black sitting in a tree on almost each limb with fear in their eyes. Black Birds is a derogatory photo printed by W.F. Bell that was used to mock African American children […]

Sports

Rattlers fall to Jacksonville University

Courtesy of FAMU Athletics The Florida A&M University’s Men’s Baseball team was defeated 10-4  by Jacksonville University at Moore-Kittles field on Tuesday. The Rattlers had a rough start in the first inning, with their batters immediately striking out and Jacksonville University earning two quick runs. The Rattlers increased their urgency […]

Sports

Lady Rattlers Split Double-header

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Universities Lady Rattlers Softball team had a bittersweet experience as they faced the Lady Tigers of Savannah State during a double-header game Saturday. The Lady Rattlers battled the Savannah State Tigers to keep their title as the MEAC (Middle Eastern Athletic Conference) Champions. In game one, […]

Sports

Lady Rattlers Split Double-header

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Universities Lady Rattlers Softball team had a bittersweet experience as they faced the Lady Tigers of Savannah State during a double-header game Saturday. The Lady Rattlers battled the Savannah State Tigers to keep their title as the MEAC (Middle Eastern Athletic Conference) Champions. In game one, […]

Sports

Lady Rattlers Split Double-header

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Universities Lady Rattlers Softball team had a bittersweet experience as they faced the Lady Tigers of Savannah State during a double-header game Saturday. The Lady Rattlers battled the Savannah State Tigers to keep their title as the MEAC (Middle Eastern Athletic Conference) Champions. In game one, […]

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Florida Supreme Court Debate on Sexual Acts

Earlier this month the Florida Supreme Court discussed whether the definition of sexual intercourse should include non-traditional sex. Florida’s Supreme Court Justices reflected on a law pertaining to those tested positive for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus made in 1986. The law stated that HIV positive people must disclose their health […]

Sports

Men’s Tennis team served by College of Charleston

Courtesy FAMU Sports Info Returns of serves were the downfall of the Men’s tennis team  at Florida A&M University this past Saturday when they faced the College of Charleston Cougars. The matches took place at the Florida A&M University Tennis Court. The Rattlers faced the College of Charleston Cougars. The […]