Friday, May 3, 2024
The search committee for the permanent Vice President of Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer held its second meeting on Tuesday. Provost Maurice Edington, chairman of the committee, led the meeting. Members are charged with finding a replacement for Wanda Ford, who resigned abruptly in June. The committee is comprised of […]
Coming off their second win of the season, The Florida A&M Rattler football team looks to continue their winning streak this weekend in an important conference match-up against Norfolk State. Head coach Willie Simmons held a press conference Tuesday addressing the preparation for the upcoming game. Last week’s game, the […]
With the Florida A&M Rattlers having their sights set on their upcoming matchup against the Norfolk State Spartans, the Rattlers will look to extend their winning streak to three games in a row and secure their first conference win of the season. While home-field advantage may sound like a cliche […]
There is a large demographic of African-American players in college football, but not a lot of African-American coaches. According to the NCAA’s demographics database, in 2018, of the 29,029 college football players in Division I football, 14,069 were African-American while 10,830 players were Caucasian. But there aren’t many African-American head […]
“All I need is my foot in the door and I’m confident that everything will flow from there,” said Simone Williams, a senior journalism major at Florida A&M. Many journalism students share the same sentiment, longing for an opportunity to push-start their career. Williams was recently afforded the opportunity to […]
Tallulah CBD + Juice Bar had its grand opening on Sept. 16 and has not slowed down yet. On Sept. 24, owner Ashley Guy did a pop-up shop at Pure Barre North. Guy, who previously suffered from arthritis and neck pain, began using CBD products to aid with pain relief. […]
The fall semester for several fans is the best time of the year because of College Football. This year CFB will be celebrating 150 years of excellence, and several conferences including the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference will be participating in a series of interviews focused on this prestigious milestone. This past […]
September has been declared Suicide Prevention Month, and as most may know: There is always someone you know who suffers in silence. Suicide is the result of a very serious mental health disorder and it is important that instead of ignoring people’s problems or putting them by the wayside, we […]
It’s time for FAMU to stop playing UCF and Miami at the start of every football season. Sure, the athletic department needs money, but these games stain the university’s reputation and can damage the morale of the student-athletes. The Rattlers took on the Hurricanes to open the 2016 season and […]
I often see tweets, news stories, think pieces and videos speaking negatively about Beyonce, and calling her overrated. That’s actually not the case at all, and here’s why. Beyonce Giselle Knowles-Carter is a singer, songwriter, actress, mother and wife. Beyonce is an influential mastermind and powerhouse. She’s helping young black […]