Muhammad Ali There are many similarities between legendary Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali’s conscientious objection to be drafted to the U.S. military during the Vietnam War and NFL Quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s national anthem protests. The first major similarity between both men is that they both took a stand against injustices involving […]
Author: Julious Lowe
The cost of Homecoming
Photo Courtesy of Thinkstock This year’s homecoming budget was the most expensive in the past three years. According to information on the Florida A&M University Student Government Association’s website, the budget for this year was $291,350, surpassing 2016-2017, 2015-2016 and 2014-2015 homecomings, which were $186,000 , $210,000 and $88,500 […]
Gainesville residents clash over Alt-Right visitor
White nationalist Richard Spencer's visit to the University of Florida was heavily debated long before he stepped foot on the Gainesville campus. Protesters and supporters clashed, many getting arrested by police. While the events were not as racially charged as the recent events in Charlottesville, Virginia, Spencer's visit […]
FAMU falls short to Norfolk
Devin Bowers, Florida A&M running back, picked up yards in the Norfolk vs. FAMU game | Photo credit: Vaughn Wilson, FAMU Athletics With FAMU having 13 more first downs, 243 more yards, and almost eight more minutes of possession time than their opponent, the Rattlers had more than enough […]
Aggies ram Rattlers Homecoming 31-20
With perfect weather conditions, an undefeated opponent, and over 20,000 in attendance, the stage was set for Florida A&M University’s football team to give their fans just what they wanted—a showdown. Saturday, Oct. 14, the Rattlers faced off against their toughest opponent of the season—the North Carolina A&T Aggies. Ranked […]
2017 FAMU Homecoming Special
It was a family reunion 130 years in the making. Florida A&M University's homecoming celebrated Rattlers past, present, and future. Thousands of people flooded the campus to reunite with old friends, attend homecoming events and celebrate the ever-growing university. A part of the homecoming festivities was the homecoming parade, annual […]
Homecoming Greek step show 2017
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. performs at the Greek step show | Photo credit: Adlernico Brioche Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. performs at the Greek step show | Photo credit: Adlernico Brioche Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. performs at the Greek step show | Photo credit: Adlernico Brioche Come back […]
FAMU Homecoming game 2017
Rattlers loses 20-31 against NC A&T | Photo credit: Adlernico Brioche Marching 100 performs during halftime | Photo credit: Adlernico Brioche Rattlers make their way to Bragg Memorial Stadium | Photo credit: Adlernico Brioche Come back soon to read an article that goes with these photos.
2017 President’s Homecoming Gala
The 111th Miss FAMU and FAMU's president | Photo credit: Merlina Aventurin The President's Gala | Photo credit: Merlina Aventurin Performances at the President's Gala | Photo credit: Merlina Aventurin Come back soon to read an article that goes with these photos.
‘Taste of a Rattler’ 2017
Crowds of students gather for free food at 'Taste of a Rattler' | Photo credit: Aldernico Brioche Metz catering chef prepares meal | Photo credit: Aldernico Brioche Vendors were hard at work preparing food for students | Photo credit: Aldernico Brioche Student grabs her shaved ice from Kono Ice […]