Four days after head coach Earl Holmes was fired, the Florida A&M Rattlers (2-7, 2-3 MEAC) lost on homecoming, 12-10 game in a nail-biter at Bragg Memorial Stadium to the Norfolk State University Spartans (4-5, 4-1 MEAC). Interim head coach Corey Fuller reflected with a heavy heart about his friend […]
Author: Darrion Kirnes
FAMU Unidos and Sigma Lambda Gamma Break the Stereotypes
Stereotypes play a role in the lives of many college students, especially students on the campus of a Historically Black College or University. October 22, 2014, Sigma Lambda Gamma and FAMU UNIDOS (Uniting Nations to Inspire Diverse Opportunities in Society) held an event, “Breaking Stereotypes,”to educate and discuss college students […]
Lady Rattlers struggle outside conference
Rattlers huddle up during break Courtesy FAMU Athetics After falling to the University of North Florida in five sets Tuesday night, Florida A&M University’s volleyball team has dropped three consecutive games; all of the them outside of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. The Lady Rattlers seem to have a tough […]
Go Pink! 5k
Vibrant cheers erupted near the Market Square Shopping Center Saturday morning as Tallahassee residences rallied the Go Pink! 5K runners through the finish line. What is usually an empty lot behind Shaw's Athletic shoe store was swelling with supporters for the second-annual collaborative event between the Tallahassee Democrat and Joanna […]
Food Truck Thursdays change Tallahassee nights
Thursday nights haven't been the same in capital city since 2011. Tallahassee food trucks have taken over with a wide variety of food from local vendors, chefs and musicians. A typical Thursday night while traveling down North Monroe Street may seem hectic to some, but to others it's something that […]
Marriage: Before, during and after college
While most students are casually dating, others are planning their wedding that’s vastly approaching. We're often told that you will find your soul mate during your college years, but the next question that comes up is: Is it a distraction toward school or will it help you by having that […]
The how-to for college students on saving
Having fine wine taste but living on a beer budget may not be easy, but it is manageable. Ideally you won’t learn the importance of budgeting until you enroll in a two- or four-year university. There is a plethora of ways students can save money on several purchases, such as […]
Rattlers Pullout First Victory Against Savannah State
The Florida A&M Rattlers (1-5, 1-1 MEAC) earned their first win of the season and first conference win against the winless the Tigers of Savannah State University (0-6, 0-3 MEAC) 24-14. Rattlers head coach Earl Holmes reflected on the teams win. “Overall I thought the guys started fast and I […]
St. Louis Activists Host Ferguson October
Thousands of protesters from different states in the country converged in Ferguson on October 10 and will be there until October 13 to show their solidarity with the people of St. Louis. St. Louis activists organized four days of activities. This weekend event has been named Ferguson October. Many of the events that […]
Lady Rattlers Sweep BCU, Remain Perfect in MEAC
The Florida A&M Lady Rattlers volleyball team remained undefeated in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference as they swept rival Bethune-Cookman University (25-14, 25-20, 25-18). Head coach Tanio “Tony” Trifonov spoke about the teams unbeaten streak in the MEAC. “It was our goal to have all three wins in the first half of […]