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Rattlers bring home Classic win

The 29th Florida Classic presented by State Farm may have lasted four hours and 17 minutes, but the Orlando game was all but over just six minutes into the second quarter. The Florida A&M Rattlers jumped out to a 31-0 lead over Bethune-Cookman University with 6:51 left in the second […]

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Top car manufacturers seek bailout for survival

It’s the $25 billion question looming over congress- one that could affect one of the countries biggest and most important industries.Congressmen, executives, and lobbyists are all scratching their heads, trying to figure out if the automotive industry is worth saving.Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors, also known as the “big three,” […]

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Global Ambitions

Founded in 1974, Florida A&M University’s School of Business and Industry is providing a slew of international internships for some of its respective students. The first country being looked at this upcoming year is Egypt said Dr. Lydia Mckinley-Floyd, dean of SBI. So far, students in SBI have been to […]

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Rattlers win big at the Florida Classic

The Rattler team walked away with over a 20 point victory of 58-35 in the Florida Classic game, beating in-state rival, the Wildcats of Bethune Cookman University. Quarterback Curtis Pulley threw four touchdowns to bring the Rattlers to an early lead. The Rattlers led by 31 with 6:51 to play […]

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Rattlers ready for the Classic

This year’s Florida Classic battle will have more significance as both the Rattlers and Wildcats are jockeying for the third spot in the MEAC. The 29th Annual Florida Classic will be held in Orlando on Saturday, Nov. 22 in the Florida Citrus Bowl at 2 p.m. The rivalry between Florida […]

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Career success requires study and networking

A list of famous college dropouts would be a long list. Some of the best and brightest in the business, technology, and entertainment worlds have succeeded through hard work and all the right connections. Bill Gates, for example, dropped out of Harvard University, and his Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen dropped […]

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Enthusiam dismal for classic

It is that wonderful time of the year, where the rivalry of all rivalries happen, the Florida Classic in Orlando. The Rattlers of Florida A&M University will take on the Wildcats of Bethune Cookman University in the 29th annual game. It is a weekend of non-stop fun, but many Rattlers […]

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Lawson takes his seat

This past Monday, Florida A&M Uuniversity alumnus and state Senator Alfred “Al” Lawson assumed the leadership mantle for the Florida Senate’s 14 member Democratic Caucus. Lawson is the second black person to assume the position. According to WCTV, the senator will replace Steven Galler of Cooper City. “I am honored […]

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The verdict is in: Judge will speak

Judge Glenda Hatchett will be the keynote speaker at Florida A&M University’s 2008 Fall Commencement, which will take place on Friday Dec. 12, at the Leon County Civic Center at 6 p.m. Hatchett, who is most famous for her courtroom television show titled “Judge Hatchett,” joins the likes of Bishop […]

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Alzheimer’s cases rise dramatically

As the last week of November’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Month approaches, researchers say that the number of people affected continues to rise tremendously. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, an estimated 5.2 million Americans of all ages have Alzheimer’s disease in 2008. Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death among […]