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Rattler defense a critical unit for must-win games

Finishing next to last in defense in the MEAC conference left a bad taste in the mouth of Rattler football team last season. Despite a (1-2) record FAMU has improved game to game as the season progresses. In camp the main focus was to revamp a defense that struggled in […]

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“Just Surrender” to revelations on love

Just Surrender’s album “We’re In like Sin,” is a dedication to the trials and tribulations of relationships. It sheds light on relationships from a male’s perspective. Track number one, “Body Language and Bad Habits” addresses pressing times in a relationship vividly, and track number two; “So Close/ So Alive” is […]

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Stunna Shades: Oversized sunglasses make a splash in pop culture

The trend of wearing big sunglasses, which is termed as “stunna’ shades,” has become one of the most popular fads for students on the Florida A & M campus. The late Vallejo, California rapper, Mac Dre, first coined the term “stunna’ shades’. It was used to describe oversized sunglasses that […]

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Car crashes into apartment

College Club apartments located on 2833 South Adams St., had some unwanted reconstruction done to building six because of a car crash. On Sept. 17 at 2:30 p.m., a black Honda Accord careened into building six of the College Club apartments. A report provided by the leasing office of the […]

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Booth Properties update

Student Housing Solutions, University Courtyard and The Pointe at Adam’s Place have offered move-in specials for close to 50 Florida A&M University students, after it was announced seven apartment complexes, formerly owned by Booth Properties, would be closing. Asset Campus Housing, a management company hired to manage the properties, while […]

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SGA explains funding process

A total of 41 student organizations have requested funding from the Student Government Association of Florida A&M University. One of the most controversial fund allocations this year was to the ‘The Marching 100,’ which originally only received a $30,000 budget for the student senate. Julian White, the band director immediately […]

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President unveils new six-step plan at forum

On Wednesday, Florida A&M University’s president, James Ammons, and several faculty members held an open forum in Lee Hall. Ammons began the forum by explaining his and the Board of Trustees’ six-step major expectations plan for the 2007-2008 year. He explained to students how he is evaluated by this plan. […]

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Gunshots fired at Palmetto Phase III

Several shots were fired in the Palmetto area of Florida A&M University’s campus at about 10:55 p.m. on Saturday. The incident stemmed from a disagreement between those who were attending a social gathering in the Phase III Recreational center. “It all started as a sweet 16 party,” said Felicia Perry, […]

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The Addiction: Some students are finding themselves hooked on shoes

Classic sneakers such as Nike Air Force One and Jordan kicks have become a fetish for Florida A&M students. What defines someone who has a classic shoe fetish? According to Raleigh Stewart, 23, a junior Bio-premed student from Orlando, who is also an assistant manager at Finish Line, believes that […]

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Parking garage conditions undesirable

Everyday at Florida A&M University, over 400 students park their vehicles in the parking garage. Many students have been complaining about the garage’s condition. Some of their grievances include pests, overflowing trashcans and excessive fliers scattered throughout the parking garage. Because of the garages state many students opt not to […]