The Lady Rattlers’ starting center is back in the mix this season. Ifeoma Onuaku, from Washington, was placed on the injured list before the 2006 season started. Debra Clark, head coach for the Florida A&M University women’s basketball team, said Onuaku was experiencing mild pain in her shin splits. Recently, […]
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Teams struggle on road, set to play conference opener
After going through a four-game losing streak with losses to Miami (Ohio), Illinois, Bradley and Illinois-Chicago, the Florida A&M University Rattlers (2-5, 0-0 MEAC) finally came away with a victory against Savannah State University in the final day of the Chicago Invitational. The Rattlers headed to the Windy City during […]
Lady Rattlers develop bond during holiday break
Florida A&M University students planned to leave classes as early as last Tuesday in an effort to arrive home to be with family and friends for the Thanksgiving holiday. But many athletes had to celebrate with teammates and coaches as they traveled for competition or stayed in Tallahassee to train. […]
Indicted sheriff may pay for crime
Children, watch out. Parents and everyone else, take cover; there may be a new dealer on the market. And this time, it is not one of the well-known pharmaceutical companies. Say hello to one of the newest, could-be members of the drug game: the police department. According to an article […]
Ambiguity over event’s hosts puzzles Senate
In the Senate meeting held Monday evening, the Senate discussed the Strikers’ use of activities and services-issued money, concerns from the university’s law school students and Project 119. Many senators expressed their concerns about the upcoming Strikers and Mahogany event prior to Monday’s meeting, which is why the senate felt […]
Graduate admissions test undergoes extreme makeover
The Graduate Record Examinations, a test administered by the Educational Testing Service, will undergo various changes in December of 2007. According to the ETS Web site, the test will increase validity, provide admission offices with a better representation of the applicant, increase the security of the test and increase in […]
Program puts graduate school within reach
Victor Odoh, a biology student at Florida A&M University, is interested in attending graduate school. Odoh is utilizing the university’s McNair program to help him reach his goal. “I heard it’s kind of hard to get in to a good grad school, and I want to be as competitive as […]
University bids student farewell
Twenty white balloons – representing the 20 years of life – were released into the sky above the eternal flame Tuesday night as hundreds of Florida A&M University students, faculty, staff and friends mourned the death of Nefertiti Nicole Williams. A junior public relations student from Bradenton, Williams served as […]
Drummer to compete for national title
He’s talented, consistent and a masterful musician who is determined to become the best drummer in the nation. Jonathan Davis, 24, a senior jazz studies student from Miami, won the district finals of the Guitar Center drum off. He was awarded more than $3,000 in prizes and a trip to […]
Officials release cause of death for FAMU student
Leon County Sheriff’s Deputies believe 20-year-old FAMU student Nefertiti Nicole Williams was the victim of a murder-suicide. Williams and 20-year-old Shundavian Marquis Brooks were found dead Thursday. Friends called police when Williams failed to show up for a Thanksgiving gathering. According to Maj. Mike Wood of the Leon County Sheriff’s […]