There were many before it, but after its inception, there have been none like it and none better. October marks the fifth birthday for the famed iPod and all of its musical convenience. While Apple wasn’t the first company to delve into the digital world of MP3 technology (Eiger Labs […]
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‘Each one, teach one’ should be motto of Rattler students
In today’s competitive world, everyone is looking out for themselves. It seems as though it is all about me, myself and nobody else. But in college, students should have a different mentality. We need to help each other in an effort to help us prepare for the harsh world that […]
Weekend ripe with unjust cops, student says
On my way back from Florida State University’s Strozier Library, I decided to ride past Florida A&M University’s Gaither Gym to witness firsthand the spectacle that is homecoming. I had no intentions of stopping, so after driving by and seeing the let out from the fashion show hadn’t yet commenced, […]
Band holds note for too long; football team suffers
There are few weekends in Tallahassee that rival Florida A&M University’s homecoming. For many students and alumni, the football game serves as the culminating event. Halftime – more specifically, the Marching 100 – is an integral part of the festivities. I have a lot of love for the band and […]
Homecoming week ends with a victory
Victories for the Florida A&M Rattlers (5-3 overall, 3-2 MEAC) have not always been pretty this year, but they have always been nail-biters. A 24-23 homecoming win over the Morgan State University Bears (4-5 overall, 3-3 MEAC) Saturday stayed true to this formula. The Rattlers treated the 24,190 fans in […]
Inside the Huddle: linebacker Vernon Wilder sparks the defense
It’s hard to compete with the world’s largest marching band during their homecoming performance, but this year’s showcase was highlighted by the aggressive and intense drive of the Florida A&M University defense. Headed by leading tackler, redshirt sophomore Vernon Wilder, the Rattlers’ performance recalled the saying “defense wins games and […]
Nothing about sitting closer to the stage screams ‘important’
How exactly is Florida A&M University supposed to make its VIP feel important this week? Our beloved university ran out of tickets Wednesday, while yours truly was patiently waiting in a line that exceeded the financial aid line on Aug. 28. People were in line talking about how much fun […]
WANM 90.5 Top Requested Songs
Top Hip-Hop Songs1. Chain Hang Low- Jibbs2. Walk It Out- DJ Unk3. We Fly High- Jim Jones4. Rubberband Banks- Young Dro5. I Aint Gon Let Em- Lil Yola Top R&B Songs1. You- Lloyd ft. Lil Wayne2. Upgrade You- Beyonce 3. Say Goodbye- Chris Brown 4. So Excited – Janet Jackson ft. Khia 5. Call […]
Blacks should not accept being called black
Would you rather be called red or Native American; yellow or Asian American; black or African American? Which of those titles are better? How derogatory is it to even consider calling an Apachee red or a Vietnamese yellow? You would not even entertain those titles as being respectable. Are people […]
Bringing Sexy Back
RX Promotions and Mo Money Ent. present “Bringing Sexy Back” Thursday from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. at the Ramada Inn on North Monroe. Admission is $12 at the door. For presale tickets contact Stan at 284-9934, Chad at 590-8221 or e-mail RXPromotions@earthlink.com.