Janelle Carter is sincerely passionate about preparing students for the professional world. That is why Carter, lead speech writer for Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, will return to her alma mater to inform students about what they need to know to succeed in a professional environment. “I haven’t been back […]

The Florida A&M University Lady Rattlers volleyball team sent the South Carolina State Lady Bulldogs home with their tails between their legs after a 3-0 (30-19, 30-16, 30-12) victory Saturday afternoon. The Lady Rattlers remained undefeated in the conference after their 90th straight regular season MEAC win. The Lady Rattlers […]

The parties. The parades. The step shows. While these elements have their place during Homecoming Week, they surround the campus’s central event, which takes place Saturday afternoon: the homecoming football game. “The homecoming game is always an exciting time for us,” said redshirt sophomore running back Anthony Edwards. Edwards said […]

There is an old adage that says what goes up must come down. But for some women who enjoy the look and feel of wearing high-heeled shoes, the thought of coming down is unthinkable. Medical experts say that constant high heel wear can cause serious problems for the wearer’s feet.  […]

1. Students skipping class.2. Rental and candy-painted cars with big RENTED rims.3. TCC and FSU students enjoying the homecoming festivities as if they were Rattlers.4. Outrageous hairstyles (colorful hair, tall hair and weaves of some sort.)5. Fake designer purses/glasses/clothes.6. Old school fraternity and sorority members representing their organizations.7. ‘NUPEs’ Strolling.8. […]

Since their performance at Florida A&M University in February 2005, recording artists One Chance, who are signed to Usher’s label, Sony BMG, have set out on their way to conquer the music business. The R&B quartet appeared on BET’s 106 & Park and MTV’s Total Request Live and toured with […]

~ You’ve tripped on the Set.~ You’ve stood in the financial aid line for hours on end. ~ You leave class to find that your car is either missing or has been ticketed.~ You’ve learned the whole Alma mater.~ You’re familiar with Soul Train and his snack prices.~ If you […]

The Essence College Tour came to campus Monday to kick off Homecoming Week. Clinique, Colgate, Speed Stick, and Paul Mitchell products were among the free items given to the students during the tour. The Tour was held in the Grand Ballroom from 1-5 p.m., and Exsto, a men’s urban clothing […]

Wednesday Blackbook Entertainment and VIP Marketing/Promotions brings you “The Eclipse” at the Ramada Inn North, 2900 N. Monroe St., hosted by DJ Demp and Maria More. Special guests include VIP Calendar models and a host of NFL Superstars. For more information, call (850) 316-8014. Thursday TJ’s DJ’s Tastemakers is hosting […]

It is Friday night. But most importantly, it is the Friday of homecoming weekend and you want to go out. All of your friends are getting their outfits together to hit one of the many homecoming parties, but your bank account is showing insufficient funds. Somehow, you still haven’t received […]