Yes, it is here again. Not only will the Rattlers play the Tennessee State University Tigers, and hopefully stay on their winning streak, but it is also a time for students to have that last bit of fun before buckling down into the books before homecoming festivities in October. As […]
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Track team earns national, international accolades
Rattler fans can expect to see some new and old faces this year as the men’s track and field team tries to continue its winning tradition. The team is coming out of a summer session that was highlighted by the performance of senior Chris Hargrett. This summer, the Orlando native […]
Students should make an effort to learn about other cultures
Most people are quick to take offense with being called ignorant, even when they indeed lack knowledge or understanding of a subject. We see it every day on the Hill; students blatantly display their ignorance as if it were something of which to be proud. This issue extends far beyond […]
Class clowns impede learning process
I figured my physical science class was chaotic only because it was the first day and the professor had not yet arrived – at least that is what I hoped. He strolled in, looking confused, like it was his first day teaching a class. It was obvious to any one […]
Hawkins keeps office but injunction sticks
At Wednesday’s senate meeting, emotions flared as 23 senators voted against the dethroning of Mr. Florida A&M University, Cyrah Hawkins. Ryan Morand, campaign manager for Hawkins and former Mr. FAMU, expressed his concern about the clarity of the statute that is being used as grounds for Hawkins to be removed. […]
Commuter Services provides alternative travel
Commuter Services of North Florida is holding its Commuter Choices Week in the state’s capital. CSNF connects people who are looking for a carpool or a vanpool to others who are searching for alternative means of transportation. CCW aims to show alternative ways to travel that will lead to a […]
Chauvinist society determines election
Recently, former first lady Hilary Clinton has been announced as a potential candidate for the 2008 presidential elections. Whoa! A woman as the president of the United States of America? We have come a long way, but in 2008, it might happen. Or will it? Women have moved from working […]
Tuition must be paid to enroll in classes
Students who have tuition debt may face challenges when trying to register for classes this spring. Florida A&M University is reinforcing its policy of requiring students to pay all their tuition fees before registering for a new semester. “Students were repeatedly amassing high debt,” said James C. McMillan II, special […]
Police still investigating Marching ‘100’
Although the Marching “100” will perform at the Atlanta Classic on Saturday, the investigation of the behavior of some band members continues, university sources said. The band is contracted to perform at not only the Atlanta Classic but also the home games and the Florida Classic in Orlando. “The band […]
Students’ options rich at bowling alley
Galimore Lanes, the campus bowling alley which offers seven operating bowling lanes and seven pool tables, looks to get more students involved by offering free bowling lessons and billiards classes. Ralph Coleman Jr., student affairs coordinator, who oversees Galimore Lanes and the Rattler’s Den, is in the process of implementing […]