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‘Cuttin’ Loose’ ends in fashion, hair show

The Beta Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated in conjunction with Untitled Inc. concluded “Just Cuttin’ Loose” week by presenting FAMU’s first hair and fashion show extravaganza.  The week’s activities were held in celebration of the 2nd anniversary of the Rattler’s Edge Barbershop and Hair Salon located on […]

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Not really ‘Something New’ but still funny

For those in the mood for a few laughs and a feel good romantic comedy, Sanaa Lathan’s latest movie, “Something New,” is a good choice. The film features Lathan as up and coming business professional, Kenya McQueen, who rules the boardroom, but always seems to come up short when it […]

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House Arrest’s ‘footwork’ makes show a success

Known as the Explosive C4 Bomb Squad Florida Chapter of House Arrest 2 Championship Dance Team Inc., Florida A&M University House Arrest chapter did nothing but live up to its name Friday night. The showcase included performances by four other House Arrest 2 Dances Teams from across the nation. Beginning […]

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Carey may earn top honors at Grammys

The 48th annual Grammy Awards, set to take place Feb. 8, will air on CBS at 8 p.m. Here’s what you can expect: Record of the Year/Song of the Year: While the Song of the Year Grammy goes to the artists and songwriter(s) of the winning song, Record of the […]

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Rattlers split doubleheader in Baltimore

BALTIMORE – It took five extra minutes Saturday night, but the Rattlers outlasted the upstart Morgan State Bears, 87-79, in an overtime win at Hill Fieldhouse. The win was vital for Florida A&M (11-11, 7-3), which coupled with Bethune-Cookman’s 63-62 stunner over Coppin State and Hampton’s 87-75 win over Maryland-Eastern […]

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Band’s performance should help recruit

Just when we thought the Florida A&M University Marching 100 performing at last year’s Super Bowl was a highlight for both the band and the university, the most prestigious music awards show has become the 100’s next venue to conquer. According to the Tallahassee Democrat, selected members of the Marching […]

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Deadline nears for dubious act

After the attacks of Sept. 11, increased vigilance is more than expected. It is the right to peace of mind. It is the right to live free of fear. But what happens when citizens feel more threatened by the government that has vowed to protect them, than by the terrorists […]

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Lady Rattlers defeat Gophers despite weekend’s losses

Despite the rainfall that canceled Friday’s game against Illinois State, the Lady Rattlers went into Saturday’s game against the Minnesota State Gophers with a shut out victory of 5-0. The Gophers, one of the Top 10 Schools in the NCAA Division IA gave the Lady Rattlers high confidence going into […]

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Lady Rattlers pledge progress

Despite losing to Auburn (1-6), Kentucky (0-9) and Florida International University (5-13) in last weekend’s FIU tournament, the Lady Rattlers are striving to improve their record with the help of new staff, hitting offense and team unity. “Last weekend, the FIU Tournament showed us and proved to the girls that […]

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Lightning strikes league

The Tampa Bay Lightning are proving to the world of hockey that they have what it takes to win. As the season rolls into its second month, the Lightning are the talk of the NHL. Their start to the season has been nothing short of phenomenal. Two years ago, Lightning […]