The University’s women’s softball game Tuesday will not be just a fight for first place in the MEAC standings, but also fight for a cause and a cure. FAMU’s women’s softball team will have its annual Cancer Awareness Day at the Lady Rattler Softball Complex Tuesday. The Lady Rattlers will […]
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Rattlers come out for fun, games
Be Out Day brought several hundred people to the FAMU Intramural field Saturday. Under a sunny spring sky, the crowd gathered for a day of music, food and fellowship. The annual event was organized by Student Government Association and sponsored by Kimberly-Clark Corporation. For many in the community, Be Out […]
Annual event encourages students to ‘Be Out’
Florida A&M University will host its 11th annual “Be Out Day” for its students and the Tallahassee community Saturday on the Intramural Field. The event is the University’s last major activity of the spring semester. The Student Government Association organized and the Kimberly-Clark Corporation sponsored “Be Out Day” which will […]
From the streets to the stage: Stat Quo’s success
Rapper Stat Quo was in Tallahassee to put the word out about his new album Wednesday. The album, titled “STATLANTA,” will be released between late July and early August of this year. Stat Quo has already released his first single “Like Dat,” which he describes as a “club banger.” “It’s […]
Journalists should be required
The schools of journalism, especially those in traditionally black and liberal institutions such as the one located at FAMU, have the opportunity to make a valuable and needed historical contribution to the nation and the world. The traditional media have been so cooped to perform propaganda for the current U.S. […]
Tornado touches down near Palmetto South
The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down near Florida A&M University’s Palmetto South apartments Friday afternoon. The tornado damaged at least two cars, but no other injuries have been reported. The funnel cloud appeared at approximately 1:20 this afternoon after a tornado watch was issued for […]
Rattlers split Bulldogs in two-game series
The Rattlers split a two game series with Alabama A&M Tuesday and Wednesday. A game-saving throw from left field by David Hampton, gave the Rattlers the 9-8 decision for the first game. Dan Flaherty (left) was left on base after his RBI tripled in the fifth inning. (Above left) A […]
Internet porn dangerous
Douglas Smith Jr., a former Boy Scouts of America official, pleaded guilty to a child pornography charge Wednesday, stated an article on USAToday.com. Ironically, Smith was over a task force that worked to protect children from sexual abuse.Was he just curious as to what it would be like? Although he […]
Payroll audit creates long lines, wait
A line of employees snaked through the University’s Grand Ballroom to comply with a school-wide payroll audit ordered by Interim President Castell V. Bryant. Bryant ordered employees to pick up their pay checks and direct deposit slips with the appropriate identification. The president’s memo was circulated was circulated throughout the […]
Rep. Boyd calls to save social security
Rep. Allen Boyd hosted “Saving Social Security” in the Leon High School auditorium Tuesday. The event explained his new bill and addressed concerns with social security. More than 100 people sat attentively in the auditorium to hear about the fate of the program. A slideshow revealed a prediction from the […]