The Mahogany Dance Theatre of Florida A&M University presented its first show of the semester, “The Premiere,” Wednesday night in Lee Hall. Before the show began, the dancers warmed up with a rigorous exercise routine. They clapped their hands and moved their feet to the beat of the music trying […]

Why is there so much talk about hip hop struggling today? Many people say it’s because artists are about record sales instead of putting out music that comes from the heart and soul, which is where music is really supposed to come from. Music didn’t start and become popular from […]

When I was in elementary school, I received one of the greater life lessons I will probably ever encounter. A teacher told the class, “I’m not telling you what to believe in, but always believe in a higher power.” Of course back then, it meant relatively nothing to me. However, […]

The Lady Rattlers basketball team played home court advantage in Gaither Gymnasium Tuesday, as they emerged victorious over the Albany State University Lady Rams, 67-56. The game’s opening moments were unpleasant, until senior forward Quiadara Russell made two free throws, scoring the first points of the game nearly four minutes […]

In an effort to expand Florida A&M University’s service to the community, the sophomore class hosted the Sophomore vs. Freshman Basketball Game Wednesday in Gaither Gymnasium. Students and all other spectators were able to enter the game free with two canned goods. All of the canned goods that were collected […]

Before the fourth annual Florida Classic in 1981, Florida A&M came up with the mantra “B-CC will never seek three.” Bethune-Cookman College had won two-straight games against FAMU in 1979 and 1980 for only the second time. The tune proved true, as the Rattlers clobbered the Wildcats 29-0. Consequently, the […]

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The end of the fall semester is rapidly approaching. For many students, this means it is time to cram for final exams and submit those last few class assignments before going home for the holidays. In addition to these worries, returning students must also set time aside to prepare for […]

The men’s basketball season begins with no easy task as the Rattlers travel to East Lansing to strike the Michigan State University Spartans tonight. The Spartans, ranked No. 13 by the Associated Press and No. 10 in the ESPN/USA Today Coaches Poll, are seemingly tough opponents. But the Rattlers are […]

The Florida A&M University Proactive Volunteer Organization hosted the second annual “Rap it Up” STD awareness, freestyle battle competition Monday night. The event was held in Lee Hall, and was packed with students from the start. “This event was made to be an entertaining way to spread information about safe […]