#8220;Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow” is a sepia tinted dream that embodies the essence of science fiction. Even the filming of “Sky Captain” appears to be science fiction as first time writer-director Kerry Conran shot the movie with minimal props and a blue screen as almost all of […]
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Donna Hill sets the rules for the true ‘divas’
We’ve all seen her in her high heels with her sassy walk. All the guys love her and the women…they just like to pretend they do. She’s never caught looking anything short of gorgeous. She keeps her hair meticulously done, nails neatly polished. And as far as her wardrobe, let’s […]
Lady Rattlers poised, ready to defend their MEAC reputation
Fresh off its three-match sweep in the First National Bank/Arby’s Classic against Nebraska, Maryland and Ball St. in Lincoln, Neb., the Florida A&M Volleyball team returned home to prepare for the Boise State Tourney. Spearheaded by eighth-year Head Coach Tony Trifonov, the Rattlers have not lost a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference […]
Fooball player’s death leaves void
Almost everyone in the Rattler family has a certain amount of disdain for Bethune-Cookman College and its head football coach Alvin Wyatt. But this weekend all the animosity should be set aside for Wyatt and his team as they prepare to play Grambling State without freshman offensive lineman Kovensky Pierre. […]
Build up your bank account, not wardrobe
I hate the mall, yet every time I look up I seem to be there. To shop? No, shopping requires money, but rather to sit, talk and dream of clothes that would look great on me. Despite my definite disdain for the mall, I recently had a radical revelation while […]
Ivan hits Gulf Coast
Tallahassee residents were spared the worst of Ivan as the core of the powerful hurricane slammed Southern Alabama early Thursday morning. High winds continued to batter Tallahassee well after heavy precipitation had stopped in the area and by Thursday afternoon, the city reported that 9,200 people were without power. Fire […]
Southern-fried gets Northern edge
Whereas, a late-afternoon craving for fried chicken would usually result in students’ rushing to Guthries’ full parking lot or booming drive thru, they are now being led to 1603 W. Tennessee St. The new restaurant, Hip Hop Fish & Chicken, offers Chicago cuisine with fresh and unique flavor. The family […]
Inefficiency still prevails
While we should be settled into our new classes, new apartments and budgeting our net checks to cover our bills until January, some students are still camping out in Foote-Hilyer. The University should be commended for getting many net checks out in a timely fashion, but many students are still […]
FAMU Announcements
2004-2005 vehicle registration for students will be Sept. 13-17 from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Registration is free of charge to all registered students. Please bring proof of enrollment, vehicle registration, picture ID and proof of housing. For residents only. Would you like to help find solutions to Financial Aid […]
Sophomores make plans to heighten awareness
After the first few weeks of any fall semester, student government officials begin to scramble to make plans to enlighten and entertain students. In order to avoid a lapse between events, the sophomore class and SGA has proposed a number of activities for the class and the rest of the […]