Lee Boyd Malvo blatantly went on a shooting spree last fall killing 10 innocent citizens, and now he is trying to get off the hook by claiming he was “indoctrinated” by John Allen Muhammad. However, to be indoctrinated, a person cannot know what is going on at the time he […]
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This week in Rattlers sports
Thu. 10/16 Volleyball vs Maryland Eastern-Shore, 6 p.m. Women’s Tennis in Athens, Ga. (Southern Regional), all day Fri. 10/17 Women’s Tennis (Southern Regional), all day Sat. 10/18 Football at N.C. A&T, 12:30 p.m. Women’s Cross Country at Auburn, all day Men’s Tennis in Memphis Tenn. (ITA tourney), all day Women’s […]
Provost’s explanation fails to satisfy students
An hour-long forum between the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication students, faculty and FAMU Provost Larry Robinson was held Thursday to clear up “misconceptions” about the university’s support of SJGC and its new building. Robinson’s explanation about the school’s status received mixed reactions from attendees. “The comments he made […]
Students Complain about living conditions
No air conditioning or laundry facilities, infestation of roaches and deteriorating cabinets are some obstacles faced by many Polkinghorne Village students. According to Christine Rogers, coordinator of student affairs, there are a lot of repairs needed for this facility. “One of my major projects this year is to get funding […]
Parent’s week
This is my daughter’s second year at your institution and I have never received an invitation or announcement regarding parent’s week or day. Because we come to visit our daughter last year and this year we discovered the event. We did not attend because we did not know what was […]
After market add-ons express owners’ style
Take a 1985 boxed Chevy, add some speakers, some “24s” and throw in a cute girl (maybe two) and what do you get? The same car, just a different look, a temporary fling, and a nice dent in the pockets. Despite the negatives, the possibilities of changing any ordinary vehicle […]
Build people up with words
Performing spoken word poetry and reading the emails that were sent to me in response to my article on loving black women reminded how important expressing one’s self is. The majority of the emails inspired me just as much as, if not more than, my article inspired them. Self-expression itself […]
Lady Rattlers ready despite tiring travel
After being on the road 2 weeks, the Lady Rattler Volleyball team will play its second home match of the season Friday night against MEAC opponent Norfolk State. The Lady Rattlers are fresh off a four-game road trip that concluded Oct. 4 in Norfolk. FAMU stomped over the Spartanettes in […]
Weekend highlights creative outlet
Hip-Hop soul pulses through the doors to Club Deep, where on Sundays, poetry is “the deal.” The trombone sings through the speakers, the base pounds and the ebony and ivory keys of the piano tickle the audience members’ urge to nod their heads, tap their toes and allow their bodies […]
Rattler Roundup
VOLLEYBALLThe Lady Rattlers ended a four-match road trip Oct. 3 and 4 with a trip to Virginia to play Hampton and Norfolk State. Friday night FAMU defeated the Lady Pirates in three straight games 30-13, 30-15, 30-18. Sophomore Adriana Kostadinova led both teams with 13 kills. Outside hitter Andreina Ruiz […]