Head coach Billy Joe said that if he had a choice he would not play a high-quality opponent like Hampton for the Homecoming game. As it turned out, Hampton was the ideal choice. The Rattlers beat the Pirates 25-13 in front of 29,065 at Bragg Memorial Stadium, winning its third […]
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Convocation encourages black pride
Rattler Stride, Rattler Pride: Creating One FAMU! This was the theme of the 2002 Homecoming Convocation held in Gaither Gymnasium. Current and former Rattlers were encouraged to support their university with inspiring addresses from the speakers. The convocation speaker, Josephus Eggelletion Jr., talked about the images he has seen as […]
Artists need big attitude adjustments
Back stage at the concert, the hallway was filled with smoke, but there was no fire. There were smashed grapes on the floor, but there was no wine and there was a “contagious” attitude going around, among people who thought they were platinum artists, but aren’t: Truth Hurts and BG […]
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Washington Center Internship Program Meeting12:30 p.m.; International Language Conference room, behind Student Union; Honors Program Hot & Holy Bible Study2 p.m.; FAMU Wesley Foundation; The Campus Ministry Center North Florida Fair Florida Lottery Night5 p.m.; $7 adults, $4 youths, children under 5 free; Fairgrounds, S. Monroe & Paul Russell Rd.; […]
Controversy consumes concert
The Homecoming concert had its share of exciting and boring moments. FAMU students, along with many other spectators, piled into the Leon County Civic Center to see several of their favorite local and mainstream artists. The artists who were scheduled to perform included Jaheim, Truth Hurts, Lil’ Wayne, BG, Youngbloodz […]
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Rattlers hope to sink Pirate ship
The Rattlers return home Saturday to face Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference opponent Hampton in the last of a five-game stretch facing conference opponents. The importance of this game for FAMU, in terms of conference standings and a shot at the postseason, is combined with the fact that it is Homecoming. Both […]
Increased security underlies festivities
FAMU police officials will be keeping tabs on more than just security this year; they will also have their eyes on potential ticket scalpers and seat-stealers. “With homecoming being a very festive occasion, it’s typical for students individually to get out of hand,” FAMU Police Sgt. Norman Rollin said. “We […]