Gucci Mane, a rapper, said, “Rockstar lifestyle might don’t make it.” After the hip-hop entourage Taylor Gang’s 2050 Tour stop Thursday, I beg to differ. The day started the same as most in the “Lifestyles of the Broke and Famous.” I was dressed fashionably with my gas tank on […]
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Rattlers win MEAC game at conference opener
The Florida A&M men’s basketball team defeated rival Bethune-Cookman University 75-67 Saturday in the Rattlers’ first Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) game and home opener. Head basketball coach Clemon Johnson said he was happy that his words came true Saturday. He had been preaching to the Rattlers that once they […]
Rattlers routed by UNF 72-47
The Florida A&M men’s basketball team lost Thursday against University of North Florida 72-47. The team shot 33 percent from the field and 17 percent from three. Junior point guard Jamie Adams, a third-year agribusiness student from Chicago, was the only player to score in double digits. Adams has […]
World Aids Day seminar informs students
FAMU Striking to Zero HIV Infection seminar, an event that took place this week during the annual World Aids Day Week 2012, proved to be a learning experience for all in attendance. Students were educated on the increasing epidemic of HIV/Aids, in which over 34 million people are currently […]
Famuans recognize World AIDS Day at Eternal Flame
More than one hundred Florida A&M students gathered around the Eternal Flame for a candlelight vigil ceremony last night to acknowledge World AIDS Day. FAMU students took the time to give their condolences to those who lost their battles to AIDS. The purpose of the event was to acknowledge those […]
An “N” word to the wise
Let’s talk about the “N” word. Who doesn’t use the word? Florida A&M’s Collegiate 100 Black Men of Tallahassee and SISTUHS, Incorporated exposed the powerful word during an open discussion on Wednesday. The “N” word has many connotations associated with the history of the U.S. Whether the connotation is […]
Event informs girls and women on dangers of HIV/AIDS
Big Bend Cares has partnered with Helping Hands 2 and Leon County Health Departments HIV Prevention team to kick off Royal AIDS Day. This Saturday, the nonprofit organization will host Its a She Thang– Transitioning Girls Into Women. The event will take place at the Leon County Health Departments Richardson […]
Hotel hosts global awareness event
World AIDS Day is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS epidemic caused by the spread of the HIV infection. It takes place every year on December 1 and is observed by all United Nations member. This Friday at from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Double Tree by Hilton is […]
Stealing music becomes the new normal
Nathon Green, a graduate of Florida A&M from Saint Augustine, held two CDs in his hands trying to decide on which one to buy based on price. In his hands were two albums, a compilation CD from Kanye Wests label G.O.O.D. Music and the latest release from Rick Ross. Im […]
Online is forever
In the fast-evolving landscape of 21st century technology, the ideas and boundaries of privacy are being constantly challenged. This is due to the incredible amount of information about people that is being digitally stored at any given moment, and the ease of access that someone can have to that […]