Trailing by 25 points with just over 11 minutes to go, the Florida A&M Lady Rattlers embarked on a 30-12 run in the home stretch. However, a slow start and late turnovers doomed the team as it fell to the University of Southern Mississippi Eagles 88-71 Wednesday night in […]
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QEP holds interactive seminar
Hundreds of students filled Lee Hall Auditorium on Wednesday for the “Ethics in Everyday Life” seminar. Attendance was mandatory for freshmen. The seminar, hosted by the Quality Enhancement Plan, the Office of Student Affairs and the Office of University Retention, was geared toward the freshman class in hopes that students […]
Sheryl Lee Ralph delivers message to divas
Laughter echoed throughout the Grand Ballroom on Tuesday night as Rattlers and visitors listened to actress and activist Sheryl Lee Ralph as she discussed her new book, “Redefining DIVA,” and her supportive family. Ralph also touched on a more serious issue – AIDS prevention and awareness. “The No. 1 reason […]
FAMU asks court to dismiss Champion case
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Attorneys for Florida A&M University on Wednesday asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the family of a drum major who died last year after being hazed by fellow band members, claiming Robert Champion was a willing participant in the ritual. University attorney Richard Mitchell […]
A Rattler’s semester in Paris
Twenty-four days is all the time I have left in the city that has brought me endless joy and excitement. I have loved Paris since I visited last year for a family vacation and spent a year preparing to come back to study. I have enjoyed every minute of my […]
Beckford sets the tone
Florida A&M began the next step in its search for a new director of marching and pep bands Tuesday. Each candidate will go through identical interviewing processes in room 301 of the Foote-Hilyer Administration Center, beginning at 8 a.m. Interviews will conclude at 3:30 p.m., when each candidate will […]
SBI builds young professionals
Steele-Collins Charter Middle School students got a lesson outside of the classroom Tuesday. The children received a head start on preparing for the professional world from Florida A&M School of Business and Industries students at the Steele-Collins Empowerment Fair. Graduating senior business administration student Michael Woodard, Jr., who coordinated […]
SGA reveals plans for inauguration trip
The student senate passed legislation Nov. 19 to allot A&S fees to fund a trip to the 2013 Presidential Inauguration. The $53,410.76-trip will send about 95 Florida A&M students to Washington and provide hotel accommodations for the inauguration weekend set for Jan. 18. Sens. Sean Siders,a fourth-year chemistry student […]
Two and a half star breaks away
An actor from the sitcom “Two and a Half Men” made headlines again recently. Surprisingly enough, it was not for substance abuse or its resulting behavior. Child actor Angus T. Jones denounced his character, Jake, on the sitcom calling it “filth” and “bad news.” These comments came after the […]
Lady Rattlers take on Golden Eagles tonight
The Florida A&M women’s basketball team will play against the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles tonight at 7 p.m. The Lady Rattlers (2-2) are looking to break the .500 mark in this game. Though this year’s team is different, it has managed to hold its own against the competition. The […]