Joe Taylor will not coach in Florida A&M’s homecoming game Saturday. Defensive coordinator Earl Homes is acting head coach of the team until further notice. Taylor, 62, announced his retirement as head coach last week but was relieved of all coaching duties Thursday. Taylor said he wanted to retire […]
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Family values is a prominent fixture for FAMU students
Sitting on the stairs of Coleman Library, St. Juste Marcelin, a sophomore pre-physical therapy sophomore from Miami reminisced on his family values and how they will always be apart of his everyday life. Family values are political and social beliefs or rules that are instilled within a family. Students […]
Students show distaste for FAMU Parking Authority
Many student and faculty members despise Florida A&M Parking Services. As the end of the semester approaches, citations are on the rise and students are not happy. According to famu.edu, a parking permit does not guarantee a parking space, unless reserved parking. A permit only “allows you to park […]
Students come together for diabetes
The first of November marked the beginning of National Diabetes Month. According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 26 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes. Another 79 million Americans have pre-diabetes and are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. A number of health outlets […]
Domestic violence on the rise
“Many times it escalates, but you don’t pay attention because you are afraid, so, you don’t say anything,” said Tangela Chipman, 50, a domestic violence survivor. “They tend to use reverse psychology to make you feel as if you’re the problem.” Chipman suffered for years at the hands of […]
Holmes to coach Rattlers on Saturday
The Rattlers return to Bragg Memorial for their homecoming game this Saturday against the North Carolina Central Eagles (6-3) (5-1). Last weeks loss at North Carolina A&T was tough, but the Rattlers are optimistic about the remaining games. This weekend’s game will be some of the player’s last time […]
Lady Rattlers prepare for new season
Following the most successful season since 1995-96, the Lady Rattlers basketball team wants to bring the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Championship to Florida A&M. Returning senior Jasmine Grice will be one of the key players this year. Grice, who will be named a team captain, said her goal is […]
4 page letter to Zoe
Dear Zoe Saldana, I know lately you have received many letters. It might have been more emails in this day and age. But I just wanted to write you a letter from a man’s perspective, one that has enjoyed you in many roles. One who has enjoyed your […]
Parking services draw wrath of FAMU students.
Many student and faculty members despise Florida A&M Parking Services. As the end of the semester approaches, citations are on the rise and students are not happy. According to famu.edu, a parking permit does not guarantee a parking space, unless reserved parking. A permit “allows you to park on […]
“good kid, m.A.A.d city” gets great reviews
Album: K-Dot opens your third eye Dr. Dre dubbed Kendrick Lamar the “King of the West Coast.” His sophomore album “good kid, m.A.A.d city” probes his psyche during his life in California as a curious teen. The album literally depicts Kendrick Lamar as the good kid within a mad […]