Salif Kante has demonstrated his skills on the tennis court by winning a national championship at the junior college level and helping the Rattlers win an HBCU national championship. Kante, a fourth-year public relations student from Dakar, Senegal, has returned home to represent his country in the African Nations […]
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‘Noles leave town during Rattler invasion
Homecoming is the most anticipated event of the year. It is our time to get together as Rattlers and have a good time in the name of orange and green. However, while we are holding events and cheering for our Rattler football team, one can only wonder how things […]
In memory of FAMU’s finest: Alonzo Gaither
Bragg Memorial Stadium is packed, fans are cheering and lights are shining bright. Florida A&M’s opponent is waiting on the other side of the field for its looming loss. The football players are in the locker room being led in prayer by legendary head football coach Alonzo “Jake” Gaither. […]
Homecoming fails to impress
Since last November, Florida A&M has been involved with scandals. As the university’s credibility diminishes, its culture will soon follow suit. In addition to the frequent drama with the Office of Student Activities and the Student Government Association, a battle over homecoming has pitted students against the university administration. […]
Failure to launch
After numerous conversations with my peers, it is safe to say that there seems to be some discontentment among the student body. For many of the upperclassmen, this year’s homecoming week of events has been very disappointing. In light of the university’s 125th anniversary, many students were expecting an […]
Seasoned rattler reminisces
It is a quiet afternoon. The neighborhood is serene and 94-year-old Rattler Lucille Williams watches as the scenery changes. As she sits on her porch, located on Young Street near Florida A&M’s School of Architecture, she slowly reflects on her youthful days as a Rattler. Petite in stature with […]
Homecoming ignites the strike in Rattlers
This homecoming, we are all gathering to show our everlasting love for Florida A & M. We are celebrating its legacy by remembering a school that started 125 years ago with 15 students and two professors, to what is now one of the most distinguished historically black universities […]
This is how we feel
It is finally over. We braved the waters of yet another tumultuous campaign season and a winner has surfaced. The Obama family will remain in the White House and the country lies in wait of the promised move “forward.” With the president sitting in for his second term, the […]
Professor’s book salutes Obama
Before a scarce crowd of nearly 100 people, Barbara Thompson, author of The Gospel According to Apostle Barack – In Search of a More Perfect Political Union as Heaven Here on Earth” hosted a book signing this weekend at the Southside Arts Complex. The signing, which emphasized the achievements […]
Lady Rattlers stay undefeated in MEAC
The Lady Rattlers beat the North Carolina Central Golden Eagles to stay undefeated in Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) play. The Rattlers came in to this game with a sense of urgency after nearly losing to the Eagles earlier in the season. Head Coach Tanio Trifonov was pleased […]