The mounds of candy that come with Halloween may brighten the eyes of kids, both big and fun-sized, but the health affects of candy both on the body and the teeth make those charged with keeping people healthy cringe. In 2010, $1.9 billion worth of candy was sold in […]
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Annual health day is back
The annual University Health and Safety Day will offer an array of free health screenings for students, faculty and the general public on Nov. 6. The health screenings, which will take place in the Hansel E. Tookes Sr. Recreation Center, include substance abuse screenings, stroke screenings and blood glucose […]
Halloween Horror Nights brings fears to life
Walking through Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights, the streets are filled with zombies, ghosts and goblins. There are legions of evil ninjas, death reapers, witches, asylum escapees and zombies based on the TV show “The Walking Dead.” Halloween Horror Nights is an annual Halloween event with locations in both […]
Rattlers march to courthouse for voting
Florida A&M students and state and local supporters marched more than a mile from FAMU’s Eternal Flame to the Leon County Courthouse for early voting. The crowd chanted, “tell me what democracy looks like. This is what democracy looks like,” as they locked arm-in-arm. Five days remain to vote […]
Local haunted house spooks the town
Haunted houses have no specific date of origin. The folklore surrounding their beginning has spawned a common belief that when people die, their spirit moves on to the next life. Sometimes, souls, usually those that suffered from a violent or tragic death or those with unfinished business, are left […]
Spooky traditions hold sentimental values in Tallahassee
Whether it is Halloween night or a regular evening with hopes of frightening fun, Tallahassee can provide a good scare through a variety of local activities. Traditionally, Halloween goers plan to party the night away dressed in costumes. Charles Ruben, a junior chemistry student […]
Coach White wrestles the team to success
Little is known about the Florida A&M wrestling team, although the team has top-tier talent. Chemistry professor Thomas White coaches the team. His passion for wrestling comes from being a former student athlete. He loves the idea of giving back to the school he attended and giving Rattlers […]
FAMU hosts first ever rugby match
Saturday Florida A &M campus recreation hosted its first ever rugby match. The Tallahassee Conquistadors took on the Fort Rucker Flyers; the Conquistadors were victorious at home. Robert Carroll, director of campus recreation was excited about the event. “Anytime you’re at a university you want to be able to […]
Hobbled Rattlers prepare to take on Aggies
The Rattlers (3-5, 3-2 MEAC) are coming off a byeweek. After sustaining several injuries, rest has helped the football team prepare for it’s conference road game against the North Carolina A&T Aggies. Sophomore quarterback Damien Fleming he injured his non-throwing shoulder against South Carolina State University on Oct. 20, […]
Take on the town, Halloween style
They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky, they’re all together ooky, the FAMU family. As Florida A&M students prepare for Halloween festivities and outlandish costumes, eerie images become a staple for the night. To help kickoff the holiday, local venues are hosting events tailored for those looking to have […]