Florida’s congressional candidate Alfred Lawson visited Florida A&M to encourage students to get involved in the political process Friday afternoon. Lawson is running for Congress in Florida’s 2nd Congressional District. Along with congressmen Gregory Meeks and Hank Johnson, Lawson wanted to stress that all decisions in the election […]
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High school minority seniors top nation in SAT scores
Florida’s minority graduating seniors topped the nation in SAT scores, according to a recent study released by the College Board. Scores improved in each subsection, which includes critical reading, mathematics and writing. Florida’s Hispanics outperformed all other minorities nationwide. Average scores for Hispanic students in critical reading are 29 […]
Students, alumni honor former university president
Students and alumni of Florida A&M filled the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center to honor FAMU’s eighth president Frederick S. Humphries. Laughter and cheers echoed throughout the hall as friends, family, colleagues and students took to the podium and shared their experiences of Humphries, which overwhelmed him. “I didn’t imagine […]
Party plans fall through
A night that began with a college house party ended in panic, pain and paramedics on the scene Saturday night. Approximately 100 people were packed inside a Seminole Grand apartment when the floor collapsed. “It was terrifying,” said second-year Florida A&M student AJ Nelson, describing the collapse. After the […]
FAMU losses to SCSU 27-20
The Florida A&M football team fell short in a nail biting 27-20 overtime loss to the South Carolina State Bulldogs on Saturday night. The seven point loss marks the third time this season that the Rattlers have fallen short by a touchdown with a chance to tie or win […]
Orange you glad?
It is 82 degrees on a Saturday in Tallahassee, and the Florida A&M Rattlers are gearing up for another football game. The Rattler spirit is so thick in the air that you can smell it as soon as you step outside. As a proud Rattler, it is only right to […]
Lack of cooperation cost soccer team another win
The Florida A&M intramural soccer team lost 4-2 to the Miami Hurricanes Thursday night at home. The Rattlers were shut out in the first half and allowed the Hurricanes multiple chances to score. The team quickly found itself down by two goals at halftime. In the second half, the […]
“King of the South” to perform at FSU
Florida State University will kick off its homecoming festivities with T.I. headlining the annual Warchant Homecoming Concert at Doak Campbell Stadium on Sunday. The Atlanta-based rapper is also a well known producer, actor and first-time author. T.I., the founder of Grand Hustle Records, has released seven studio albums. Christi […]
New restaurant brings old style flavor
Casual dining, beer and wine! These are three options that are available at new Midtown restaurant Joe Mama’s Wood Fired Pizza that opened earlier this month. At Joe Mama’s, the dough of the pizza is prepared fresh daily at 10 a.m. and through a 48-hour fermentation period, the flavor […]
Let’s talk about sex-ual assault
It could happen to any of us – at a bar, club, apartment – or maybe even on campus. According to the public crime logs for Florida A&M’s department of public safety, a rape by force occurred the night of Sept. 21 near Lee Hall. When I heard the […]