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Voter registration nears end

  There is one more item some people may need to put on their last minute to-do lists-register to vote.  The Tuesday deadline to register is swiftly approaching and college campuses are continuing to make registration available to residents. Harrison Dubosar, Florida State Student Government Association director said FSU has […]

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All-male panel offers offensive, sexist perspective

  The fliers read, “Hear the males’ perspective on sex.” Instead, on Tuesday night, students who gathered in B.L. Perry heard nothing but profanity from fellow classmates and many women left feeling “disrespected.”   “There is a time and place for any language, however, when no holds barred, you can’t demand […]

Sports

FAMU Men’s Cross Country takes second at FSU Invitational

Florida A&M men’s cross-country team effectively fulfilled their goal to place second in Friday’s 40th anniversary of the Florida State Cross Country Invitational. The Rattlers have been pacing themselves in effort to complete the goals set as a team. Since head coach Wayne Angel has taken over the men’s cross […]

Opinions

Politics for the students

  In today’s society, young adults have a lot on their plates. School, work and family are among their main priorities. But what about politics? With both presidential candidates directly addressing college students in their campaigns, it’s important that Florida A&M students pay attention to both candidates. Last Tuesday night, […]

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Alumni’s most memorable moments

      Dr. Brenda Spencer Hometown: Tallahassee Occupation: Director of Retention Class Year: 1984, 1991 Most Memorable Moment: “There were several. I think just really having the opportunity to be a part of FAMU. Having the opportunity to attend college, first of all.  I was a first generation to […]

Sports

Football team fell short against Bisons

The Florida A&M University football team lost their second consecutive game by just seven points Saturday afternoon, falling short to the Howard Bison 17-10. The loss to Howard marks the first time FAMU has lost to the Bison in back-to-back seasons since 2003 and 2004. The Rattlers looked to be […]

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Johnson visits Tallahassee

    After a morning meeting with Florida health officials NBA star and national advocate for HIV/AIDS Earvin “Magic” Johnson took a little time to talk about his past, the need for awareness and to sign a few autographs. Johnson, a 12-time NBA All-Star, touched on the faults in the […]

Lifestyles

FAMU holds Southeast Renewable Energy Conference

  Environmental activists are gathering at Florida A&M University to kick off the Southeast Student Renewable Energy Conference today. FAMU will become a playground for climate justice with over 500 students coming from all over the southeast to create change in their communities. Anthony Ward, president of the FAMU Green […]

Lifestyles

Students hope to bring a different perspective

  A group of Florida A&M University students will unveil a movie in hopes of changing the perception of the African-American collegiate experience. According to the producers, the feature length film “The Hill” will display the true FAMU experience. “The Hill” will focus on a young male FAMU student who […]

Sports

Men’s cross country looks to end nearly 15-year streak

  Florida A&M men’s cross-country team hasn’t won a championship since 1988, but the vision Coach Wayne Angel has for the team is something that will break a quarter-century curse. “In preparation for each meet, we have goals and objectives that we have to meet,” Angel said. “And once we […]