I have been a student here for three years and I have seen six net check seasons come and go. The common factor that is shared among each and every net check season that has gone and those that will come is the undisputed fact that people are going to enter that, […]
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Rattlers take on Delaware State
The Florida A&M University football team will take on the Delaware State University Hornets on Saturday. The Rattlers will look to remain undefeated in the MEAC and earn their second win of the season. The Rattlers are looking for another big performance from redshirt junior RB James […]
What’s so ‘Millennial’, FAMU?
The student body at the illustrious Florida A&M University was wrongfully deemed the “Millennial FAMUan.” We effortlessly throw our attention toward students stuffing ballot boxes during campus elections. However, it pains us to discuss the problems plaguing our institution. Maybe the only thing “Millennial” about FAMU is the newly […]
Champion’s no champion
The name Robert Champion is now synonymous with the dark, haunting truth of hazing. It has become a constant reminder of what can happen when the human psyche is allowed to make one feel as though they aren’t good enough. Champion’s name will forever be associated with the personal […]
Anti-hazing town hall meeting to unite campus
An anti-hazing town hall meeting will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Alfred L. Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium. “We want students to leave the town hall meeting with a knowledge of what hazing is, impact of hazing on the victim, personal responsibility individuals have […]
Insider is leading band director choice
Shelby R. Chipman, Florida A&M associate professor and associate director of bands, is looking to fill the position as the marching band director. “In my eyes, Dr. Shelby Chipman is the only candidate that qualifies for the Marching ‘100,’” said Rushed Horne, former cymbals section leader, show planning committee […]
Lyceum starts with Dancers of Burundi
The Royal Drummers and Dancers of Burundi put on two shows Sept.16 in Lee Hall. The show consisted of the drummers taking turns playing from a central drum called the Inkiranya, dancing, resting and playing the other drums, rotating throughout the performance without interruption. “I went to the show […]
Tallahassee celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
The aroma of fried plantains and arroz con pollo drew thousands to Kleman Plaza Saturday night for the first Tally Fiesta Celebration. Sept. 15, marked the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. The Florida Hispanic Professionals Association and the Tallahassee Downtown Improvement Authority, created a night of festivities for Tallahassee […]
Michelle Obama leans on importance of voting
The importance of voting was made clear at first lady Michelle Obama’s visit to Tallahassee. Although she touched on other subjects like student debt and health care reform, Obama hinged a large portion of her speech on voting and the difference that just one vote can have. “Everything is […]
Tallahassee turns out for Obama
After waiting in long lines to receive their tickets Friday morning, and waiting in an even longer line to see Michelle Obama Monday, young and old Tallahassee residents filled the 12,500 seat Leon County Civic Center to hear the first lady speak. “It looks like you guys are pretty […]