With the country in economic distress, many people are looking to others for inspiration to help improve their livelihood. Volunteering is one way people can encourage others. Volunteers can be positive role models that individuals look to for guidance and help. It is also a form of giving […]
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Campus Rec TV revamps staff, leadership, ideas
In the midst of all the hustle and bustle sits the excited and optimistic Campus Rec TV crew. For the first time in its short existence, Campus Rec TV is ready to release a fresh new blend of entertainment and information under new leadership. It was more than10 […]
Fans show support
Hundreds of students, visitors and alumni filled Bragg Memorial Stadium for Florida A&M University’s first home game of the football season Saturday against Hampton University. Road blockages, people supporting the vendors and music could be heard all the way to Lake Bradford Road. But this home game […]
Student leaders sworn in
As the four inaugurates entered the auditorium, you could sense the audience’s admiration for the Student Government Association. SGA President Marissa West, Vice President Michael Jefferson II, President Pro-tempore Tonnette Graham and Chief Justice Louis Jean-Baptiste were inaugurated to their positions on Friday at Lee Hall. Florida A&M University student […]
Men’s cross country team seeks win
Florida A&M’s men’s cross country team has set its expectations high as the runners prepare to compete in the Mountain Dew Invitational Saturday. According to the head coach of men’s track and cross country, Wayne Angel, this meet is a chance for the team to see how it ranks among […]
Torque president issues statement
The president of Torque Dance Team, Genae Smith, issued a statement one week after the organization was suspended for an alleged hazing incident. Smith expressed that the dance team stands behind the University’s decision to suspend the team and said that Torque is a non-hazing organization. “We are offering 100% cooperation […]
FAMU men’s cross country prepares for meet in Gainesville
Florida A&M’s men’s cross country team has set its expectations high as the runners prepare to compete in the Mountain Dew Invitational Saturday.According to the head coach of men’s track and cross country, Wayne Angel, this meet is a chance for the team to see how it ranks among other […]
FAMU men’s cross country prepares for meet in Gainesville
Florida A&M’s men’s cross country team has set its expectations high as the runners prepare to compete in the Mountain Dew Invitational Saturday. According to the head coach of men’s track and cross country, Wayne Angel, this meet is a chance for the team to see how it ranks […]
Can FAMU emerge from the ‘haze’?
When the recent reports surfaced about Torque Dance Team’s alleged hazing during the Labor Day holiday, all I could do was groan. Less than one year after the tragic death of Robert Champion, more students continue risking their lives for their organizations. Florida A&M is slowly shifting from a prestigious […]
Is Set Friday losing it?
Whether it’s the musical sounds of DJ Loosekid or the plethora of unique vendors ready to display their merchandise, Florida A&M University’s ‘Set Friday’ allows every Rattler to kick back and be themselves. In the name of tradition, it is important to keep the value of ‘Set Friday’ significant, […]