It was only fitting that a conference game with first-place implications came down to the wire. Unfortunately for the Lady Rattlers, their ideal ending never took shape. During the final moments of regulation, the Florida A&M women’s basketball team (19-7, 12-2 MEAC) fell 46-43 to the Hampton Lady Pirates (21-4, […]
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Hampton Pirates Oust Rattlers 74-59
Despite a striking comeback down the stretch, the Rattler basketball team (8-20, 6-8 MEAC) stumbled 74-59 against the Hampton Pirates (10-18, 6-8 MEAC) Saturday night in the Al Lawson Center. The Rattlers’ performance lacked intensity during the first half, which allowed the Pirates to extend their lead to double digits. […]
Students Outraged at Marquee Defacement
Florida A&M students were outraged at the recent defacement of the university’s marquee at the corner of FAMU and Wahnish ways. It has been a week since unidentified vandals spray-painted the words “War Music” on the marquee. Students called the vandalism “disrespectful” and “unnecessary.” Two other locations on campus were […]
Run-off elections come to a close
Run-off elections were held Thursday for the Florida A&M Royal Court and several class attendant positions. The results are in. Larry Polynice won Mr. FAMU over Eric Murray. David Banks is the new King of Orange and Green. The Queen of Orange and Green is Tayler Fisher. In th race […]
Entertainment Industry Mixer
Florida A&M’s students were given the opportunity on Wednesday, to mix and mingle with other students and professionals in the entertainment industry. Jannina Spates, a third-year public relations student from Tampa and Chakiara Tucker, a senior public relations student from Tallahassee hosted an Entertainment Industry Mixer in the SJGC Gallery. […]
Copper theft leads to Senate bill
A bill created to eliminate the theft of valuable metals is moving fast through legislation because legislators do not want to lose more businesses or lives. The bill sponsored by Sen. Jim Norman, R-Tampa, increases penalties for copper theft that damages or interrupts utilities or communication services. If Gov. Rick […]
Green light for energy fund
Tuesday Rattlers were given the chance to vote to further Florida A&M’s status as a green university. The question: “Would you support a small per credit hour student renewable energy fee between 25 cents and $1, which could only be used for energy efficiency and renewable energy on […]
The Perfect vintage Find
The Other Side Vintage, which has been family owned and operated for 13 years, has become a staple in the Railroad Square community. As customers walk, bike and drive into the square, it is the first store to greet them. The products that the store offers have attracted customers […]
Nearly A Decade Of Artists; Gone But Not Forgotten
With the death of two legends from the music industry during Black History Month, it came natural for me to briefly talk about some other music greats who died. In the past nine years death has claimed the lives of many unique voices from the music industry. There are […]
Pioneers Gala to honor notable Tallahassee citizens
The John G. Riley Center and Museum of African-American History and Culture, “Riley House” is celebrating black History Month by honoring African-American mid wives from the 19th and mid 20th century. The eighth Annual Cufflinks and Pearls Applause for the Pioneers Gala is scheduled for Friday Feb. 24 from 8 […]