After fairing well against two of the nation’s top-tier programs, the Florida A&M University intramural tennis club is content about its progress at this point in the season. On Thursday, the team competed against Florida State and the University of Florida, which is currently ranked second in the nation by […]
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Powell’s Tenacity was My Motivation
I salute retired U.S. Army General Colin Luther Powell for being a positive example of an African-American success story in today’s military. From serving his country in arms to preserving America’s diplomatic image, Powell is at the apex of achievement on two fronts. Here’s the break down. Powell became a […]
I Don’t Need to Worry; I Have Faith
It gets rough for anybody dealing with class, peers, professors and friends. However, I’ve learned that talking with God really helps me unwind and allows me to be stress free. Prayer is what gets me through my days at Florida A&M. Sometimes I have to excuse myself from whatever is […]
Streak Ends: Lady Rattlers Lose to Lady Bison after 14-Straight Wins
On the edge of achieving its longest win streak in over 15 years, the Florida A&M Lady Rattlers (17-6, 10-1 MEAC) faltered down the stretch, falling to the Howard Lady Bison (18-7, 10-2 MEAC) 68-61 Saturday afternoon. The Lady Bison snapped FAMU’s 14 game winning streak, provided its first loss […]
Women’s Tennis Team Still Seeks First Win
The Florida A&M women’s tennis team (0-3) is still in search of its first win of the season, as it fell 6-1 to the Stetson Hatters (1-0) Saturday in Deland, Fla. The Lady Rattlers were the victims of the Hatters season opener. FAMU entered a deep hole early in the […]
Rattlers Fall to Bison in 71-69 Clash
During the final second of regulation, the Rattlers basketball team (7-18, 5-6 MEAC) fell short to the Howard Bison (7-18, 4-8 MEAC) 71-69 Saturday night in the Burr Gymnasium in Washington, D.C. Both teams appeared to be evenly matched, as the game experienced six ties and five lead changes. Neither […]
Music Will Never Be the Same
I’ve always joked about how I should have been born around the same time as my parents. I was more connected to music during their era and found myself searching on YouTube for bits and pieces of what I considered to be real music. I grew up listening to artists […]
Whitney Houston dies at 48
Whitney Houston has died of unknown causes. The 48-year-old singer was reported dead by her publicist in a statement to AP Saturday. Houston was known for her soulful R&B music through the 90’s, along with appearances in films like “Waiting to Exhale.” Her turmultuous battles with drug abuse and an […]
Men’s Track Looks To Impress At Tiger Paw Invite
The Florida A&M men’s track team, which has displayed strong performances all season, looks to continue its success in Clemson, S.C. during Friday’s Tiger Paw International. Garnering success in Clemson would provide a solid base to build on as the Mid-Eastern Conference Indoor Championship nears on Feb. 16. FAMU has […]
Women’s Tennis Seeks First Win against Stetson
After losing its first two matches of the season, the Lady Rattlers tennis team (0-2) hopes to improve its record against the Stetson Hatters in Deland, Fla., Saturday at noon. The team was shut out during both matches, losing 6-0 to Central Florida on Jan. 22, and 7-0 to […]