With the semester just starting students are already looking forward to Spring Break. With the help of the Hansel E. Tookes Recreation Center, getting those bodies ripped and into shape will be easy. A schedule will soon be available for classes such as Zumba, Sweat & Sculpt, Marine boot camp […]
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Southern Schools Association Chides Gov. Scott over Ammons
Following the death of FAMU drum major, Robert Champion, Gov. Rick Scott requested Florida A&M President, James H. Ammons to step aside while the Florida Department of Law Enforcement conducts two investigations. This gesture sparked the interest of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. SACS-COC, according […]
Occupy Tallahassee Still Going Strong
Between Bronough and Duval streets you can find people discussing issues they feel lawmakers need to address. They make up Occupy Tallahassee Occupy has several committees that meet weekly as well as a general body meeting that meets twice a week. The group began meeting at All Saints Café Oct. […]
Michelle Obama is Still Human
First Lady Michelle Obama is the epitome of class, elegance, grace, style and most of all intelligence. Well at least she is to me. To others she is just something to be ridiculed. In 2009, Michelle accompanied President Barack Obama on a trip to Europe. During this trip she met […]
Silence Destroys Community
African-Americans dreams of voting weren’t fully recognized until 1965, only 46 years ago. Since voting is still a relatively new process for African-Americans, one could assume voting would be at an all time high. However, statistics show that African-Americans have inconsistent voting patterns. In the 2008 presidential election, according to […]
Men’s track team continues its momentum
The men’s track and field team began the season on a high note, and judging by its performance during the Ed Temple Classic on Saturday, it is showing no signs of descending. Florida A&M walked away from the Gentry Center in Nashville Tenn. garnering first-place finishes in five events and […]
Lady Rattlers extend winning streak to six games
The Florida A&M women’s basketball team continues to do exactly what it has been doing for the last three weeks – win. Posting a 27-point blowout, the Lady Rattlers (9-5, 2-0 MEAC) went on to defeat the North Carolina Central Lady Eagles (2-13) 78-51 on Saturday in the McDougald-McLendon Gym […]
Rattlers end six game skid, 62-60
Florida A&M Men’s basketball coach Clemon Johnson told his team at halftime that he was tired of watching them get “pushed around.” He simply told them to “show me.” The team responded. Sophomore Reggie Lewis scored 22 points with six three-pointers and junior Amin Stevens added 15 points and 12 […]
Making the most of your Fresh Start
One of things that happen in the beginning of a new semester is students get comfortable with the idea of a fresh start. Perhaps fall semester didn’t go too well, so spring is a chance to boost up that grade point average before the end of the school year. Admit […]
Spectrum of Artists to Exhibit Artwork at Local Gallery
On Friday, three artists will showcase their exhibitions at 621 Gallery located in Railroad Square. Each of the artist works vary from water and clay to drawings and photos. Andy Behrle of Alabama will display artwork that he has created from water and clay. Jelena Berenc of Illinois will display […]