So much is going on in our little space and the world right now. Our school is being restructured, Obama has started his bid for a second term and sadly our government is slowly but surely crumbling in some kind of fashion. And yet, through it all, we […]
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Church Reinvents Nighlife
Walking into the dimly lit basement of Floyd’s Music Store on, of all evenings, Sunday, and seeing people dancing under flashing lights to bass blaring from speakers, seems paradoxical. Venturing further in and discovering what appears to be a bartender serving drinks is more perplexing. But don’t be fooled, these […]
Fatal Club Drug Drops
When I first thought of having to spend an hour of my life listening to “Femme Fatale,” Britney Spears’ latest album, I cringed a bit. Not because I’m a die-hard Hip-hop fan – if you tossed a copy of “L.A.S.E.R.S.,” off a cliff, I would very likely dive off the […]
President Ammons Pushes Program Cuts at Trustees Meeting
Florida A&M University welcomed the Board of Trustees today to announce their final plans on FAMU’s $13 million budget cut. President James Ammons reiterated plans on the affected 24 academic programs and 86 employees. The 42 slideshow covered the emergence of schools and programs, retention and graduation plans and the […]
Storm Ravages Florida A&M Campus
Howling winds and pounding rain hit Tallahassee early Tuesday, knocking down some of the Florida A&M campus’ tallest trees including a large oak tree that fell near the Paddy-foote dormitories. “I heard a cracking noise and then a thud,” said resident Terry Waters, who went outside on the residence hall […]
The 21st Century Wingman: An iPod
Guys, we want to clue you in on something: one of the best wingmen you can possibly have is in your pocket. We’ll wait while you take a moment to remove your mind from the gutter. The thing being referred to is, in fact, your mp3 player. For those who […]
Nearly 3,000 Residents Wake to No Power
Almost 3,000 Tallahassee citizens woke up to no electricity, blocked roads and fallen trees, branches and leaves Tuesday morning after a severe storm blew through the city Monday night. “Damages were actually very little, due to city infrastructure,” Bill Behenna, a representative with the City of Tallahassee’s Communications Department, said. […]
Religious Group on Campus Seems Questionable
Have you ever heard of Commissioned to Love campus ministries? Well in the minds of several students of FAMU they are a cult. “C2L” was founded in Sacramento, California with “eleven men and women on fire for GOD,” according to www.commissioned2love.org. In 2003 the ministry was charted at Savannah State […]
Music Should Not Be Defined By Race
Music is a word that is so simple and yet, so strong. It has so many different meanings. According to Merriam-Websters dictionary music is: 1a: the science or art of ordering tones or sounds in succession, in combination, and in temporal relationships to produce a composition having unity and continuity […]
Former Rattler Earns Record Deal
Following the footsteps of Common, another Rattler is singing her way through the music industry. Miami native Cherlise Forshee said that like many students, she always dreamed of becoming an entertainer. “Music has been my passion since I can remember and I can not wait to share it with the […]