A few weeks ago a bill was passed in our lovely state of Florida that banned the common fashion statement of sagging pants for individuals in grades K-20. Pause. Does this mean that I no longer have to walk around campus looking at people’s underwear? Praise God! Don’t get me […]
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Battle Enraptures Audience at Florida A & M
Opera legend Kathleen Battle entertained audience members in Lee Hall Auditorium Friday with a variety of spirituals, oldies and classical pieces. Wearing a black gown adorned with a magenta floor-length garment around her shoulders, Battle stood and opened by singing the traditional “Roll, Jordon, Roll” and merged into “Plenty Good […]
Athleticism: a year-round task for Evander Wilson
Being a student athlete is a year-round task for Evander Wilson, a starting fullback and shot-putter. With two years of being a Florida A&M athlete under his belt, Wilson has received the athlete of the year award, become a starting player on the football team, and qualified for the Mid-Eastern […]
FAMU Graduate Reflects on Japan Quake
Several disasters are striking Japan and while the crisis is thousands of miles away, one Rattler can relate first-hand to the record-breaking disaster. According to a report by the Associated Press, the troubles at several of the nuclear plant’s reactors were set off when last week’s earthquake and tsunami […]
FAMU Loses to Troy University in Tennis
The Florida A&M men’s tennis team came out empty handed against Troy University, losing 4-3 in a non-conference match at the Lunsford Tennis Complex. This was a disappointing loss for the Rattlers and coach Carl Goodman, knowing that this could’ve been another victory under the team’s belt. “That’s how the […]
A T&T follows takeover trend, harms industry
There are a few major things happening in the tech world that no one seems to know or care about. Everyone seems to think that conspiracy theories are what drive our world forward. Theories – although they are frightening – don’t bother me that much these days. To be honest, […]
‘Sagging Pants’ Bill Advances through Legislature
Saggers in Florida be aware; your day’s of sagging may come to an end soon. “Pants on the ground, Pants on the ground, lookin’ like a fool with your pants on the ground, with the gold in your mouth, hat turned sideways, Pants hit the ground, Call yourself a cool […]
Cuba Travel Ban: Five Years Later
Five sessions ago, the Florida Legislature passed a bill banning state university professors and students from traveling to Communist Cuba, and other nations considered “terrorist states” using public or private funds. But some scholars in Florida, including Joseph Jones, interim assistant vice president of the Office of International Education and […]
Nearly 19M Live in Florida
The U.S. Census Bureau released the latest data for Florida last Thursday and as projected, 18, 801, 310 people call the state home. The U.S. Census Bureau released the latest data for Florida last Thursday and as projected, 18, 801, 310 people call the state home.NeaN nThe also data indicates […]
Success is the Best Revenge for War Veteran
Public speaker, Iraq war veteran, forensic criminologist and active humanitarian are the different labor hats Denise Manning, 31, wears from day to day. She managed to snatch success despite her “rough upbringing” in Oakland, Calif. “I would look around and see people getting pregnant, on drugs or in gangs,” said […]