Over the weekend a pro-union rally took place in front of the state Capitol. A small but vibrant crowd wasted no time in condemning Gov. Rick Scott’s budget plans to cut state employee benefits. The protesters’ motives were similiar to what brought thousands of state workers demonstrating in the streets […]
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Senate President Speaks
When former Senate President Iman Sandifer stepped down from his position, student senate pro-tempore Marcie Jackson stepped in and business resumed. “I think I’m the first person in history to go from senator to Judicial and Rules chair to senate pro-tempore to senate president,” Jackson said. The 22-year-old business administration […]
FAMU’s Mock Trial Team Loses
After two days of fierce competition and battle of wits, the verdict is in for Florida A&M’s mock trial team. Though it may have lost, the team is already preparing for next year. “I’m sad the results weren’t different, but I’m very proud of how they performed at the competition,” […]
CESTA Dean Leaves for FMU
After nearly 15 years at the College of Engineering Sciences, Technology, and Agriculture Dean Makola Abdullah clears his desk and heads for a new work space at Florida Memorial University. Abdullah was recruited by new FMU President Henry Lewis to be the university’s provost and vice president of academic affairs. […]
Rattler’s Basketball Team Suffers Rare, Home-Court Defeat`
Hoping to keep their home court-winning streak intact on Saturday, the Rattlers fell short in a 58-55 loss to the North Carolina Central Eagles. NCCU Eagles gave the Rattlers their first loss at home since a Dec. 4 loss to Bethune-Cookman. “This is a team that beat us before at […]
Wrestling Twins Share Stories
Roland and Richard Pitts share more than just a last name and wrestling. The twin brothers share the passion to make each other better. Richard, 20, a third-year sociology student at FSU and Roland, a third-year criminal justice student at Florida A&M, were born nine minutes apart. The brothers are […]
In Photos: Black History Museum
Enjoy these photos of tours through the Black History Museum.
Golf Team Looks to Bounce Back after Tough Tourney
The Rattler golf team is playing in its second tournament in two weeks after a tough outing in Mississippi. Florida A&M finished tied for 12that the Frito-Lay/AT&T Intercollegiate in Philadelphia, Miss. The team finished the tournament with a score of 648. Freshman Randon Holt led FAMU with a score of […]
There were no burning jerseys
There were no burning jerseys. No bars filled with inebriated fans waiting to lash out against a once beloved superstar. The only cameras fixated on Carmelo Anthony Monday night, were those of TBS’ Conan O’Brian show. ‘Melo offered no hint as to where he would end up, though a few […]