On Tuesday, the iRattler system began allowing students to register for spring semester courses. Many foresee issues with the system because of the large enrollment this year. With Florida A&M having a student population of over 13,300, students and faculty are getting adjusted to the largest enrollment in the […]
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Search for a cure continues
As the month of October has ended, and the highly anticipated Homecoming events have passed, it is important to reminisce on the focal point of this past month: breast cancer. All month long, student organizations on campus have held events, donation drives and numerous other ways to support and […]
Educational doc a super informative
A few elderly women sitting behind me snickered as my head hit the back of my theater chair from dozing off in the well received documentary “Waiting for Superman.” “Matt, wake up!” My friend Jaylen shouted at me in a whisper as he dug his elbow into my side. Do […]
Buchanan OK with secondary role
Lamere Buchanan has become a primary pillar in the already sound foundation of the future of the Florida A&M track and cross country teams. The sophomore from Glassboro, N.J., has been running cross country since his junior year at Glassboro high. His start came from being recruited by his high […]
Flag football team competes in Orlando
The women’s flag football team, Simply Marvelous, starts NIRSA play this weekend in Orlando. NIRSA stands for National Intramural Recreational Sports Association. This is one of the two leagues that the team plays in. The tournament will be played Friday through Sunday, and the team looks to continue its dominance […]
FAMU not assisting recent grads with job placement
Florida A&M has a hard time obtaining information, data or salary rates about FAMU graduates. Not all, but many of the other Historically Black College Universities across the nation has information about job placements rates for their students. “I would like FAMU students to take the time out to […]
Senior back provides spark
The Rattlers are on a three-game win streak and the play of senior running back Philip Sylvester has been a significant factor for the team’s success. Sylvester rushed for 192 yards and two touchdowns in the 31-17 homecoming victory over the Morgan State Bears Saturday, including an 88-yard touchdown with […]
Violin duo creates master musical mix
Every so often in the music world, a visionary will come along and meld together two or three different genres whose spheres have never been known to touch. When done well, it can be almost magical. People often think that all modern genres have been tapped and explored as […]
FAMU ranks number 1 in African Americans obtaining Bachelor’s and Doctoral degrees
Florida A&M University has been ranked number 1 out of 25 Universities in the United States by The National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering and Institute of Medicine for African Americans earning bachelor’s and doctoral degrees. Between 2002-2006, the top 10 baccalaureate institutions for African-Americans who earn […]
SGA talks on post-homecoming
SGA Chief of Staff Quinton Haynes expressed his disappointment with senators’ lackluster participation during last week’s events, such as the SGA barbecue. Haynes was also critical of the Senate’s lack of knowledge on current affairs that will affect the university. Among the issues mentioned were the Board of […]