The Florida A&M Lady Rattlers will try to bounce back from two straight losses as the travel to Durham, N.C., to face the Lady Eagles of North Carolina Central Eagles. The Lady Rattlers come into the match 6-12, 4-1 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, and the Eagles come into […]
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Dorm Step Show leaves Paddyfote Complex victorious
It was standing room only in the Alfred Lawson Jr., Multipurpose Center Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. An excited buzz filled the gym, and the anticipation of those in attendance was nearly tangible. The annual Dorm Step Show was taking place, and students, already pumped for Homecoming, were ready to […]
Performances rock homecoming opening night
The stadium was packed as the audience sang along to the melodies of Chrisette Michele and roared with laughter from the comedians’ antics. Fraternities and sororities strolled in the aisles and students danced to the most recent hit songs as the spotlight circled around the gym. Rattler spirit was […]
Offense remains run-heavy
The matchup between the Florida A&M Rattlers and the Morgan State Bears features two offenses at the peak of their potential. The Rattlers have been shredding opposing defenses with their running attack, while the Bears had two offensive players selected for player of the week honors after their homecoming […]
Blount Street undergoing renovations
Enclosed by state of Florida offices to one side, abandoned graffiti adorned buildings on the other and framed by newly built condominiums, the Blount Street strip is undergoing renovation . The strip of businesses ranging from hair salons to a sandal shop sits on a low-traffic street located between Railroad […]
FAMU alumnus and CBS News senior producer receives Emmy award
Florida A&M School of Journalism & Graphic Communication alumnus and CBS News senior producer Kim Godwin won the 2010 Emmy Award for “Outstanding Business and Economic Reporting in a Regularly Scheduled Newscast.” Her winning series “Financial Family Tree”, which Godwin says means, “we’re all related or connected by money,” provides […]
One of FAMU’s own shines at Mayor’s race summit
In a room full of city and state employees getting a dose of racial sensitivity training, I heard the word “cracker,” as it refers to a Caucasian person. I widened my eyes at the sound of the racial slur and briefly skimmed the room for the slightest responsive gesture […]
Not enough space for fans and students
It is officially homecoming week. People from everywhere will amass outside Bragg Stadium for a chance to see their beloved alma mater defeat Morgan State University on Saturday. However, the biggest contest of the weekend will be between spectators as they search for adequate seating. From the game’s inception until […]
Professors getting played and not paid
Several staff members can look forward to a $1,000 pay raise in a little over a week. But for the majority of professors and public safety officers, November 5 will be little more than yet another hard day at work. That’s because, for these employees, there is no additional compensation […]
More people are opting for early voting
With the general election on Nov. 2, many Florida voters have made their way to the polls. Early voting began on Oct. 18 and has allowed voters to get involved without having to wait in long lines on Election Day. Throughout the day on Monday, voters lined […]