When you’re young, and I imagine even when you’re old, it’s scary when your parents cry. I remember the day my mother sat me and my sisters down on the steps of our townhome; it was in the spring of my junior year in High School. “We’re getting […]
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Swim teams struggle at FSU
Florida A&M’s men’s and women’s swim teams competed hard despite being outnumbered by more than 30 swimmers came up short Saturday at Florida State’s Morcom Aquatic Center. With only nine swimmers combined participating in the meet, the swimmers for FAMU gave a valid effort but were simply overmatched. Florida gulf […]
Tasty foods of concessions are not as good for our health as they are for our taste buds
Concession stands boasting fried catfish and french fries, pork ribs drenched in barbecue and mustard-based sauce, diabetic lemonade, sweet tea and smoothies and deep-fried funnel cakes slathered in bleached, refined powdered sugar will cluster Wahnish Way in honor of FAMU’s homecoming week. Mouth-watering dishes at ridiculously low prices in […]
Tips on how to be a good wingman this homecoming
Although FAMU doesn’t have an official fall break, each year, the last week in October unofficially serves as our first semester spring break. When homecoming hits “the Hill,” people from all over the country flock to Tallahassee for this one event. Like most Rattlers, I too have visitors coming in […]
Kendrick Meeks visits FAMU and stresses the importance of voting
On October 21, students gathered in Gibbs Hall to rally their support and await the arrival of Congressmen Kendrick Meeks. Meeks, a 1989 Florida A & M alumnus was welcomed by the students of his alma mater, as he spoke about the importance of voting and electing him to […]
FAMU professor showcases artwork
Florida A&M has hosted a month-long celebration of two art exhibits at the Foster-Tanner Fine Arts Gallery, on display since Oct. 11. On Friday, Oct. 29th, the gallery will be having a closing reception of two art exhibits. Diaspora: Cultural Insight Through the Leo P. Sam Art Collection, is held […]
Rattler Football: Second quarter report card
Pass Offense: D- Whenever a team throws more interceptions than touchdowns it’s never a good thing. With no passing touchdowns in the last two games, quarterback play seems to be the Achilles of the Rattlers. “Ukpai has to trust his game and what he hears in the locker room, not […]
Brogan tackles FAMU’s issues
The Florida university chancellor challenged Florida A&M to step back and evaluate itself. “FAMU needs to decide what kind of university it wants to be,” said Frank T. Brogan, State University System of Florida chancellor, during a question and answer session at Tuesday’s Faculty Senate meeting in Lee Hall […]
FAMU introduces Rattler 5k Urban Challenge and Wellness Expo
Rattlers and other Tallahassee residents are kicking off homecoming week with the new Rattler 5K Urban Challenge and Wellness Expo Saturday. The new challenge is an attempt to revitalize the old Spirit Run/Walk and promote healthy lifestyle changes at Florida A&M University “We want to be healthy and balanced overall,” […]
Intramural football teams head to Gainesville for national title
When the Florida A&M university women’s flag football team steps on the field, all eyes will be on them. Friday, at the swamp bowl, the team will be going after its fifth national title. The women’s team, known as Simply Marvelous, has won game after game and proven that it […]