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Spotlight on William Hudson Jr, candidate for VP of Student Affairs

As Florida A&M searches a new vice president of student affairs, an unofficial candidate may be the frontrunner. William Hudson Jr. heads of the search committee and was hand-picked by President James Ammons to “help us maintain a level of excellence.” Hudson, 39, was appointed to retention director last fall. […]

Sports

Rattlers dominate despite penalties

When the Florida A&M Rattlers took the field against the Savannah State Tigers Saturday, several players were looking to avenge two-straight losses in which their performance was sub-par. The winless Tigers suffered a blowout loss to a relentless Rattler rushing attack led by senior running back Philip Sylvester, sophomore quarterback […]

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Cross country teams finish seventh at Stetson Invite

The Florida A&M cross country teams placed in the middle of the pack in their final regular season meet, the Sodexho Stetson Invitational, in Deland, Fla. Both men and women placed seventh, but individual runners came in different positions in their respective races. The men’s team competed against 15 teams, […]

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FAMU looks resilient in victory

The second half of the Florida A&M football season began in the middle of Saturday’s home game against Savannah State University.  The Rattlers, led by senior running back Philip Sylvester, battled back after a rough first half against the Tigers. Battling back after a rough first half is a […]

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FAMU DPS advised of gas leak near FAMU campus

FAMU Police department text alert 4:52 p.m. Students and pedestrians are asked to stay away from the Pender Drive area. FAMU Department of public safety was advised of a gas leak in the area. 5:33 p.m. FAMU PD has stated that everything is all clear. Classes in the area of […]

Lifestyles

Alum delivers upbeat message in new book

Alumna Tracy Nicole Prather is coming back to Florida A&M to share her love of writing and to promote her first book “Who Said Peaches Were Perfect?” Prather will be at the FAMU bookstore the week of homecoming, Oct. 29, for a book signing. Prather graduated from FAMU in 1998 […]

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Spotlight on William Hudson Jr, interim VP of Student Affairs at FAMU

As Florida A&M searches a new vice president of student affairs, an unofficial candidate may be the frontrunner. William Hudson Jr. heads of the search committee and was hand-picked by President James Ammons to “help us maintain a level of excellence.” Hudson, 39, was appointed to retention director last fall. […]

Opinions

Top 8 things that will be obsolete in 10 years

1. Home Telephones: According to the Cellular Telephone Industry of America, 91 percent of Americans own cell phones. This could mean trouble for land line providers. 2. Video Rental Stores: With the advent of NetFlix and Gamefly.com, one thing should be obvious; Blockbuster and your Mom & Pop Video stores […]

Lifestyles

Student hip-hop artist hypes local college scene

Holiday light decor and vintage records plaster the walls of All Saint’s Café. Dressed in a casual plaid button up, fitted jeans, a Piston snapback and Chuck Taylors, Rufat Agayev browses the chalkboard menu of selective vegan wraps. He orders a burrito and a Vernor’s Ginger Ale, before making […]