Florida A&M’s football team continues to struggle offensively, gaining only 106 yards of total offense in a 19-0 loss to the South Carolina State Bulldogs. Three quarterbacks rotated into the action for the Rattlers during the game, as head coach Joe Taylor continued to search for consistency at the quarterback […]
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The legacy still continues
In 123 years, FAMU has spawned thousands of success stories through sacrifice and dedication. The “college of love and charity,” words echoed by numerous generations are poised to resound for years to come. If the original founders, Thomas DeSaille Tucker and Nathan B. Young, could see what was at one […]
Schools need a facelift
Education is a hot topic for both Rick Scott and Alex Sink, who are in the race to become Florida’s next governor. Scott feels that more students should attend charter and private schools, while Sink argues more money should be given to public schools. Sink’s position is particularly vague and […]
‘The Social Network’ Q & A
Jesse Eisenberg plays the main protagonist, Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook. The film is based on the book “The Accidental Billionaires,” by Ben Mezrich. Q: What was it like to play the role of Mark Zuckerberg? Eisenberg: It was hard to play his character because he is contemporary. It is […]
Rattlers shutout by Bulldogs in home opener
The Florida A&M football team (2-3, 2-1 in the Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference) received its second shutout of the season, with a 19-0 home-opening loss to the South Carolina State Bulldogs (3-1, 1-0 in the MEAC). The last time Florida A&M was shutout at Bragg Memorial Stadium, was in 1987 against […]
Home sweet home: Live blog
Please refresh this page frequently. All updates will come with real time-time stamps. 5:50 The football team will face South Carolina State tonight in the Rattlers’ home opener. The kickoff will be in approximately 15 minutes. Stay tuned for live updates, commentary and analysis from the game. 6:00 The Rattlers (2-2 […]
Anime’ Club kicks off academic year
A phenomenon has been sweeping high schools and universities all across the country. Anime fans can finally find refuge at Florida A&M to expose their artistic talent and network among fans with similar interests. Cyrah Hawkins, Thomas Champ, Reginald Alceius and Kurt Kedore, four friends, founded the club in […]
New Zumba classes offered at FAMU Recreational Center
The student recreation center has added Zumba under the collection of class offered for the first time. The workout is a new program designed to expose the FAMU campus to multicultural techniques to exercise the entire body. Martha Leatcou, the certified Zumba instructor on Wednesday, said Zumba is, “a […]
Rattlers show spirit at first pep rally
It was standing room only on Thursday as students crowded in Gaither Gymnasium to gear up for the first home football game of the year at the pep rally and comedy show. Sponsored by the Franklin and Love Administration of the Student Government Association, the show lasted from 9 p.m. […]
FAMU pays tribute to founders
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, founded on October 3, 1887 celebrates the 123-year legacy of its founders. FAMU was founded by Thomas V. Gibbs and Thomas D. Tucker, two brave men who saw the need to educate young black men and women. The Founder’s Day occasion included a rekindling […]