The student government association hosted their annual SGA Explosion Tuesday evening in the Grand Ballroom. The event was set to begin at 7 p.m. Many students became restless while waiting for the event to begin. The doors were finally opened at 7:15, but some students were already making their […]
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‘Barefoot Bandit’ saved by his skin
Colton Harris-Moore, the man dubbed the “Barefoot Bandit” because of a series of crimes he committed while bare foot, is to be indicted on Nov. 15 according to a U.S. district judge in Seattle. […]
Obama not as liberal as you think
During an interview with The Hill magazine in his West Wing office, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs got into a fair amount of trouble with the president’s liberal base. “I hear these people saying he’s like George Bush. Those people ought to be drug tested,” Gibbs said. Gibbs […]
Cameras target speeding
Running a red light at Tennessee and Monroe St., may cost you a $125 fine. “I don’t have a problem with the cameras being at the light; however, I feel that in a way it’s going to cause more problems, because sometimes you have no choice but to keep driving,” […]
Full plate for new DRS ahead
This school year students at Florida A&M University Developmental Research School (FAMU DRS) were introduced to a new superintendent, W. E. Bill Johnson. Johnson was recently appointed to FAMU DRS by Provost Cynthia Hughes Harris to fill the vacant position after Ronald Holmes resigned after three years. There was not […]
SAFE Team back on patrol
As of this semester, the FAMU S.A.F.E. Team (Students Available for Escort) is making its return to Florida A&M. The Team, which currently consists of five escorts, is back to keeping the campus safe. Lack of funding for over a year left it with no choice but to put a […]
Moore in store for the Rattlers
Florida A&M men’s head coach Eugene Harris sprinkled in some local flavor and added more scoring to the Rattler basketball recipe with the offseason addition of Rickards High standout Avery Moore. The 5-foot-10 combo guard was the leading scorer for the Rickards Raiders last year on their way […]
Rattlers ready for MEAC play
The Florida A&M Rattlers’ football team is looking forward to facing the Delaware State Hornets. After being routed by the University of Miami Hurricanes last Thursday 45-0, the team looks to rebound while starting conference play . Coach Joe Taylor and several players sat down with media Tuesday to […]
Thomasville invite looms on tennis schedule
The Florida A&M Women’s Tennis team appears confident they will finish number one at the Thomasville Collegiate Invitational. Florida A&M will be in competition against Valdosta State University, West Florida, Georgia State University and Georgia Southern during the three day event starting on September 11-13 in Thomasville, Ga. […]
Offensive success tied to new line
The lack of production from Florida A&M University’s offense against Miami is an issue both redshirt-sophomore quarterback Martin Ukpai and head coach Joe Taylor said will be addressed before Saturday’s game against Delaware State University. The Rattlers are looking to repeat the success of the offensive clinic they […]