With more than $340 million of taxpayer money to fund initiatives to help more people fill out the form, there are those who simply just don’t want to fill out the 10-question survey. The costly census promotions, which clutter television ads and create litter along our streets, have made it […]
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Questions still surround FAMU Jones Hall fire
Florida A&M is waiting for an official report from contractor LLT Building Corporation, for an official report of damage sustained at Jones Hall last Thursday. “We got questions for them and we’re waiting for a written report,” said Andrew Balogh, director of FAMU’s Environmental Health and Safety Department. Balogh’s department, […]
Fellow Rattler supports Henderson’s candidacy
Several months ago, I got a call from my dear friend, mentor and fellow Rattler, Mario Henderson. He informed me of his decision to run for the Daytona Beach City Commission. This call didn’t come as much of a surprise; anyone who knew Mario during his time at Florida A&M […]
Gators gymnastics team crowned champs for seventh time
The No. 4 University of Florida gymnastics team claimed the crown at the 30th edition of the Southeastern Conference Champions held in front of Veteran Memorial Arena crowd of 5,628 in Jacksonville. The title is the seventh for the Gator program and the first since 2007. With a team total […]
FAMU track team conditions to compete against Trojans
Saturday, the Florida A&M track teams will be traveling to Troy University for their final meet of the regular season. Coming off a season where most of the high expectations for the teams were met, the Rattlers look to continue their rise in the regional standings, and the fall in […]
President Concert’s pleases FAMU president Ammons
The annual President’s Concert took place in Lee Hall Auditorium Monday at 8 p.m. The event was created to honor President James Ammons and his commitment to the university during difficult economic times. The Florida A&M University Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble serenaded Ammons throughout the night with selections dedicated […]
Trey Songz, Common and Fabolous performs at Al Lawson Gym on FAMU campus for Haiti Relief concert
After months of anticipation, artists Common, Trey Songz and Fabolous took to the stage in Alfred Lawson Multipurpose Teaching Gymnasium on Thursday night.Revenue generated from the concert was one of the night’s biggest concerns. Official numbers have yet to come in, but concert organizers estimate the crowd somewhere between 1,500 […]
Softball splits doubleheader,loses series
The Florida A&M University Lady Rattlers went to Greensboro North Carolina this weekend for a three game series against North Carolina A&T. The Lady Aggies won game one 5-4 and the Lady Rattlers came away with a 12-5 win in game two, and loss game three 1-0.In game one, Lady […]
Concert heightens awareness of African-Caribbean culture
The African-Caribbean Concert held in FAMU’s Perry-Paige Auditorium opened last Friday with the beating of drums as a harmonious blend of African-American spirituals. Keith Simmonds and the Office of Black Diasporan Culture presented a night of dance, song and rhythm. Jermaine Olaefun Robertson performed a ritual called libation. He explained, […]
Census participation rates are the lowest on college campuses
Despite weeks of outreach, statistics show low census participation rates in areas where students live. According to the Tallahassee 2010 Census Participation Rates Map, as of April 17, residents around Tallahassee Community College have the lowest rate of participation at 42 percent. Areas along Tennessee and Pensacola streets also show […]