There is a party of six women in a sports bar. What is there for them to do, considering that they are not there with any men, and most of the group does not even follow sports? The answer: Have a great time. The scene: AJ’s Sports Grill & Bar. […]
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Student finds identity
No shock? No sweat? No rapid heartbeat? Standing in the sand dunes (now grass) of Paddyfote with my life packed in cardboard boxes, I was only one among so many other freshmen. One among so many other recent high school grads. As well as one among so many other-black people? […]
Moving off campus can be educational
For Florida A&M University students, making the transition from the dormitories to off-campus apartments seems to be exciting yet challenging. “I adjusted pretty quickly because I have wanted to stay in my own apartment since last year,” said Jasmine Turner, a sophomore general studies student. The 19-year-old from Miami said […]
Leon: Great for school, not business
In recent years, the City of Tallahassee has seen major trend shifts in its cost of living rates. Both the consumer price index as well as the cost of living has jumped around. The consumer price index is a monthly report collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics that tracks […]
Orlando bound
Before the fourth annual Florida Classic in 1981, Florida A&M came up with the mantra “B-CC will never seek three.” Bethune-Cookman College had won two-straight games against FAMU in 1979 and 1980 for only the second time. The tune proved true, as the Rattlers clobbered the Wildcats 29-0. Consequently, the […]
Freshmen, sophomores ball for a cause
In an effort to expand Florida A&M University’s service to the community, the sophomore class hosted the Sophomore vs. Freshman Basketball Game Wednesday in Gaither Gymnasium. Students and all other spectators were able to enter the game free with two canned goods. All of the canned goods that were collected […]
Lady Rattlers run away with exhibition
The Lady Rattlers basketball team played home court advantage in Gaither Gymnasium Tuesday, as they emerged victorious over the Albany State University Lady Rams, 67-56. The game’s opening moments were unpleasant, until senior forward Quiadara Russell made two free throws, scoring the first points of the game nearly four minutes […]
Religion is tainted by superior attitudes
When I was in elementary school, I received one of the greater life lessons I will probably ever encounter. A teacher told the class, “I’m not telling you what to believe in, but always believe in a higher power.” Of course back then, it meant relatively nothing to me. However, […]
Too many R&B artists promote thug life
Why is there so much talk about hip hop struggling today? Many people say it’s because artists are about record sales instead of putting out music that comes from the heart and soul, which is where music is really supposed to come from. Music didn’t start and become popular from […]
Mahogany takes to stage
The Mahogany Dance Theatre of Florida A&M University presented its first show of the semester, “The Premiere,” Wednesday night in Lee Hall. Before the show began, the dancers warmed up with a rigorous exercise routine. They clapped their hands and moved their feet to the beat of the music trying […]