For Anita Davis, the times when fire hoses spewed water and vicious dogs and brutal police officers battered civil rights’ marchers, seems like it was just yesterday. “I have not forgotten,” said Davis, the former freedom rider, who has been an active member of the NAACP since she was 16 […]
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Battle leaves something to be desired
After calling just about every phone number saved in my cell phone, I became fed up. How could a freestyle/ disc jockey battle, with the DJ Demp seal of approval, that was supposed to begin at 7 p.m. in the Lee Hall Auditorium, start 45 minutes late? I took a […]
Poor execution, communication cloud great vision
Rodney C. ClaytonGraduate business student from Tuskegee, Alabama(850) 523-2767 Since announcing advancement to Division I-A in football, FAMU has signed a multi-year television agreement with a rogue media company on the verge of bankruptcy. Ever heard of a “credit check?” Athletic Director J.R.E. Lee III and Board of Trustees Chairman […]
Black voting in 2004 needs FAMU repeat of 2000!!
Dear Sir or Madam: Please consider printing the article given below in your paper. Edit where needed. FRANK(LY) SPEAKING DR. J. ALVA SCRUGGSOR LETTER TO EDITOR 1804 MAYFAIR DRIVE TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32303 PHONE&FAX (850)385-5750 E-MAIL JSCRU5750@AOL.COM Website : http://franklyspeaking.info NO AMERICANS CANNOT “JUST GET OVER IT /ELECTION 2000” I was […]
Rattlers seek third straight win
The men’s basketball team will try to maintain momentum and secure their third straight win on Saturday. The Rattlers, 3-10 overall and 2-2 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference will take on Delaware State University at 4p.m. in Gaither Gymnasium. With consecutive conference victories over Hampton and Norfolk State and with […]
Woods honored in conference
Men’s basketball shooting guard Terrence Woods was recently named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference’s Basketball Player of the Week. Woods, who was also named the MEAC Preseason Player of the Year, averaged 32.5 points per game to lead the Rattlers to their first two conference victories against Hampton and Norfolk State. […]
Men’s tennis starts fresh in new year
The men’s tennis team will travel to Jacksonville for their first dual match of the season Saturday against the Jacksonville University Dolphins. Last February, the Rattler men defeated Jacksonville with a hotly contested score of four matches to three. “Last year, the Jacksonville match went down to the last match. […]
Chapel honors legend
Students and community members have been invited to a special ceremony at the St. Eugene Chapel, which is also FAMU’s Catholic student ministry center. Now students may be asking themselves: “Wait a minute, FAMU has a Catholic student ministry?” Yes they do, and in observance of the Rev. Martin Luther […]
Students question if MJ plays with more than tunes
The “Man in the Mirror” may be facing more than his reflection. Michael Jackson faces serious charges and possibly jail time for seven counts of lewd and lascivious acts upon a child and two counts of administering an intoxicating agent. He is free on $3 million bail, pending his arraignment. […]
Gibbs to bring structure to Redskins
Joe, Joe he’s our man. If he can’t do it, no one can. It’s a good thing Joe Gibbs came back from retirement to coach the Redskins. It certainly beats watching the Ol’ Ball Coach stubbornly refuse to adjust his coaching style to the NFL ranks. Who cares if it […]