Have you had a look at the NFL standings lately? Are you surprised at what you see? If you are, don’t be. There is a trend beginning to take the NFL by storm- and that trend is called parity. NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue has to be grinning from ear-to-ear with […]
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Rattlers Set for Victory
In last week’s press conference leading up to FAMU’s game against Florida, coach Billy Joe said he expected to be more than just competitive against the Gators – he expected to win.Outside of his team and coaching staff, hardly anyone else shared those expectations.This week, FAMU (1-2) will face a […]
FAMU/TSU Game Notes
Game-time decisionCoach Billy Joe said he will decide Saturday if quarterback Ben Dougherty is healthy enough to start against Tennessee State. Dougherty injured his shoulder in the second quarter of last week’s game against Florida. He said the his shoulder is “60-65 percent.” If Dougherty can’t go, true freshman Charles […]
Property Tax gets Hiked Up
With the recent property tax hike proposed by the city commission, students might find it harder to foot the bills. The City Commission voted for a 19 percent increase in property taxes Sept. 10 that will affect property owners and apartment tenants. The commission’s decision will increase the property tax […]
Pageant Overshadowed by Atlanta Classic
Who’s going to be in attendance at the Electoral Commission Pageant on Sunday? Count the majority of the SGA out. They will still be in Atlanta recruiting students for the next school year. This year’s pageant will feature freshman and graduate students vying for several vacant attendant and senator positions. […]
Journalism Dean To Announce Resignation
After 29 years of service, Dean Robert Ruggles is resigning, according to Larry Robinson, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. Ruggles of the Journalism and Graphic Communications School declined to comment on the situation Thursday evening, but according to Robinson, Ruggles had been planning to resign for at least […]
Gainous Brings Heavy Warning at Convocation
At the first schoolwide gathering of the year, President Fred Gainous was recognized as more than just the leader of the university. It was an event to honor dream-builders, both past and present. In his introduction of the president, Larry Robinson, provost and vice president for academic affairs characterized President […]
“Rock the Vote” hits FAMU Campus
Republicans might control the Florida Legislature, but the Democratic Party has taken steps to cut their vantage.The Florida Democratic Party kicked off its statewide Donkey Rock tour on FAMU’s campus Monday. The purpose of the tour is to promote voting and encourage students to register to vote.The event, which took […]
Volleyball Team Owns MEAC
Fifty-one Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference games. 51 wins. FAMU’s volleyball team has a winning streak going that no one can match.Under the direction of coach Tony Trifonov, the ladies have not lost a regular season match to any MEAC opponent since its Oct. 2, 1998 loss to North Carolina A&T 1-3.The […]
I-A Move Affects Olympic Sports
As all eyes focus on the Rattler football team, as it makes its move to Division I-A. FAMU’s Olympic sports have fewer worries on their plate.Olympic sports, as defined by the athletic department- volleyball, tennis, track and field, swimming, bowling and golf- have been competing in the top division. Football […]