What is this young man? Who is he At times I wonder about him In a small space and time wrapped with strings made of mystery in my soul. Could it be he would want more from me Or just somebody, I’d give whatever to him. Sometimes I find myself […]
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Sports Update
Saturday the Rattlerettes swept Morgan State, 3-0 (30-24, 30-14, 30-21) to capture the MEAC conference championship for the second time in three seasons.-Aita Junek,Shante Haymore and Anisha Nicholson were named to the NCAA all-tournament team-Haymore was named league MVP and the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player.-Volleyball Coach Tony Trifonov increased his […]
Professors must provide education, understanding
Have you ever witnessed your professor bite off a fellow students head? I’m not talking about a baby bite , I’m talking about a bite so deep and so painful it gives you nightmares. Okay, maybe its not that serious. However, this is a major issue that FAMU students have […]
Brutality defeats fraternity purpose
It’s really embarrassing to tell your parents that you’ve failed a class you should have passed. It’s even more embarrassing to tell your parents you were questioned by the police for the hospitalization of a fellow student. On Nov. 11, Markus Parker, a member of the marching band, was hospitalized […]
Kill bin Laden in battle, not trial
The nation has dealt with the threat of terrorism for a little over two months. It appears that progress is being made as the United States continues airstrikes over Afghanistan. According to Victoria Clarke, spokeswoman for Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld, the airstrikes have resulted in the deaths of senior […]
Campus construction nears completion
Many of us know that we are in the process of constructing buildings in various departments. For now, I will focus on the two main ones most people are aware of. The School of Business and Industry is adding on a west wing to enhance their department. The School of […]
Cheerleaders have high hopes with new coach
The Rattler sidelines will never be the same. The cheerleaders have a new coach who brings a new attitude and a new Rattler spirit. Angela Ross, the new coach, was approached by Annie Sloan, vice president of Student Affairs, about the position last spring and happily accepted. Ross said she […]
Rattlers dive into pool of success
The men’s and women’s swimming teams traveled to Orlando to face Rollins College and the University of Tampa in a dual meet on Nov. 3. Rollins College edged by the Rattlers 47-39 while defeating the Rattlerettes 74-11. The University of Tampa also managed to swim by both FAMU teams, defeating […]
‘The It’ stimulates the mind, heart
The highly anticipated showing of this semester’s show “The IT: 911” took place Wednesday and Thursday in Lee Hall Auditorium. As the crowd walked into Lee Hall the deejay, Yogi, a personality of WANM 90.5 FM, controlled the crowd with the latest tracks. This pre-show atmosphere contrasted the outpouring of […]
College grads no longer prey on job hunt
Every year thousands of students graduate from college seeking employment. Many with the expectations of finding a decent paying job and they end up with the difficultly of unemployment. Roland Cherasard, 24, a FAMU business graduate and Florida State law graduate, from Port Charlotte, has been patiently waiting for an […]