Batter Jordan Curtis at the plate, against Alcorn State. After losing to Alcorn State 8-5, the Florida A&M University (FAMU) Rattlers baseball team rebounded in a spectacular fashion winning 11-3 in game two. The second baseman, John Capra, got the Rattlers on the scoreboard early with a home run in […]
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Senate Bill 90 Makes Texting While Driving A Primary Offense
The days of carelessly texting while driving is becoming a thing of the past, as Senate Bill 90 cracks down on texting and driving laws, and would allow law enforcement to give citations to those who do. The bill, which is similar to House Bill 33 that goes into effect […]
Etiquette class held in the Grand Ballroom
Etiquette class held in the Grand Ballroom on March 2 from 5-8 p.m. Photo credit: Akilah Smith Knowing proper etiquette at the table is more than just putting a napkin on your lap and blessing your food. Held on March 2 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Grand […]
New SGA President Elect David Jackson III hopes to repair factions in student government
David Jackson III makes strides in his upcoming position for SGA President Photo credit: David Jackson III Since 2016, the Student Government Association at Florida A&M University (FAMU) has come through a couple of rough tumble elections. Plagued by accusations and court proceedings involving election tampering, re-vote, impeachment and resignation, the […]
Rattlers upbeat going into MEAC tourney
Photo credit: Sydne Vigille Despite Thursday’s 89-77 loss to arch-rival Bethune-Cookman, the FAMU men’s basketball team ended the regular season on a strong note — winning three of its final four games going into this week’s MEAC Tournament. The Rattlers (8-24, 7-9 in MEAC) will take on Howard (10-22, 7-9) […]
FAMU’s viticulture center has grape expectations
Center for Viticulture and Small Fruit Research wine processing and grape research room. | Photo credit: Thaddaeus Watkins To uphold a legacy and increase knowledge of grapes, researchers at Florida A&M are being put to the test. Expectations are required to continue the capabilities and future of grapes and wines produced at […]
Natural remedies and the African American community
Natural herbs and oils that are blended into medicinal concoctions using a mortar and pestle. | Photo credit: Getty Images There is no direct definition of natural remedies. However, the African-American community makes use of the term often when confronted with illness. Natural remedies can be the use of herbs, […]
From Gaines Street to glory: A business owner’s journey to success
With humble beginnings as a tiny storefront on Gaines Street, to a chance to be one of the only independent businesses located in the Governor’s Square Mall, the road to success for Pink Shoe Bag hasn’t been an easy journey. Anthony Castro, owner of this women’s shoe store, first opened […]
Illegal parking causing problems on FAMU campus
Chelsey Brown is a graduate student at Florida A&M. She has a handicap parking permit, but too often Brown finds that the spaces reserved for handicap parking on campus are occupied by vehicles without a permit. “When it comes to the availability of handicap parking spots, I definitely feel that […]
Rattlers tennis defeated by the Trojans at home
The men's tennis team fell to the Troy University Trojans, suffering a 6-1 loss on their home court on Friday afternoon. Photo credit: Asia Irvin The Florida A&M Rattlers fell to the Troy University Trojans, suffering a critical 6-1 loss on their home court on February 23. The Trojans swept the […]