One arrest has been made in the Overtown shooting that killed Florida A&M University student Michelle Coleman this summer. At a news conference on August 19, Miami Police Chief John Timoney said that 18-year-old Rodney Miller was one of the suspects in the shooting spree. On July 6, Coleman attended […]
Author: Ryan Demetrius
Hip-Hop fan amid strong Christian values
While growing up, I have always hidden something from my parents; something that I fell in love with ever since my older brother introduced me to it when I was in grade school. Unlike some teens, which may hide dirty magazines, alcohol, or cigarettes, my vice was hip-hop music. “Why […]
Returning Rattlers have high aspirations
On Saturday, the Florida A&M University football team held a live scrimmage at Bragg Memorial Stadium. Head coach Joe Taylor wanted to simulate a live performance and enlisted the services of the Marching 100 band and the cheerleaders for the game. “Anytime you have a live game feel it makes […]
Bethel AME celebrates Family and Friends Day
Hundreds of people poured into the glass and wooden doors of Bethel A.M.E. church on Sunday morning. The sounds of an energetic and soul-stirring choir rang in the ears of those attending yesterday’s 11 a.m. service. The church was in such an awesome overflow that some members and visitors in […]
Track Coach Resigns
On August 27, Florida A&M University track and field coach, Walter McCoy, formally resigned from his position as head coach. Former coach McCoy was arrested and charged with unemployment comp fraud by the Tallahassee Police Department on August 24, but was released to his home the same day. The resignation […]
Letters signal new beginnings (part 2)
In a rush to wrap things up, I realized I never ended my term as editor-in-chief with the standard goodbye letter. After a short but bittersweet four months and 40 issues later, my reign as EIC came to a close last spring. So as I welcome a close friend into […]
FAMU alumna beats on MTV dance show
Everybody has an It factor ,which is the ability to capture the attention of audiences and wow them with unspeakable talent. This It factor for Porche Anthony is the art of dance. The 22-year-old Florida A&M University graduate is a member of the D.C. based hip-hop dance crew Beat Ya […]
Convocation kicks off school year
In an effort to welcome new students on campus, President James Ammons presided over the annual president’s convocation at Florida A&M University’s Gaither Gym. In addition to 27 faculty members that shared the stage with Ammons, there was Gallop Franklin, student body president; Calvin Hayes, student body vice president; and […]
FAMU alumna beats on MTV dance show
Everybody has an It factor ,which is the ability to capture the attention of audiences and wow them with unspeakable talent. This It factor for Porche Anthony is the art of dance. The 22-year-old Florida A&M University graduate is a member of the D.C. based hip-hop dance crew Beat Ya […]
StarMetro makes several route changes
StarMetro officials announced several bus route changes effective Aug. 1 to improve efficiency and performance. The changes included two new routes, eight revised routes, and four discontinued routes. “Each summer StarMetro reviews performance measures for each of its routes,” said StarMetro marketing specialist Heather Harris. “These latest rounds of route […]