High school football in Tallahassee has had important personalities on and off the field. One personality is Florida A& M University’s Developmental Research School coach and athletic director Ira Reynolds. He has been coaching for more than 20 years in Tallahassee for FAMU DRS and Lincoln High School. Reynolds said […]
Author: Meghann Reilly
Extra money from scholarships non-existent for some students
It’s that time of year again. The time that every Rattler knows well: net check return season. Whether the amount is $500, $1,000 or even $2,000, students often anticipate receiving these refund checks of leftover funds to make car payments, buy groceries, buy books and cover all other excess and […]
Sports fan guide to television for this weekend
I’m starting to wonder if Florida A&M University will ever get a break from the nationally televised match ups. Next up is the biggest game in terms of ranking in Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference so far: the South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. the Rattlers. Both teams are similar. They both have highly mobile […]
Students should adjust to new library hours accordingly
The new hours of operation at Florida A&M’s Coleman Library have become an inconvenience for some students and are causing them to study elsewhere. In previous years, the library closed at 2 a.m., Coleman now closes at midnight Sunday through Thursday. “The library hours are based upon an analysis […]
Obama administration progressing very slowly
It has been nine months since the historic inauguration of President Barack Obama. Unfortunately, I have yet to feel this highly anticipated “change.” As an inspiring media professional, I notice many news productions and political commentaries focus on the negative aspects of his administration […]
Twerk Team sets bad example for younger children
Unlike the other editorial, this opinion piece is not to invite the vivacious young ladies to my graduation party. After I did my research on who the girls were, I did not like what I saw because it was disrespectful and tasteless. Not just to me, but for themselves and […]
Habitat for Humanity campus chapter raises awareness about organization
The campus chapter of Habitat for Humanity continues their builds for the community by helping construct a home on Oct. 3 for Wanneshia Baker, a mother of three in need of stability. Out of 28 other school chapters that applied, FAMU is the only chapter chosen to co-sponsor the four-bedroom, […]
Bond Elementary School all-male class is on their way to success
Principal Pam Hightower of Bond Elementary School created an all-male class last year with second grade students and as a result its success, Hightower is implementing the program again. The purpose was to teach male students good character, morals and the importance of receiving an education and this year, […]
Residents will see decrease in electric bills
Tallahassee electric utility customers will see a lower rate beginning this month. The city announced utility customers will see an eight percent decrease on their next October bill, a declaration that gives city resident, Rondha Showers, a sigh of relief during these tough economic times. “I can now relax a […]
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering proves successful by the ABET
The Florida A&M University-Florida State University College of Engineering was selected as one of the three engineering programs in the United States to receive the Claire L. Felbinger Award for Diversity. Since 2005, the Accreditation Board of Engineering Technology (ABET) gives this award annually to top schools. This year […]