With the margin of victory likely to be close, convicted felons could play a crucial role in deciding which presidential candidate bags Florida’s 27 electoral votes. According to the Florida Parole Commission, 123,256 convicted felons have had their rights restored in the past 18 months since Gov. Charlie Crist’s decision […]

During the football game on Saturday, students in the Florida A&M University Green Coalition along with the Caribbean Students Association and volunteers teamed up for the Rattler Recycling Initiative and collected cans and plastic bottles. Ryan Mitchell, environmental specialist for FAMU, said the goal was to recycle more than 1,000 […]

Students in Leon County Public Schools will participate in a mock presidential election where they will vote for their favorite candidate. Through the Kids Voting Leon County program, students will take part in the hands-on experience. Precincts, ballots, voter registration cards and even “I voted” stickers will be a part […]

Hip-hop and R&B fans swarmed inside the Leon County Civic Center on Saturday evening for T.I., Jeezy and friends. “The Set – Part II 2008 Homecoming Concert” was another essential component to this year’s homecoming events, organized by Frontline Promotions and Florida A&M University’s Student Government Association. Frontline Promotions’ Christina […]

A journalism professor received a one-man photo show thanks to his proud daughter. Dr. Michael Abrams, director of Graduate Studies at Florida A&M’s School of Journalism and Graphic Communication, said he was shocked when he was asked by The Tallahassee Museum to display his wildflower photos. Vivi Abrams, Dr. Abrams’ […]

The step show started late. In fact, 30 minutes late. However, as soon as 102.3 FM’s J. Blaze announced that the show was getting started, the crowd erupted in cheers. Zeta Phi Beta started the showcase off with a doll shop theme. Next up to bat were members of Iota […]

I am a student at Florida A&M University and I have many concerns that I would like for you to address. Most of my concerns deal with the lack of money in America. One of my biggest concerns, is how will I be able to survive in a country that […]

Dear Barack Obama, It appears that despite the monkey business with Curious George t-shirts, food stamp tomfoolery, questions over the authenticity of your blackness and paranoia over your assassination, my hope is after Nov. 4., you will be firmly seated behind that century-old timber desk in the Oval Office. It […]

The Florida A&M University Rattlers met the Morgan State University Bears for the 23rd time in team history, on homecoming Saturday. MSU broke the Rattlers impressive three game winning streak in a devastating 13-10 loss. The opening kick-off was returned 59 yards by electrifying defensive back LeRoy Vann.  Junior quarterback […]

Jay- Z said it best: “Men lie. Women lie. Numbers don’t!” Such is the case with current United States president, George W. Bush. A study featured on msnbc.com calculated the numbers to prove “Dub Yah” and company have lied to the American public. According to the msnbc.com study, “Two non- profit […]