Author: Mario Brock

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Cornerback sparks special teams play

Almost every NCAA football team has a player who can change the game once the ball is in his hands. The Rattler football team appears to have found such a player in Leroy Vann. A cornerback and return specialist, Vann has helped the team jump out to an impressive 6-2 […]

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Rattlers look to avoid turnovers in next game

Florida A&M University’s football team (6-2) is determined not to repeat last game’s mistakes, in this weekend’s Homecoming game. “I hope that things will go in our favor and that we will come out better this time, but if we have to repeat that moment again, we are up for […]

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FAMU wrestlers earn top honors

The Florida A&M wrestling team had three first place finishers in the Venom pre-season opener Oct. 25. Three nationally ranked wrestlers will return to the team this season, which begins on Nov. 1. Head wrestling coach Abdul Sharif, said he is familiar with the competition because he participated last year. […]

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Taylor pushes team to next level

Florida A&M Rattler football is back on track this year, and many players have credited first-year, head football coach, Joe Taylor. Taylor has not wasted any time returning FAMU to gridiron glory. A year ago, the Rattlers record was 2-7. This year, the record is 6-2. In one year, Taylor […]

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Ford showcases new vehicles

Ford Motor Company joined in on the week’s Homecoming events on Monday, with the Ford Drives U Homecoming Kick-Off.  With free food, showcased vehicles including a customized FAMU Ford Flex, and services from Sam’s Club representatives, the Ford Drives U event kept students flocking to the Student Service Center to […]

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Fashion show tackles politics

Red, white and blue was the main color scheme for Monday night’s Florida A&M University homecoming fashion show. The colors undersored the evening’s theme, the presidential inauguration. During the pre-show, FAMCAST held a live telecast to allow students to voice their opinions about fashion as they waited in line outside […]

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Cultural center good for city

Today marked the beginning of a cultural change for downtown Tallahassee. This morning both the Johns and Clemens building were demolished to make way for Tallahassee’s performance arts center. Mayor John Marks said, “This will be a catalyst for the re-development of Gaines,” according to the Tallahassee Democrat. “We are […]

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Black spending habits out of control

Check out that candy painted Chevy sitting on 22s, talk about pimp my ride.One thing that gets many Americans in a lot of trouble is spending money. But it appears blacks tend to be more materialistic than any other culture.Lessons on budgeting is replaced with the notion that to have […]

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Deadline nears for taking LSAT

The last opportunity for graduating seniors to take the Law School Admission Test is coming up in December, making November the last full month to study. The Law School Admissions Council recommends that students take the LSAT on Oct. 4 or Oct. 6. However, law schools can also use December […]

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Halloween masks banned at FAMU

Florida A&M University students should think twice about wearing a scary mask across campus this Halloween. FAMU police banned all costume masks, as part of their crime fighting efforts. Sgt. Sherri Luke, FAMU crime prevention officer, said students have limited visibility when wearing a mask and that creates safety issues […]