As Tallahassee officials seek to create an “18-hour downtown,” much of the attention is focused on Gaines Street. Major changes will also take place on FAMU’s campus. The Florida A&M University campus will feel the impact of a 1.3-mile road extension. City leaders want to extend FAMU Way, which currently […]
Author: Kiah Jones
Having fun on a small sum
The Atlanta Classic weekend is always an itinerary-packed event for students, alumni and Atlantans. Celebrating its 20th year, the Annual Bank of America Atlanta Football Classic always delivers great football along with a halftime worth staying in your seats. But with the weekend’s cookouts, shopping at Lenox Square and the […]
Women talk about careers
The Tallahassee student chapter of the Association for Women in Communications, sponsored a student to professional meet and greet function. The meeting took place Wednesday evening at Beef O’ Brady’s from 5:30 to 7:30p.m. Several young ladies and one young man gathered from Florida A&M and Florida State Universities, as […]
Students adopt better study habits
With so much going on around Florida A&M University’s campus, it could be hard for students to focus on studying. Some people have said that college is a place for fun and creating everlasting memories. However, other students have argued that college is first a place for education. Lanise […]
Students get military workout
The Rattler community is getting in shape-military style. This past Tuesday marked the first day of Military Boot Camp at the FAMU fitness center. The six-week program is a total body workout and consists of physical fitness exercises derived from a wide variety of military programs. FAMU ROTC, along with […]
Rattlers set for ‘Classic’ game
The 20th Annual Bank of America Football Classic is in Atlanta this weekend. The rivalry between Florida A&M and Tennessee State Universities are the hottest ticket in town. The Rattlers are hoping to grab their fifth consecutive victory-their first under head coach Joe Taylor. Last year’s 18-17 nail biting victory […]
McCain using crisis to buy time, more votes
After all the bad press that John McCain has recently received from his change in views about the bailout, it’s no wonder he proposed Wednesday to reschedule the presidential debate. According to an article posted on www. pantograph.com, John McCain has suggested that Barack Obama’s delay Friday’s debate to assist […]
Injuries hit cross-country men
As the victors two years in a row the Florida A&M University cross-country men’s team is going into the Atlanta Classic meet with optimism despite the recent injuries of players on the team. “We have a couple of guys hurt,” said head cross-country coach Rey Robinson. The players hurt are […]
Women runners look to repeat
The cross-country women’s team is looking for a repeat of last year’s performance victory at the Atlanta Classic track meet. “Last year, we won it,” said head coach, Macial Malone. “We’re going in it with that attitude.” Malone said that the team has been preparing for the meet with group […]
Economy dries up student cash flow
I’m broke. And depression comes along with being broke – simple. I don’t go out to the club anymore. I don’t go out to eat with friends. My cell phone isn’t even on. I can’t afford it! Currently homeless, I spend several hours staring into the deep, dark abyss when […]