When it comes to superstar Ben Stiller- the sky is definitely the limit. With blockbusters like “Starsky and Hutch,” “Meet the Fockers” and “The Heartbreak Kid” under his belt, Stiller has proved time and time again that he can bring in the big bucks. The same can be said about […]

After being kicked off the Florida A&M University’s volleyball team, Marrita Royster-Crocket could have wasted her talents, but instead she decided to take them overseas to Switzerland to pursue her dreams.  Royster-Crockett was dismissed by the athletic department after being classified as academically ineligible last year.  “They told us we […]

Florida A&M University is cracking down on vendors selling bootleg orange and green merchandise. President James Ammons announced that “Knock-off” FAMU merchandise is now illegal. Ammons, speaking at the press conference at Bragg stadium Tuesday, said it was important to ban counterfeit products and the vendors who sell them, in […]

As Valerie White, a Florida A&M University professor, returned to Tallahassee Saturday afternoon, she was informed that her home was flooded. White remained optimistic though. “I was always hopeful that it wouldn’t be as bad as I thought,” said White. When White pulled up to go into her home she […]

The Florida primary elections began Tuesday and polls were opened from 7 a.m.-7 p.m at precinct 1311 on Adams Street. Despite the tropical storm threatening the area, many people voted at the precinct voted for a various number of reasons, despite the tropical storm threatening the area.. Tracey Norris, a […]

Despite probationary problems during the 2007-2008 school year, the Florida A&M University Office of Student Affairs still has a goal of increasing enrollment. 12,000 students are projected to enroll this fall. Danielle Kennedy-Lamar, Associate Vice President of Student Affairs, said the effort was to focus on “retention and graduation rates” […]

The Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity club house was vandalized on Tuesday. The house, which is currently unoccupied,, was broken into and spray painted both inside and out. Andy St. Hilaire, 22, was on his way home Tuesday morning when he saw police cars in front of the frat house. “I […]

For the past few years it seemed there has rarely been a positive reflection of FAMU. I was a freshman in 2004 and year after year financial problems haunted the reputation of our school. Then the May 2007 SACS decision created uncertainty for every Rattler. Throughout the years, we have […]

I am an ’80s baby all the way. However, I’m not sure if bringing back the whole ’80s fad is a good idea. I consider myself pretty fashion forward and I do have a habit of throwing on a pair of leggings or some bamboo earrings. But you have to […]

Saturday’s first home game is approaching soon but who will be calling the game is still up in the air. According to the Tallahassee Democrat, the latest broadcaster for the Rattlers, Roy Eavins was fired less than a month after he was picked to replace Keith Miles, a professor for […]