We first met Shannon Holt, up and coming recording artist, at the State of The Black Student Summit last month where she shared her views on higher education, women, the black race and politics as she sang “One Nation Under,” which she co-wrote and produced. On her album entitled “The […]
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Rattler wrestlers not driven by recognition
In a sport where success is measured by determination and earned respect as opposed to fame and a sizeable paycheck, the FAMU wrestling club has thrived and has big plans for the future of the sport at our University. “It’s not about the glory,” said senior construction engineer major, and […]
Driscoll journeys back to the field
After the South Carolina State loss, FAMU Head Coach Rubin Carter told reporters he was optimistic that quarterback Josh Driscoll, a 23 year-old senior from Ft. Smith, Ark., would be healthy and back in uniform for the homecoming game. He was. After being out for over a month, Driscoll, a […]
A Man of Wisdom Is Laid to Rest.. Comment
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Rattlers strike a victory for the eleventh time
The game did not start on time, but that may have been the only thing that could have stopped Rashard Pompey Saturday afternoon. The senior running back had a career day in the Rattlers 31-17 victory over Norfolk State, to give FAMU its 11th consecutive homecoming victory. After gaining only […]
Ladies’ MEAC streak intact
The Lady Rattlers volleyball team’s winning streak continues as they won their 12th game in a row against the Lady Aggies of North Carolina A&T State University Sunday afternoon in Gaither Gym. The Rattlers beat the Lady Aggies 3-0, with scores of 30-16, 30-18 and 30-19. The Lady Rattlers remain undefeated […]
A man of wisdom is laid to rest
A man who influenced the lives of many, both on the field and in the classroom, has passed while leaving an impression of achievement to all. Frank Parker Scruggs Sr. died Oct. 18 at the age of 83. Scruggs was a mentor to athletes and students everywhere, especially to those […]
Lack of homecoming enthusiasm observed by both students and alumni
A flurry of students stand impatiently under the rays of the steaming florida sun, waiting. Some are upset about the heat, others could care less, and there are a few who are so excited, they’ve taken the bad situation and turned it into something enjoyable. Whether they are waiting in […]
“…Rattlers will strike, and strike and strike again”
Homecoming 2005 was the first time in my past memory of over 20+ years that students and alumni was not treated with the ‘rattler strike ‘ speech. Why? The President makes her presence felt in all other venues of the campus. Suddenly, she is just an acting President and, as […]
Local groups give aid to small businesses
In the United States, small businesses have a major impact on the overall economy. In fact, the Florida First Capital Finance Corporation reports that small businesses account for 99.7 percent of all employer firms nationally. However, despite these statistics, starting a small business still can be a daunting task. For […]