There has been an influx of student patients at Florida A&M’s counseling center this semester. Sources attribute the rise to stress-related issues. Allison Lockard, a counselor at FAMU’s Sunshine Manor, said stress is very common among college-aged individuals. “Stress is an issue for students because they are trying to juggle […]
Author: Apryl McNealy
“Be Out Day” lacks security to Florida A&M students
Students were surprised Saturday to learn the Florida A&M’s annual Orange and Green football game would not be played alongside “Be Out Day.”The festivities usually run alongside each other, however this year, both the school and FAMU’s Police Department decided it would be more efficient to staff if both events […]
Marching 100 says last goodbye to one of their drummers, Ralphael Campbell also known as “Ralphy”
The room was filled with tears of joy and sadness as family, friends and fellow Marching 100 members celebrated the life of Ralphael L. Campbell Jr. Campbell, 23, known as “Ralphy” to his closest friends and family, died in Tallahassee on Monday, Jan 24. Campbell was a member of the […]
Miami based pornographic production company settles with Florida A& M in scholarship funds
A Miami based pornographic production company has reached a settlement agreement to pay Florida A&M $105,000 in regards to the “Big Rattler 77” sex tape.FAMU president, James Ammons, waved the settlement agreement papers above his head claiming victory over RK Netmedia during a press release held in Lee Hall.“Today, we’ve […]
Pre-Law Program offers opportunities to Florida A&M University students
Students can get a taste of law school from new opportunities offered by the Pre-Law Program on campus.Florida A&M offers a year round program for any student interested in law school. FAMU has worked with other universities to send students on a summer program structured with a law school experience. […]
Florida A&M baseball team drop five straight
The Florida A&M University baseball team lost five straight games to EdwardWaters College, Jacksonville University and three games to North Carolina A&T.Head coach Robert Lucas said, “We just didn’t play well. We didn’t swing the bat like I thought we would.The Rattlers kicked off their five game road trip facing […]
Tennis team ends the conference regular season undefeated
The Florida A&M men’s tennis team ended its conference regular season undefeated after a 6-1 victory over the Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats Saturday. The Rattlers finished with a 3-0 record in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and they clinched the number one seed for the conference championship. Senior David Jackson won MEAC […]
Eddie Battle, FAMU quarteback, fights to regain starting position
Eddie Battle, the former starting quarterback before Curtis Pulley, is fighting to regain his starting spot after an injury plagued his season, which gave sophomore Martin Ukpai a chance to shine on Florida A&M’s biggest football stage. Instead of tearing the team apart, the competition gives the Rattlers an extra […]
Hierarchy will ruin Florida A&M University
Three years after the administrative turmoil that defined the Castell Bryant regime, President James H. Ammons and his leadership are still trying to pick up the broken pieces and move forward. However, Sen. Evelyn Lynn, R-Ormond Beach, is seeking to put a damper on FAMU’s progress with the proposal of […]
Few students attend capitol Senate meeting
udent Senate made history by conducting this week’s senate meeting on the floor of the Florida House of Representatives at the Florida State Capitol on Monday. The event, aimed at exposing students to the business of the House of Representatives, did not have as many students or senators present. “It’s […]