Author: Ceddrick Ashley and Theresa Rollins

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Wins lift player morale

The Florida A&M University Rattlers hosted the Howard University Bison Saturday in Gaither Gymnasium. Both teams desperately needed a win, however it was the Rattlers who were able to walk away with a 79-74 victory in overtime, breaking a three game losing streak. The Rattlers trailed the Bison in the […]

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Antics off field can ruin NFL career

National Football League cornerback and kick-return specialist Adam “Pac-man” Jones is once again in a familiar situation – TROUBLE. Now a former member of the Dallas Cowboys, Jones was released after Cowboys’ officials learned he is a suspect in a June 2007 shooting outside a strip club in Atlanta. Jones […]

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Secret hits campus

For some people Florida A&M University is known as the Fashion and Modeling University, said President James Ammons at the Victoria’s Secret PINK press conference Oct. 1, 2008. Indeed some students are on campus wearing what is in style, while typical college students sometimes wear sweat pants and hoodies. The […]

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Unrealistic resolutions fail

At some point everyone has made a resolution. They promise to finally put the cigarette down and pick up the Bible, or to say no to fatty carbohydrates and yes to fruits and veggies. New Year’s resolutions have the power to change lives, yet for most people they have proven […]

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Team lands in MTV spotlight

Florida A&M University Strikers appeared in their first audition episode of MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew, Thursday night. The Strikers, known on the show as the Striker All Stars, auditioned last October in Atlanta. Strikers’ founder and director, Shepiro Hardemon, described the audition process as the “most exciting” part. “The […]

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Box brings new TV experience to customers

The Federal Communications Commission has launched a digital converter box that will replace analog television, nationwide starting midnight Feb. 17, 2009. With the digital converter box, viewers will receive digital television and broadcasters are able to put forward better pictures and sound. The converter serves as an adapter for analog […]

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Rattlers win in double overtime

An enthusiastic crowd was in attendance as the 3-10 Rattlers looked to continue their winning streak against the 7-7 Pirates of Hampton University. During the first half the Pirates seemed to be in control, as they scored frequently in transition and capitalized on numerous turnovers. Vincent Simpson led Hampton’s players […]

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Lady Rattlers ready for rivals

The Florida A&M University Lady Rattlers basketball team is gearing up for its first conference game Saturday against rival Bethune-Cookman University. The Rattlers are carrying a (3-2) record while the Wildcats are currently (4-1). Coming into this game both teams look to be evenly matched in terms of offensive statistics.  […]