Author: Akeem Anderson

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Rattler QB arrested for faking robbery

FAMU student Mike Johnson, 19, has been arrested for filing a false police report Tuesday after he claimed that he was robbed and threatened by two armed gunman in his Gibbs Hall dorm room. According to the police report, Johnson alleged that three masked men stormed into his dorm room […]

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Administration existing behind smoke screen, no real solution

On entering the office of Henry Kirby, Dean of Students and Associate Vice President, he welcomed me with open arms after seeing that I had come to him with an issue involving the University. After mentioning weed being smoked on campus he quickly gave me his undivided attention. “This is […]

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Joyner awards students

Florida A&M University has raised more than $800,000 toward its goal of $1.5 million for the Tom Joyner Scholarship Foundation. The Tom Joyner Foundation was established to help students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities continue their education. Each month an HBCU is chosen to receive a TJF scholarship. Although […]

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NBC takes Knight Rider on first big-screen test drive

After trying its hand at updating the “Bionic Woman” television series, NBC has now set its executive sights on another popular ’80s show. “Knight Rider” was a highly successful television series featuring David Hasselhoff as an everyday hero that drove an ultramodern sports car that could talk. The series premiered […]

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Still the one

After weeks of speculation, Dean Of Students Henry L. Kirby confirmed Sheerie Edwards still holds her post as Miss Florida A&M University. The discussion concerning whether Edwards, 21, is eligible to maintain her title was held during the sixth session of the 37th Student Senate on Monday. The Senate decided […]

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Leadbelly: Poet brings FAMU knowledge & soul

Florida A&M University experienced a day of poetry and uncut wisdom on Monday from Tyehimba Jess, the author of the award-winning poetry book, “Leadbelly.” After reciting a soulful and uplifting piece from his poetry collection, Jess left the audience thrown because his soft-spoken voice and conservative appearance didn’t match his […]

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Student PR firm unveils new look

PRodigy announced its new slogan, logo and company initiatives for the spring semester at its press conference Feb. 18 at 10 a.m. PRodigy, is a Florida A&M University campus-based, student-run public relations firm. It was founded in the early 1990s and serves as an opportunity for public relations students to […]

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Florida A&M outplayed, outnumbered by Coppin

The Lady Rattlers fought hard and put up a great effort but still fell prey to the Coppin State Eagles 85-64 Monday night at Gaither Gym. Coach Debra Clark said the game was very tough. “Their team has so much depth with their size and speed,” Clark said. “They noticed […]

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Coppin State Eagles fly past Rattlers

In a nail biting game against the Coppin State Eagles, the Florida A&M men’s basketball team fell short during the last 45 seconds, losing 69-68 Monday night. The game was tied up eight times and had 16 lead changes. A dunk by Eagles’ Julian Conyers at 13:31 gave Coppin a […]

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Weed on campus? Value of education going up in smoke

Herb being smoked in front of the Florida A&M University café was the last thing I expected on my way to buy a No. 2 with a coke from Pizza Hut. The cloud of smoke coming from the mouths of people sitting around the eatery’s outer brick wall almost choked […]