A combination of momentum and attitudes was what fueled the Rattler football team to a 30-17 win over the Howard Bison, Saturday at the legendary Bragg Memorial Stadium. The win was a critical one for the Rattlers with the team coming into the game with a 0-2 record, and with […]
Author: Lonetta Johnson
No more baggy pants: Trend on the verge of being outlawed
Anthrax, botulism, cholera, hepatitis, and baggy pants: All epidemics. Wait, baggy pants? Has wearing them really become so widespread? For the past couple of years different states have taken that notion into consideration. On August 23, in the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Atlanta city councilman, C.T. Martin, proposed an ordinance that […]
Afrocentricity: African Heritage Becomes of Growing
Students at FAMU are setting out to educate more black youths about the significance and cultural importance of Afrocentricity. Eric Hardy, 20, head of public relations for the FAMU Student Alliance for Cultural Development said most people don’t know what afrocentricity is. “Most people think [Afrocentricity] and take it to […]
Cyril Gillion gives back with new novel
Cyril Gillion’s, “The Other Side of the Pillow” seeks to be a testimony of the hardships that blacks face. Gillion, a former Florida A&M student, released the novel with the intent of encouraging black youth to read. “The main point I want people to get out the book is that […]
The Winning Team
Administration at Florida A&M University has a new face, several in fact. James Ammons, the university’s tenth president, brought six people with him from North Carolina Central University to become part of his leadership team. These administrators took over several top positions at the university. Among the group are three […]
Give Bonds a break
Of course you know Barry Bonds finally broke the all-time home run record but now let us address the continual discussion of whether Barry Bonds cheated to achieve this goal or not. Yeah, he cheated. But everyone else cheats too. It is unfair to discuss Barry Bond’s steroid usage but […]
Students express joy after timely arrival of net checks
Whether a student needs to pay a bill or look ‘fly’ in a new outfit with matching shoes, one thing remains the same; students have expenses. With their net checks in the mail or in their accounts, it won’t be too hard to keep that cell phone. A net check […]
The Reaction: MTV Video Music Awards
Students who watched the Sunday broadcast of the MTV Video Music Awards said, “It seemed like a party on TV.” And other students said they were shocked at the decline and quality of the broadcast over the years. Robyn Dean, 20, a junior nursing student from Tallahassee was one of […]
IMAX delivers premium viewing experiences
IMAX viewers don’t just watch a movie, they become immersed in the exploding sound and overwhelming screen size that the theatre has to offer. With quality movie experiences and a student discount, what do students have to lose? The Challenger Learning Center that houses three components: The IMAX theatre, the […]
Knowledge about money helps finances
So you say you love money? What do you know about money other than what it can buy you? If you plan on making money or already are, it is your obligation to learn how it shapes the economy. Know how the circulation of money affects you and how you […]