The Rattlers got the job done Monday evening at Gaither Gymnasium, winning 83 to 68 over the Winston Salem State University Rams. But they were not completely satisfied with their efforts. Monday’s game was a good win, but not a great one. That was the sentiment of several members of […]
Author: Barbara Charles
KAPPAS GET TWO YEARS IN PRISON, PROBATION
Two members of FAMU’s Alpha Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. received their sentences today. Circuit Court Judge Kathleen Dekker announced that Jason Harris, 25 and Michael Morton, 23 will each serve 24 months in prison. The judge credited the two with 47 days already served in jail. […]
TJs DJs Preview
Do you have musical talent or ever thought about getting into the music business, but you just did not know who to talk to or where to begin? For most, this dilemma impedes the pursuit of dreams. Tallahassee’s best kept secret on how to get in the business is TJ’s […]
Music conference provides break into industry
Do you have musical talent or ever thought about getting into the music business, but you just did not know who to talk to or where to begin? For most, this dilemma impedes the pursuit of dreams. Tallahassee’s best kept secret on how to get in the business is TJ’s […]
Judge to deliver Kappas’ sentence
Two members of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity charged with felony hazing will face a circuit judge today to be sentenced. Jason Harris, 25, and Michael Morton, 23, are scheduled to meet at 2:30 p.m. in Leon County Courtroom No. 3A to go before Judge Kathleen Dekker. Chuck Hobbs, attorney […]
Hollywood theme: Only white people can save us
I’m sorry; I just have trouble understanding why nearly every movie about African Americans portrays us as having a weakness only white people can help us overcome. It’s starting to be a bit annoying, not to mention redundant. I’m sure we have all seen the preview that sounds something like […]
Court to decide if Kappas face retrial trial
The three Kappa Alpha Psi members whose cases were declared a mistrial for a second time Dec. 15 will stand today before Circuit Judge Kathleen Dekker to find out whether they will be retried. Brian Bowman, 23, of Oakland, Calif., Cory Gray, 23, of Montgomery, Ala., and Marcus Hughes, 21, […]
Lady Rattlers bear the elements in defeat
With cold and heavy wind, it wasn’t your typical tennis weather Sunday afternoon, but the Lady Rattlers had to keep playing.The Florida A&M University Lady Rattlers played the Jacksonville University Dolphins and lost 6-1. “It was a well-fought match, but (the Lady Rattlers) have to learn how to close the […]
Students think it’s odd to display school spirit
Why can’t students wear FAMU paraphernalia without people asking if they’re an athlete? Are these the only occasions for which to show your school spirit? Even though FAMU was named the No. 1 University in the nation for black students, there seems to be a lack of Rattler pride shown […]
Turnovers becoming all too common
The Lady Rattlers could have made things a lot easier for themselves. In their 53-57 loss to the Hornets of Delaware State University, the Lady Rattlers turned the ball over 24 times, giving the Hornets numerous opportunities to keep the game close and eventually take home a victory. A myriad […]