The Florida A&M University Rattlers (1-1, 0-0) may have defeated the Warner Southern College Royals 88-61 in their home opener on Tuesday night, but FAMU head coach Mike Gillespie Sr. was not pleased with his team’s performance. “I’m not satisfied,” Gillespie said. “We need to play a lot better in […]
Author: Akeem Anderson
Will Rattler pride get rained out at Classic?
The Florida A&M University football team will take the field against Bethune-Cookman College in the Walt Disney World Florida Classic Saturday. Thousands of Rattlers and Wildcats will make the trek to Orlando. We certainly hope the skies remain clear and the sun shines throughout the duration of the contest. If […]
Linemen establish bond on and off the field
Their motto before every game is “150-no sacks.” And the Florida A&M University Rattler offensive line practices hard four times during the week to make sure they meet that goal every Saturday. On the field the unit has to establish a bond to accomplish its weekly goals, but the unity […]
Live right before it is too late
Who knew you could go brain dead from and die of a stroke at age 39? I didn’t, and apparently, neither did my cousin. I seemed to have put my health on the backburner while in college. It wasn’t until my mom called and told me about my cousin that […]
NBA, let the boys play their way
OK David Stern, this is going too far. The mandates on player apparel on game days were understandable. It’s not too much to ask for players to trade in the gold and platinum chains for Brooks Brothers ties. Although some people said it was an attempt to rid the league […]
NBA director converses with first sports business class
Thousands of miles could not keep NBA Director of Events and Attractions Bill Terrell away from FAMU Tuesday. The first ever sport, recreation and entertainment marketing class, consisting of 43 students, met in the south-wing boardroom of the School of Business and Industry for a conference call with the highly […]
McDonald’s restaurants get a ‘McMakeover’ to appeal to younger crowds
It’s out with the old and in with the new for 13,000 McDonald’s restaurants in America, but restaurants in Tallahassee won’t be seeing too many changes. After 50 years of the classic red roofs, plastic furniture, and no-frills design, the fast-food giant is changing its look to cater to a […]
Real estate can pay off for college grads
When it comes to diversifying an investment portfolio, real estate can be a viable addition for recent college graduates, especially with interest rates being historically low. “It’s an investment that never seems to depreciate,” said Gwen Morgan, managing broker for Century 21 First Realty. “It’s a good, stable investment.” For […]
‘Rhythm Rushers’ promote culture through dance
There are many organizations on campus that promote understanding different cultures, but one in particular uses the art of music and dance to show different aspects of its customs. The Bahamian Junkanoo Rhythm Rushers is a group of students who share its performances with hopes that its Florida A&M University […]
Group offers financial advice to help students plan
The Florida A&M University Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People hosted “Economic Empowerment: Changing Your Future Today,” a seminar that addressed various money management issues students face. The seminar, held Monday in the Perry-Paige Auditorium, gave students tips to achieve financial freedom. “This is a […]