In the music industry, making it to five albums is a milestone. In the rap world, it shows that you have not only been successful as an artist because of your longevity but also signifies some of your best work. Five albums should also have showcased your evolution as an […]
Author: Maurice Johnson
Many options available for students, travelers during classic weekend in Atlanta
Since 1944 the Rattlers of Florida A&M University have battled the Tennessee State University Tigers in a pigskin battle of historically black colleges. With both schools residing in capital cities, the Atlanta Classic stands as a central meeting place for a game that has been played in Georgia’s capital since […]
Team heads to Atlanta for all-star challenge
The Florida A&M University Honda Campus All-Star Challenge Team will participate in its first ever debate against Tennessee State University today. The forum will be hosted by the 100 Black Men of Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center, as an Atlanta Classic event. “The Honda All-Star Team traditionally does […]
Students’ options rich at bowling alley
Galimore Lanes, the campus bowling alley which offers seven operating bowling lanes and seven pool tables, looks to get more students involved by offering free bowling lessons and billiards classes. Ralph Coleman Jr., student affairs coordinator, who oversees Galimore Lanes and the Rattler’s Den, is in the process of implementing […]
It is hard to forgive and forget if you have been done wrong
It was a beautiful Monday morning when my friend Katie and I decided to go to her boyfriend’s house to see if he wanted to go with us to breakfast. When we arrived at his house, there was another car there. Katie ruled that since he has roommates, maybe the […]
Strike force cracks down on drunk driving
Student drivers should be alert when driving on the weekends because the cops are cracking down. The Florida A&M University Police Department, in cooperation with the police departments of Florida State University and Tallahassee, Leon County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Highway Patrol, has recently implemented the Leon County Multi-Agency […]
Muslim community observes holy month of Ramadan, receives American respect
This week marks a special observance for students of the Islamic faith. Ramadan, the ninth month of the lunar calendar, is a time when Muslims fast and commemorate the belief that during this month, the holy scriptures of the Quran were revealed to the prophet Muhammad. The entire month is spent […]
Older Janet attempts to be trendy with album
You can call her Janet or “Ms. Jackson if you’re nasty!” Whatever you want to call her, just know she recently dropped her ninth album titled “20 Y.O.” This album marks the 20th anniversary of Jackson’s career-making album “Control,” which was released in 1986. At the age of 40, Janet […]
Atlanta sets stage for clash between foes
The legacy of black college football can be told from alumni to current students everywhere for decades. The loud sound from the band, the university paraphernalia vendors and the rivalries remind everyone that it’s game time. “There was a time when TSU beat us, and their band played all through […]
Drug intake by athletes goes beyond just steroids
During the past couple decades, steroids have become a major pollutant of our entire sports world. From Ben Johnson’s doping allegations to Jason Giambi and the BALCO scandal, it seems as though many athletes continue trying to find an edge on the competition. But with more stringent drug testing in […]