Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church hosted “Making our Neighborhoods Work” Saturday, which was a training seminar for community empowerment through involvement. For many of the students, Tallahassee is not a home; it is a transitional setting as they further their education, said Daryll Jones, one of the executive directors of […]
Author: Kimberly Carnage
School Spirit far from lacking at convocation
Interim President Castell V. Bryant announced Friday during convocation that the National Science Foundation for Research and Technology gave the university a $5 million grant. The President’s Convocation, which started at 3 p.m. Friday, was held in he newly air-conditioned Gaither Gymnasium. “Despite the headlines, we are still No. 1 […]
Inauguration brings new leaders into office
Among those sworn in during inauguration Thursday were Student Government Association President Phillip Agnew and Vice President Monique Gillum. Agnew and Gillum were elected to the positions last spring after running unopposed, a feat which Gillum cites as a sign she and Agnew were perfect for the positions. The ceremony […]
It was more than just a typical home opener for Rattler wide receiver Willie Hayward.
It was more than just a typical home opener for Rattlers wide receiver Willie Hayward. Closing out the game with three big grabs, this 6-foot-4 inch Miami-bred junior helped change the game’s momentum for the Florida A&M University offense. Hayward hauled in six catches for 114 yards; his longest reception […]
Last second touchdown propels Rattlers to win
After a 25-21 comeback win over the Winston-Salem State Rams (1-3), no one is more familiar with the phrase “better late than never” than the Florida A&M University Rattler (2-2 overall, 1-1 MEAC) football team. The team battled back from a 14-3 deficit at halftime to pull out a breathtaking […]
University alumni seek to reach community with gospel group
DayStar*Music Group Inc. was started five years ago by Florida A&M University alumni in an effort to inspire the urban community through gospel music, DayStar* members said. Raphael “The Prophet” Ashanti of Pensacola, founder and president of the spiritual trifecta, said the name DayStar is based upon the “principle of […]
Housing officials trying to improve dorm life
Students at Florida A&M University come from all over the world, hoping to adjust to the place they will call home for at least their freshman year. Now that FAMU students staying on campus have been given the opportunity to become accustomed to their places of residence over the past […]
Saturday’s Football Game
The Florida A&M Rattlers overcame the Winston-Salem State Rams, 25-21, in the final seconds of Saturday’s game. More details in the sports section.
Fans geared up for first home matchup
It’s the feeling of being at a Rattler football game. Anyone who has been there may understand just what it is. The one that comes with the smoke emanating from grills in the parking lot during the celebrated tailgate parties. The feeling that comes along with buying one of the […]
Gaither still waiting for air-conditioning
The headline story on the university’s Web site totes today’s President’s Convocation will be in the “now air-conditioned” Gaither Gym. But don’t put those church fans away just yet.Construction was expected to be completed today, but project manager James Noone Jr. said the project has been delayed a month because […]