While most students were enjoying their summer break away from school, Jonathan Kelly spent it juggling work, class and, most importantly, training for the upcoming basketball season. “We don’t really have off-season conditioning as a team or what not,” Kelly said. “But with my conditioning coach, (Javier Perez, who is […]
Author: Gabrielle Brinson and Daana Burnette
Rattlers fall to Tulane Green Wave, 39-19
NEW ORLEANS, La.-Florida A&M could’ve certainly used the services of suspended senior standout defensive tackle John Edwards to plug up some of Tulane’s glaring holes Saturday. Those holes allowed the Green Wave to amass 233 yards on the ground and defeat the Rattlers 39-19 at the Louisiana Superdome in the […]
Discrepancies discredit petition
Members of the National Alumni Association are now challenging the Board of Trustees to oust Fred Gainous from his current presidential tenure. And they have taken their open protest against President Gainous to arguably the most visible venue in the world. That’s right people, the Internet. On their Web site, […]
What the ‘Real World’ is about
Images of M&Ms and Santa Claus danced through my head as I watched the season premiere of MTV’s “The Real World: Philadelphia.” While the cast partied away in the requisite local bar, the only thing that came to mind was an M&M’s holiday commercial that plays 12,001 times in the […]
Annual SGA explosion hits campus
The SGA Explosion drew a crowd of students Wednesday night looking to eat, socialize and network. The event, a recruitment fair for campus organizations, was sponsored by the Student Government Association. The expo included groups such as the student lobbying department of SGA, the Campus Activity Board, Essence Dance Theater, […]
Politicians, foundation join forces for sickle cell
Two local politicians have joined ranks for the 1st Benefit Golf Tournament hosted by Jake Gaither Golf Association, Inc. and the Sickle Cell Found, Inc. Sen. Al Lawson and County Commissioner Bill Proctor will host the event Saturday in order to bring awareness of the disease to the local community. […]
Senator rails against petition
Senate President Ramon Alexander called a press conference Wednesday to address a concern regarding an on-line petition to oust President Gainous. On the petition, which has no written signatures and only typed names, “Ramon J. Alexander” appears as number 1491 on the petition with a comment that reads “I used […]
SGA’s fall election season underway
With student government elections set to begin shortly, and campaign week well underway, the candidates for graduate president and vice are running uncontested. Sandy Jean Philipe and Rachel Young declared candidacy as write-in candidates Thursday, after realizing that no one was running for the positions. “With the graduate positions, there’s […]
FAMU Announcements
2004-2005vehicle registration for students will be Sept. 13-17 from 8:30 a.m. ñ 4 p.m. Registration is free to all registered students. Please bring proof of enrollment, vehicle registration, picture ID and proof of housing (for residents only). Journey Magazine is sponsoring two dorm room makeovers for a lucky guy and […]
New cost of living often costs more
When the time comes to return to college, the most essential matter to students usually is the infamous net check. For many students, the statement President Gainous made at the first convocation of the school year proved to be true. These students checked their mailboxes constantly since that Friday and […]