Florida A&M’s women’s cross-country team will not be competing next month at a regional championship because of injuries. Head women’s coach Darlene Moore said Tuesday that her runners would sit out the National Collegiate Athletic Association Regional Championships to recuperate. Both the men’s and women’s cross-country teams dominated last weekends […]
Author: Marc Betancourt
No reason to cheat in college
Academic dishonesty in general is subpar and a sign of immaturity. There’s no excuse to be cheating in college. While cheating should be unacceptable, often it goes unnoticed or unaddressed. It’s baffling to know students continue these bad habits in college, believing cheating will benefit them. Attending an institution of […]
Lady Rattlers defend volleyball streak
The Florida A&M Lady Rattlers returned to the Al Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center with a pair of 3-0 wins this weekend. The first victory came Friday night (25-11, 25-21, 25-15) against the South Carolina State University Lady Bulldogs (3-19, 2-4 MEAC). The team followed that effort with another win (25-20, […]
FSU dominates NC State
The Wolfpack (3-4, 0-4 ACC) broke FSU’s heart last season when it won 17-16 in North Carolina. This time, the ‘Noles’ (7-0, 5-0, ACC) defense wreaked havoc on NC State’s offense, limiting the team to 128 passing yards. Senior FSU safety Terrence Brooks snagged an interception on the Wolfpack’s second […]
FAMU theater professor presents new play
Award-winning playwright and Florida A&M professor James Webb is presenting his newest stage play, “Sibling Rivalry,” at the Southside Arts Complex. “Sibling Rivalry” is a collection of short stories about sisters and brothers that take place in the deep South. They do their best to cope with the stress of […]
Paddyfote buildings remain open
Florida A&M’s Paddyfote Complex buildings A and B will not close after all. Oscar Crumity, university housing director, said continuing the facility’s operation was decided by university administrators. Students who were relocated are able to return to their original living accommodations. “If a student desires to return to Paddyfote, he […]
Pups to dress up for ‘Dog-O-Ween’
Star 98.9 will be hosting the 26th annual Dog-O-Ween celebration Sunday at Tom Brown Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Tallahassee-area dogs are invited to come dressed in unique costumes for judging. Esteffania Najera, the marketing and promotions director for Cumulus Media, said this event puts a unique […]
Apple iPad draws fans
Apple touts its iPad as a growing favorite with students. According to Apple.com, the iPad continues to transform the way users learn and t he apps and content create an endless learning opportunities. With Apple releasing it’s latest iPad Air Nov. 1, students are considering just how much they use […]
Rattlers fall to Aggies in OT
The celebration that erupted inside Bragg Memorial Stadium after Florida A&M tied the game against North Carolina A&T with 19 seconds left in the fourth quarter was short-lived. “At the end of the day, we finally made a play on offense to seal the victory,” head coach Earl Holmes said. […]
Tallahassee Museum to present annual Halloween Howl
The Tallahassee Museum is offering guests an alternative to trick-or-treating. The museum will host its 19th annual Halloween Howl today and tomorrow from 6-10 p.m. Caitlin Geesner, an education intern and farm coordinator at the Tallahassee Museum, encourages purchasing tickets early. “You can buy tickets at the door, but you […]