Nearly 250 people ventured out in the chilly weather Saturday morning to participate in the Rattler 5k Urban Challenge. Hosted by the Florida A&M Student Health Department, the event kicked off the homecoming week festivities. The Army and Navy ROTC units, along with Marine OSO, were co-hosts of the event […]
Author: Kiarra B. Hart
Show to Bring Big Laugh
This year’s homecoming Comedy showcase starts tonight at 7 p.m with the theme “Every day a star is born.” “The talent portion of the show will include eight to nine acts including two group performers that are all vying for the top spot,” said Brandon Hill, the comedy showcase’s coordinating […]
Decent fashion still applies for homecoming
As students, alumni and Rattler fans prepare for celebration of homecoming week; one defining issue is on everyone’s mind. It may be a bigger issue than what events they plan to attend to ensure a good time and possibly more important than reserving a ticket to guarantee a good seat […]
Life Is Too Precious to be Wasted
Really? Are you Serious? Lord, please bless and strengthen me and all involved and all who knew him, in Jesus’ name, amen. This has been my avid prayer since 1999, when my second oldest brother, Richard, was murdered. My prayers became more fervent after my oldest brother, Ray, was murdered […]
Education doesn’t require excess spending
Glitz and glamour have always been a main composite of Florida A&M’s Homecoming. Students will often spend their last in hopes of making a statement for the annual extravaganza. In a world where college homelessness is at its peak and campus bookstore sales are low, this is a problem. With […]
Women Runners Claim First
Florida A&M’s women’s cross country team had victory on its mind entering the 3rd annual Bobby Lang Cross Country Invitational Saturday morning. First place went to Chandelic Jackson (18:47.45). Jackson, a sophomore, has lead the Lady Rattlers for the last two meets. Placing close to Jackson was Nadine Mulvaney (18:49.88), […]
Cheerleaders to Display Skills in Parade
Both the co-ed squad and the all-girls cheerleading squad started preparing cheers, stunts and uniforms for homecoming as soon as they returned to Tallahassee from the Atlanta Classic. Assistant coach Felicia Barnes said she is most excited about the parade. Kids love the cheerleaders and will be excited to see […]
Rattlers Dominate Hornets at Shriner’s Classic
The third annual Prince Hall Shriners Diabetes Classic provided plenty of firsts for the Florida A&M football team. It was the team’s first time playing in the classic, its first conference win and the first start of first-year quarterback, Damien Fleming. The game was also played on October 1. The […]
Business School Seeks Global Recognition
Florida A&M’s School of Business and Industry is working toward international accreditation. It has been seven years since FAMU’s SBI began its current cycle to achieve the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International accreditation. This could be the first specialized accreditation that SBI receives. “AACSB International accreditation, once […]
Only ‘The Best’ Need Apply
Florida A&M is losing deans and administrators almost as quickly as it hires new ones. But university officials said they will not settle for less than the best possible candidates to head the various schools, colleges and departments. Five schools and colleges are without permanent deans, according to information from […]