The Florida State Seminoles departed Wednesday afternoon for 2012 NCAA basketball tournament to a crowd gathered outside of the Civic Center. Head coach Leonard Hamilton was the first African-American to win the ACC Championship Sunday in an 85 to 82 win over North Carolina University. The team’s first tournament game […]
Author: Karl Etters
Sampson, Young: One Year Later
Sampson and Young halls were re-opened in the fall of 2011 after undergoing a complete revamp to bring the historic buildings into the modern age. The renovations have been well-accepted by students who reside in these halls. The dorms had been closed for seven years due to outdated building codes […]
Lady Bowlers Earn Third-Place Finish in MEAC South Showdown
Led by successful performances, the Lady Rattlers bowling team earned third place during its Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Southern Division match in Daytona. Now, it has set its sight on the MEAC Championship. This was FAMU’s final conference tournament before Friday’s MEAC Championship. The Lady Rattlers finished 17-13 in conference play […]
Lady Rattlers Outperform Challengers in Most Events
Head coach Darlene Moore was impressed with the women’s track and field team during Webster Surgical Center 62nd Annual Florida A&M Relays, as it dominated in nearly every event. Moore said she was pleased to see the team continue on the Robert Griffin Track the momentum it set during the […]
Rattlers Claim Series over Rival Wildcats 2-1
The Rattlers baseball team made strides over the weekend, as it earned its first series victory against archrival Bethune-Cookman in 14 seasons at the Moore-Kittles Baseball Complex. Florida A&M won 3-2 during game one and 5-4 during game two before losing 6-3 in game three. The Rattlers move to 3-13 […]
Rattlers Dash to Consistent Finishes
The Rattlers track and field team may be suiting up outdoors now, but judging by Saturday’s performance, that is the only thing that has changed. And head coach Wayne Angel could not be happier. Florida A&M garnered several top-tier performances and qualified for the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Outdoor Championship in […]
Living On Campus is Economical
The place I call home is Palmetto South. I get my own room and I share a bathroom with only one other person. I have a stove, living room and ultimately my own space. I dont have to worry about rent, overages, or breaking a lease. My rent is $5,240 […]
An RA’s Duties Go Far Beyond the Desk
Calling myself a Resident Assistant is an understatement. Im more like a Life Assistant. Maybe a role model, considering my life is constantly scrutinized. To others, I’m a convenience store with arms and legs. However they view me, I’m an RA, and for three eventful years, Ive served the campus […]
‘Student Summit’ to Raise Issues among Minorities
Tallahassee students and national leaders in business, academia, media and education will come together this weekend to discuss major issues affecting America’s students. The Florida A&M Student Government Association will host the State of Black Student Summit Sunday at FAMU’s Alfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium. “This summit […]
Phys. Ed. Student Attends National Fitness Convention
A Florida A&M University physical education student, Lance Williams, is scheduled to attend a national convention for the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education Recreation and Dance, a leading organization for health and fitness. AAHPERD is a non-profit, educational organization whose mission is to promote and support creative and healthy […]