Many people consider the Disney Classic to be just another field event. The men’s cross-country team, however, recognizes it as something much bigger – a dress rehearsal. The Florida A&M men’s cross-country team plans to use the 16th Annual Walt Disney World Cross Country Classic this Saturday in Orlando as […]
Author: Brandon Lee
Bison Burgers Anyone?
Tomorrow’s match up against the MEAC’s 9th ranked Howard University Bison (2-3, 1-2 in the MEAC) shouldn’t be much of a contest. Let’s just tell the truth and shame the devil. You never schedule anyone on your homecoming that has a viable chance to beat you. Conference game or not, […]
Nothing to ‘Bragg’ About
Bragg Memorial Stadium, the site of tomorrow’s homecoming game, may not be up to the fire and safety code. The 25,500-seat venue has a number of safety violations and errors that have yet to be addressed. According to the Florida Building Code, stairs that ascend more than two risers are […]
FAMU Ready to Face Howard – at Homecoming Game
Protecting home field has been the one thing that has been most consistent for the Florida A&M football team. They pulled out an exciting 28-22 victory over Ft. Valley State and exploded for a 34-7 win over the Deleware State Hornets. Tomorrow, amidst the distractions of the homecoming festivities, the […]
City Lowers Utility Rates
The City of Tallahassee has lowered the utility rates for electricity and natural gas for all customers. City of Tallahassee electric and natural gas customers will see lower utility bills effective Oct. 1. Electric and natural gas rates for residential customers will decrease by two percent each. Rates for commercial […]
Family of Pharmacy Student Awarded Settlement
On Nov. 20, 2006, Shannon McCants was fatally shot in the pharmacy department of Shands Jacksonville Medical Center. Almost five years later, a Duval County jury awarded the FAMU alumna’s family $5.87 million for her death. It was Whackenhut Corp. that the jury found responsible of negligence that led to […]
County Issues West Nile Alert
A west nile virus alert has been issued in Leon County and the health department wants people to protect themselves from mosquitoes that carry it. According to the Centers of Disease Control, west nile virus (WNV) emerged in temperate regions of Europe and North America. The most serious manifestation of […]
Society ‘Puts Brakes’ on Bad Driving
The prevalence of cellular phones in the United States has prompted highway safety and law enforcement agencies across the country to educate motorists about driving without distractions. Oct. 10 is “Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day,” which was designated by the American Society of Civil Engineers. The day was first […]
BET College Tour should steer clear of FAMU
Wednesday afternoon the Black Entertainment Industry arrived at FAMU to have its 10th annual B.E.T Black College Tour. Honestly, it is not what it is all cracked up to be. On television, they make it seem like someone with at least “Basketball Wives” celebrity status will show up, but no. […]
A Fashion Show in Green
Hundreds filled the Al Lawson gym Wednesday night to see Florida A&M’s top models strut their stuff. DJ Crooklyn set the tone for the evening of eccentric fashion and R&B artist Miguel music at this year’s FAMU Homecoming fashion show. Mahogany Dance Theater, Images Modeling Troupe, and Epicurean Fashion Experience, […]