In many societies it is common for parents to name their children after great figures. People have given all 10 of their children a name out of the Bible, when they haven’t even read one chapter. It seems that individuals give their children these names because they think their offspring […]
Author: Kwamae Simpkins
Viewing history makes cold and crowds bearable
When President Barack Obama spoke, I was wrapped up in a stranger’s NASA-inspired foil blanket. When President Obama was sworn in, new friends who surrounded me were just as cold, tired and thrilled for this moment. I met Doris Washington on the first train into Washington Center from the Stadium-Armory […]
System change disrupts semester
In the 2008 presidential election, president-elect Barack Obama’s emphasis of the word “CHANGE” served as a primary focus for a new beginning. Florida A&M University has adopted an identical principle in their decision to update the OurFAMU/IRattler Web site. Change isn’t always good when it creates chaos. The fact that […]
Media glare hurts Jena 6 teen
On Dec. 29, 2008, Mychal Bell made an attempt to commit suicide. Bell is one of the six young men from the well-known Jena 6 case. This trial involved six black high school football players from Jena, La. The young men were charged with the assault of a fellow white […]
Rattlers extend win streak
Three-pointers rained down in Gaither Gymnasium as the visiting Coppin State Eagles attempted to put an end to the Rattler’s winning streak. In the end, the Rattlers defeated the Eagles 60-56 improving their overall record to (6-10) earning their fourth consecutive victory. Senior Lamar Twitty led the Rattlers with 21 […]
FAMU women athletics spread breast cancer awareness
On February 16th the Florida A&M University athletic department will hold its second banquet to recognize women’s athletics while spreading awareness about breast cancer. It’s called the Think Pink tea, the Grand Ballroom will be turned into a Pink Wonderland decorated with pink heart confetti and pink carnations. The banquet […]
Superbowl XLIII: Cardinals or Steelers?
With the regular season and playoffs behind us, it’s time to look forward to the biggest game of the N.F.L. season, the Super Bowl. February 1, 2009 will square the Arizona Cardinals of the NFC against the Pittsburgh Steelers of the AFC in Super Bowl XLIII. The Steelers come into […]
Students wrestle with tuition issue
Out-of-state tuition is more than twice the cost of in-state tuition, and Florida A&M University students said the process for gaining in-state tuition has become more difficult over the years. “When you ask for help, (registrar employees) hand you a packet instead of going into depth,” said Alexis Obidi, a […]
New faces bring new attitudes
After roster departures, team chemistry is the focal point as the Florida A&M University’s baseball team gears up for the season, which starts on Feb. 20 against Jackson State University. The departure of senior leadership from Corey McFadden and Cirilo Manego will have to be replaced if the Rattlers want […]
Rattlers exhibit art
On Feb. 1, 2009, the Mary Brogan Museum will host artwork from the Florida A&M University Fine Arts Society in an exhibition celebrating Black History Month. The FAMU Fine Arts Society was founded last semester by a group of students with a common goal. “We wanted to bound and unite […]