Faced with mounting costs, Florida A&M students will receive less than expected for their activity and service fee, which pays for homecoming. Sandra Inge, director of student activities, said the cost of hosting homecoming festivities increased and corporate sponsorship has decreased compared to last year. Inge said it has been […]
Author: Benjamin Evans
Homecoming celebration gets mixed reviews
Freshman View The spirit, the pride, the celebrities, it’s Homecoming 2009! As a freshman, it’s hard to restrain my excitement. But I can’t help but wonder, how is our campus going to accommodate all the visitors and where do they plan to park? Marion Kelly II, 18, a first-year accounting […]
20 Questions: Homecoming Edition
1. It’s Homecoming 2009! How do you feel? 2. What are you most looking forward to in this year’s events? 3. Are you going to all your classes this week? 4. So, Beyonce may be preggers? 5. And Mariah too? Ok, cougar. 6. Could Kimora Lee Simmons be […]
Churches under the pressure of economic woes
Tithing plays a big part in the church but not everybody tithes. According to gotquestions.org, many Christians struggle with the issue of tithing. Some pastors actually over emphasize tithing while others hardly say anything. Tithing is an Old Testament concept that is required for Christians to pay a tenth of […]
Homecoming not worth hype
No parties. No concerts. No life-long memories created with friends. No school spirit, period. Some students on campus love homecoming. It’s hard to walk through campus lately and not hear someone say great things about the anticipation of homecoming 2k9. But there are some students that really don’t see what […]
Black art exhibit inspirational
I looked at him. His eyes could not have been more real to me if he were standing in front of me. Their piercing gaze symbolized his strength coupled with his torment. And yet his story was told through a pastel framed painting. The first time that I saw the […]
Rattlers on wrong kind of streak
Coach Joe Taylor and the Florida A&M University Rattlers are searching for answers after two straight losses. The South Carolina State Bulldogs (5-1, 3-0) handed the Rattlers (4-2, 2-1) their second loss of the season on Saturday. This marks the first time since 2007 the Rattlers have losat back-to-back games. […]
Fall success provides base for spring
The fall 2009 season tested the will and maturity of the Florida A&M University men’s tennis team. T Egoavil said. he team came up with the right answers and did what was necessary to put together a string of good results. At the 9th annual HBCU National Tennis Championship team […]
Lady Rattlers undefeated in conference
The Lady Rattlers are on a roll against their Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference competitors. The weekend ended with the Lady Rattlers shutting out the North Carolina A&T Lady Aggies after defeating Winston-Salem State University. The Lady Rattlers took this win with ease, defeating the Lady Aggies 3-0. The Lady Rattlers cruised […]