Every Tuesday and Thursday, like clockwork, you can catch the School of Business and Industry students walking towards Lee Hall, decked-out in their slacks, suit jackets, ties, hard-bottom-shoes, pleated skirts, and off-black pantyhose. Their business attire dress code is heavily enforced, and does not give leeway for modern-day style. A […]
Author: Kiah Jones
Fire erupts at Jones Hall
Roofing material ignited on the top floor of Jones Hall around 5 p.m. today sending black smoke rising above the Florida A&M campus. The building, which houses departments within the College of Arts and Sciences, is under construction. No injuries were reported according to the Tallahassee Fire Department. More details […]
Arcades are still relevant in the gaming industry
Allow me to blow the dust off the game station control counter, insert a quarter or two and remind a few people why arcades are still relevant.Congratulations, you are now reading an article from a guy who can go into an arcade room with a $1.50 and be there all […]
Death at a Funeral slated to entertain movie goers
Comedy fans are awaiting the movie debut of “Death at a Funeral,” the remake to the 2007 British film of the same name directed by Frank Oz.The movie features a predominantly African-American cast and includes popular comedians such as Martin Lawrence, Chris Rock and Tracy Morgan.When a disfunctional family reunites […]
Zombies terrorize humans at Florida State University
Squads form and strategize. Safely in the courtyard, at least for now, they load weapons and discuss movement plans. The sun is long gone. The only visible light comes from lampposts and cellular phones of zombies calling for backup. The humans are cornered. The “Massacre at Ragan’s” is imminent.“We were […]
Charlie Crist appoints FAMU alumnus
Gov. Charlie Crist appointed a recent Florida A&M graduate to the university board of trustees on Monday. Torey Alston, 25, a 2007 business administration/marketing graduate and chief of staff for Broward County Commissioner Al Jones, succeeds board member Laura Branker. She served as a deputy chief of staff for former […]
Vice president of Student Affairs Roland Gaines retires after 36 years at FAMU
Vice President of Student Affairs Roland Gaines is retiring from the campus at which he has spent almost his entire educational and professional career. Gaines announced his retirement on April 7 during a meeting with Florida A&M directors that included the Director of Student Union and Activities Saundra Inge, and […]
Former FAMU baseball player Adam Gordon attempts to go pro
A five-tool baseball player is a player who can hit for average, posses power, has speed on the bases, can field consistently and knows the game. Most players do not have three of these tools. The former Florida A&M starting catcher and alternate shortstop Adam Gordon was seen by many […]
Softball wins two over Spartans
The Florida A&M Lady Rattler’s softball team took their first plane trip of the season to Norfolk, Va., to take on the Spartans of Norfolk State. The Lady Rattler’s played a three game series. The Rattlers were 2-1 against the Spartans. Game one of Saturday’s double-header fell to Norfolk State. […]
Troy drops Rattlers, team prepares for tournament
The Florida A&M men’s tennis team was swept on its home court 7-0 by the Troy University Trojans on Saturday. But there is little time for players to dwell on an embarrassing loss. The team is preparing to head north to Raleigh, N.C., to seek its first Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference […]