The Rattlers are vying to win their Senior Day on Saturday against Delaware State University. But they may have to do without starting junior quarterback Damien Fleming. According to Ronnie Johnson, assistant director of sports information, Fleming injured his foot in the second quarter of Saturday’s 25-21 loss to the […]
Author: Joshua Prater
EIT reinforces iRattler security
Florida A&M will be making changes to iRattler after a recent computer hacking scheme. According to FAMU Police Chief Terence Calloway, the university is taking a more secure approach to its IT infrastructure. Michael James, interim vice president of information technology and chief information officer, said FAMU is making changes […]
Researchers to present inventions at iShow
Florida A&M is planning to display how its faculty, staff and students are “innovating today for a better tomorrow” at its innovation showcase Friday from 4-7 p.m. The “iShow” will highlight researchers’ high and low-tech developments in agriculture, human resources and the natural, health, environmental and social sciences. One high-tech […]
Actors in ‘The Best Man Holiday’ excited to reprise roles
More than a decade later, college friends are reunited for “The Best Man Holiday.” Malcolm Lee, who wrote and directed the ’90s film, “The Best Man,” is back with the sequel, “The Best Man Holiday.” The cast, which includes Morris Chestnut, Monica Calhoun, Terrence Howard, Taye Diggs, Sanaa Lathan, Nia […]
Living with roommates
College has new experiences students look forward to, including the excitement of living on one’s own and meeting roommates. Brendan Lesser, senior customer specialist at Villa Del Lago Apartments on Pensacola Street, said it is important to maintain a good relationship with roommates. Lesser said it is important to be […]
Actors in the ‘Best Man Holiday’ excited to reprise roles
More than a decade later, college friends are reunited for “The Best Man Holiday.” Malcolm Lee, who wrote and directed the ‘90s film, “The Best Man,” is back with the sequel, “The Best Man Holiday.” The cast, which includes Morris Chestnut, Monica Calhoun, Terrence Howard, Taye Diggs, Sanaa Lathan, Nia […]
His music, his life: Charlie Sky
The 6-foot-9-inch aspiring rapper did not need anyone to push him into the music industry. It was something he wanted to do. James “Charlie Sky” Genwright, a senior business administration student from Jacksonville, believes it is his calling. “I always liked music,” Genwright said. “My dad is a gospel singer, […]
Bowling team rolls to Alabama
The bowling team will take a trip to Alabama this weekend for the Hornets Classic Tournament. The Lady Rattlers are confident heading into the tournament after winning twice against Bethune-Cookman University and North Carolina Central University to go 5-3 at the MEAC Southern Division Tournament this weekend. Lady Rattlers’ team […]
We are silent without free speech
Imagine a dictionary with half of the words blacked out. Imagine turning to the news on television and each channel advocates for governmental affairs, or all papers are written by ruling authorities. To Americans, this nightmare would call for a rally on the White House’s front lawn. Yet, for 63 […]
Arcia helps team dominate conference
Yeisha Arcia led the volleyball team to an undefeated record in Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference play. Arcia, an outside hitter and second-year biology student from San Juan, Puerto Rico, anchored the team to a 12-game winning streak following a season-ending victory over Bethune-Cookman University. Arcia said she was “surprised and […]