On Jan. 4, 14-year-old Martin Lee Anderson was sent to a Bay County juvenile boot camp for joyriding in his grandmother’s car after church. On Jan. 5, guards forced Anderson to exercise after he had collapsed earlier that day. On Jan. 6, nearly eight guards hit and kneed Anderson. That same […]
Author: The Editorial Board
South Carolina State v.s. FAMU Football photos
The following photographs were taken at the September 14 football match between South Carolina State and Florida A&M University. Although South Carolina State came out victorious, the Rattlers put on an impressive show.
Game-day parking ensured for Boosters
Florida A&M University has had two home games this year and is set to have two more, including its homecoming game. The football season has brought in a large number of students, alumni, faculty and spectators. The homecoming game is expected to bring even more, which could create problems in […]
Black women at risk for rare cancer
Inflammatory breast cancer may be unknown to many people, but black women may want to pay attention to this rare disease because experts said black women are at the highest risk to catch it. Ginny Mason, a survivor and researcher at the Inflammatory Breast Cancer Foundation, wants people to know […]
Sleep deprivation affects many college students’ choices
Sleep deprivation is defined as an overall lack of the necessary amount of sleep. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most adults need seven to eight hours of sleep per night. “Most college students are not getting the necessary amount of sleep – especially before tests,” said […]
Numerous colleges disregard SAT scores
A major factor in the college application process has always been standardized tests, specifically the SATs, but many colleges, including Bates College, Mount Holyoke College and Middlebury College, no longer require SAT test scores. These schools all conducted surveys and found the scores are not necessarily good indicators for a […]
Co-ed intermingling brings university out of dark ages
Eureka! After years of not being able to have visitors of the opposite sex in dorm rooms at Florida A&M University, it finally happened. Well, at least for a weekend. Friday through Sunday, between the hours of 1-6 p.m., dorm residents were allowed to have co-ed visitation. While the change […]
Military openly discriminates against gays
The topic of homosexuals serving in the military has been a controversial issue for years. In the past, investigations were held to determine whether a military officer was homosexual. If the military suspected a person was gay, they would face discharge. After the implementation of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” […]
Mistakes plague the Rattlers in home loss
The Florida A&M University Rattlers have benefited from big plays throughout the season. But the South Carolina State University Bulldogs snapped FAMU’s three-game win streak Saturday night and the home team’s miscues played a role in the defeat. “Offense, defense, special teams – we were just off,” said linebacker Vernon […]
Inside the Huddle: Tyrone McGriff sheds light on defensive play
Saturday’s night defeat at the hands of the South Carolina State Bulldogs brought an end to the Florida A&M Rattlers’ three-game win streak. The FAMU football team put themselves in a two touchdown hole that they couldn’t climb out of. The Rattlers defense failed to hold the strong offense of […]