Since their performance at Florida A&M University in February 2005, recording artists One Chance, who are signed to Usher’s label, Sony BMG, have set out on their way to conquer the music business. The R&B quartet appeared on BET’s 106 & Park and MTV’s Total Request Live and toured with […]
Author: Natasha Valley
Top 10: Things you’re most likely to see during Homecoming Week
1. Students skipping class.2. Rental and candy-painted cars with big RENTED rims.3. TCC and FSU students enjoying the homecoming festivities as if they were Rattlers.4. Outrageous hairstyles (colorful hair, tall hair and weaves of some sort.)5. Fake designer purses/glasses/clothes.6. Old school fraternity and sorority members representing their organizations.7. ‘NUPEs’ Strolling.8. […]
Experts say high heels have harmful effects
There is an old adage that says what goes up must come down. But for some women who enjoy the look and feel of wearing high-heeled shoes, the thought of coming down is unthinkable. Medical experts say that constant high heel wear can cause serious problems for the wearer’s feet. […]
Team attempts to focus on game, not festivities
The parties. The parades. The step shows. While these elements have their place during Homecoming Week, they surround the campus’s central event, which takes place Saturday afternoon: the homecoming football game. “The homecoming game is always an exciting time for us,” said redshirt sophomore running back Anthony Edwards. Edwards said […]
Lady Rattlers defeat MEAC foe
The Florida A&M University Lady Rattlers volleyball team sent the South Carolina State Lady Bulldogs home with their tails between their legs after a 3-0 (30-19, 30-16, 30-12) victory Saturday afternoon. The Lady Rattlers remained undefeated in the conference after their 90th straight regular season MEAC win. The Lady Rattlers […]
Journalism alumna returns to host attire seminar
Janelle Carter is sincerely passionate about preparing students for the professional world. That is why Carter, lead speech writer for Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, will return to her alma mater to inform students about what they need to know to succeed in a professional environment. “I haven’t been back […]
Group holds cancer, domestic violence seminar
Candlelight hit the face of a former domestic violence victim as she spoke to a crowd during the second annual Pink and Purple Seminar. The seminar, hosted by Kappa Psi Psi Healthcare Sorority, Inc., dealt with both breast cancer and domestic violence awareness. Natalie Johnson, former domestic abuse victim, was […]
Student Alliance for Cultural Development forum
The Student Alliance for Cultural Development will have an open forum discussion in GEC, room 301-A Thursday at 6 p.m. All FAMU students are welcome. The topic will be Black Aesthetics: What do we define as beauty? Please contact Frank Lamar at (850) 322-5408 or via e-mail at kataiotoko303@aol.com for […]
Hezekiah Walker at Love & Faith Ministries
Love & Faith Ministries, located on 1500 Miccosukee Road, will have a Homecoming Service Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Hezekiah Walker from Brooklyn, N.Y. will be delivering the message. There will also be a special appearance by a musical guest. If you have any questions, please contact LaJoy Mercer at […]
Black Public Relations Society of Atlanta
The Black Public Relations Society of Atlanta will host its fourth Annual PR Summit Friday from 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. at the UPS Headquarters, located on 55 Glenlake Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30328. The summit will include informative workshops and panel discussions featuring mid-level to high-level professionals from Atlanta’s top companies and […]