Author: Ray Jenifer

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Team need not be ashamed

Going into the opening round game of the 2007 NCAA Tournament, Niagara University felt disrespected for being selected to the play-in game versus Florida A&M University, adding to the fire of the 11-game winning streak they were riding coming into the game. The Purple Eagles took that frustration out on […]

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Softball team back on track

 The Lady Rattler softball team looks like it understands the meaning of winning again after its 9-5 victory  over  the  University of Maine Lady Black Bears Tuesday night at the Lady Rattler Complex.   It was an even sweeter win for the Lady Rattlers who recently took a loss to […]

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Police forces tackle drunk driving

#8220;Drunk driving, Over the limit, Under arrest” is the slogan for the Leon County Multi-Agency DUI Strike Force, which sets up safety checkpoints around town to encourage safe driving. The strike force is composed of the Florida A&M University and Florida State University police departments. The Tallahassee Police Department, Leon […]

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Angry election talk continues

#8220;Progression to a New Age,” the unofficial theme for the 22nd session of the 36th Student Senate held on March 12, symbolized developmental changes assured to come from spring elections. The start of the first Senate meeting since Spring Break brought a host of issues raised by students regarding elections. […]

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Recruiting web site opens up new doors

 The world of sports has found a new outlet of information for athletes, coaches, scouts, agents and anyone interested in advancement from college sports to professional, Pro Recruit Network.  ProRecruitNetwork.com claims to be the single most complete sports recruiting destination available on the Internet. It offers one of the nation’s […]

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Ignorance, education do not match

At The Famuan, we work hard. Day in, day out, we make sure we retrieve pertinent information so the FAMU community will know what’s going on. So, it is only rational that when leisure time draws near, we are the first to jump on board and let the good times […]

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Victims of sexual abuse must expose predators

Another male has come forward to tell of the horrific sexual abuse he suffered at the hands of a man of God. CNN “Headline News” anchor Thomas Roberts came forward after 20 years to publicly admit he was sexually abused as teenager by Father Jeff Toohey. The abuse lasted for […]

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Low turnout at workshop

With the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools coming to evaluate FAMU for re-accreditation in less than a year, it would be assumed that there would be a significant turnout at the accreditation workshop for students hosted by the Office of University Assessment Tuesday. Not even five students showed up […]

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Losing streak runs to 14 after weekend series

There is no feeling like winning when it comes to competing. The Rattler baseball team hasn’t added to the victory column since Feb. 10, over a month ago when the University (1-19) defeated the Naval Academy 6-5. After visiting Mercer University swept the Rattlers in a three-game series at Moore-Kittles […]

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Spartan movie ‘300’ conquers audiences

The valor and vigor of the legendary warriors of Sparta were brought to life in director Zack Snyder’s big screen adaptation of Frank Miller’s novel “300.” Miller, of “Sin City” fame, has successfully attempted to shove one of his graphic novels onto the silver screen yet again. Despite the name, […]