Florida A&M has hosted a month-long celebration of two art exhibits at the Foster-Tanner Fine Arts Gallery, on display since Oct. 11. On Friday, Oct. 29th, the gallery will be having a closing reception of two art exhibits. Diaspora: Cultural Insight Through the Leo P. Sam Art Collection, is held […]
Author: Tanya Glover
Rattler Football: Second quarter report card
Pass Offense: D- Whenever a team throws more interceptions than touchdowns it’s never a good thing. With no passing touchdowns in the last two games, quarterback play seems to be the Achilles of the Rattlers. “Ukpai has to trust his game and what he hears in the locker room, not […]
Brogan tackles FAMU’s issues
The Florida university chancellor challenged Florida A&M to step back and evaluate itself. “FAMU needs to decide what kind of university it wants to be,” said Frank T. Brogan, State University System of Florida chancellor, during a question and answer session at Tuesday’s Faculty Senate meeting in Lee Hall […]
FAMU introduces Rattler 5k Urban Challenge and Wellness Expo
Rattlers and other Tallahassee residents are kicking off homecoming week with the new Rattler 5K Urban Challenge and Wellness Expo Saturday. The new challenge is an attempt to revitalize the old Spirit Run/Walk and promote healthy lifestyle changes at Florida A&M University “We want to be healthy and balanced overall,” […]
Intramural football teams head to Gainesville for national title
When the Florida A&M university women’s flag football team steps on the field, all eyes will be on them. Friday, at the swamp bowl, the team will be going after its fifth national title. The women’s team, known as Simply Marvelous, has won game after game and proven that it […]
FAMU prepares for 5k walk to raise health awareness
Florida A&M is getting ready to kick off Homecoming 2010 on a healthy note. The 2010 Rattler 5K Urban Challenge and Wellness Expo takes place Saturday, Oct. 23. The FAMU recreational center, the Army ROTC, Navy ROTC and the Student Health Services have come together to organize the 5K-spiritrun. […]
Green cleaning reduces environmental footprint
While Florida A&M’s campus has become more environmentally conscious of how its actions affect the environment, cleaning their apartment or dorm room could have a detrimental effect on the environment and their health if they use the wrong products. The level of indoor air pollutants can be dangerous if inhaled […]
Financial Aid: It’s not all their fault
No one can deny that money has long been a source of frustration for both students and faculty at FAMU. As October ushers in midterm season, some students still have not received financial aid disbursement and some teachers have only recently received payment for working the summer semester. However, while […]
Candlelight vigil for domestic abuse victims
Tom Brown Park was full of life and love on Wednesday Oct. 20 as people gathered at the annual Refuge House “Speak Out.” As the vigil began, everyone in their Refuge House t-shirts or wearing purple to honor the survivors, since purple is the national color for domestic violence month. […]
Homecoming Week 2010 summary of events
Orange and green will be in full effect starting next week, as Florida A&M will kick off its homecoming week. For new rattlers who have never experienced the spectacle that is homecoming, you can expect streamers throughout campus, vendors with food from all over and the world renowned Marching […]