The Florida African-American Caribbean Empowerment Alliance Vote For Dignity (F.A.C.E.) kicked off a statewide bus tour Tuesday aimed to educate, organize, and mobilize African-American and Caribbean voters in Florida to get out and vote. Led by F.A.C.E. chairman, State Senator Tony Hill, the statewide bus tour will start in […]
Author: Levar Pitts
“Looking Forward, Giving Back” luncheon scheduled for October 29, 2010
Phillip B. Agnew, the 2006-2007 Student Government Association president, is encouraging Rattlers, both young and old to attend the Young Alumni Giving luncheon, created to raise money for Florida A&M’s retention scholarships. This year’s luncheon’s theme is “Looking Forward, Giving Back.” The luncheon is scheduled to take place […]
Novel nets sinister plot
I am an avid reader. However, getting lost in the labyrinth of John Ajvide Lindqvist’s mind in the novel “Let the Right One In” was a terrifying experience that I never want to relive. The world is rife with supernatural romance novels. Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight series is proof that […]
Delta Kappa Epsilon fouls up again
The Delta Kappa Epsilon International Fraternity has come under fire again. This week, the Yale University chapter of DKE was asked to suspend all pledge activities after having pledges chant obscenities against women on campus. According to the Associated Press, The chants included phrases such as “No means yes, yes […]
Why vote ‘no’ on Amendment 4?
Amendment 4 is arguably the most divisive issue on Florida election ballots this November. The mandate would grant taxpayers the right to vote on whether a local government can adopt new comprehensive land use plans, allowing for residential and commercial development. The prevalence of both has plagued Florida. Amendment […]
Spotlight on William Hudson Jr, candidate for VP of Student Affairs
As Florida A&M searches a new vice president of student affairs, an unofficial candidate may be the frontrunner. William Hudson Jr. heads of the search committee and was hand-picked by President James Ammons to “help us maintain a level of excellence.” Hudson, 39, was appointed to retention director last fall. […]
Rattlers dominate despite penalties
When the Florida A&M Rattlers took the field against the Savannah State Tigers Saturday, several players were looking to avenge two-straight losses in which their performance was sub-par. The winless Tigers suffered a blowout loss to a relentless Rattler rushing attack led by senior running back Philip Sylvester, sophomore quarterback […]
Cross country teams finish seventh at Stetson Invite
The Florida A&M cross country teams placed in the middle of the pack in their final regular season meet, the Sodexho Stetson Invitational, in Deland, Fla. Both men and women placed seventh, but individual runners came in different positions in their respective races. The men’s team competed against 15 teams, […]
FAMU looks resilient in victory
The second half of the Florida A&M football season began in the middle of Saturday’s home game against Savannah State University. The Rattlers, led by senior running back Philip Sylvester, battled back after a rough first half against the Tigers. Battling back after a rough first half is a […]
FAMU DPS advised of gas leak near FAMU campus
FAMU Police department text alert 4:52 p.m. Students and pedestrians are asked to stay away from the Pender Drive area. FAMU Department of public safety was advised of a gas leak in the area. 5:33 p.m. FAMU PD has stated that everything is all clear. Classes in the area of […]