Florida A&M, in conjunction with Florida State University, have formed the only sports program that involves both universities – the FAMU wrestling club. “It’s a multicultural environment when both schools are able to get together,” freshman wrestler Joe Frazier said. “It’s a great experience.” FAMU and FSU’s varsity wrestling clubs […]
Author: Marcus Joseph
Rattlers Golf Team Finishes Third at Home
What did the Rattlers place in the Seminole Intercollegiate? Florida A&M hosted the FAMU Spring Invitational at Southwood Golf Club over the weekend, taking third place. This was FAMU’s second tournament at Southwood in a week. The team compared its performance in the FAMU Invitational to its performance in the […]
Retool Your School: Don’t Pass This Up
As a fellow rattler it bothers me that many students on our campus are not aware or informed about influential and positive news and events. Retool Your School is a way for our school to earn money to enhance the way FAMU looks and operates. Last year we received a […]
FAMU May Not Be Perfect, but It’s Our University
It really might be time to stop the complaining. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University might not be the a five-star hotel with room service delivered by Mila Kunis, but it certainly is not the Motel 6 many students try to make it out to be. Compare the problems of this […]
Martial Arts Gym Offers Free Training to Children
Tallahassee’s newest mixed martial arts gym, Warriors Path Fighting Systems, offers more than just training for fighters. The gym will offer free tutoring service to the community, from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Charles Haskins, head coach and fight promoter of Warriors Path Fighting Systems, is a former mixed martial artist […]
Bill to Ban ‘Sagging’ Passes, Protesters Rejoice
A few weeks ago a bill was passed in our lovely state of Florida that banned the common fashion statement of sagging pants for individuals in grades K-20. Pause. Does this mean that I no longer have to walk around campus looking at people’s underwear? Praise God! Don’t get me […]
Battle Enraptures Audience at Florida A & M
Opera legend Kathleen Battle entertained audience members in Lee Hall Auditorium Friday with a variety of spirituals, oldies and classical pieces. Wearing a black gown adorned with a magenta floor-length garment around her shoulders, Battle stood and opened by singing the traditional “Roll, Jordon, Roll” and merged into “Plenty Good […]
Athleticism: a year-round task for Evander Wilson
Being a student athlete is a year-round task for Evander Wilson, a starting fullback and shot-putter. With two years of being a Florida A&M athlete under his belt, Wilson has received the athlete of the year award, become a starting player on the football team, and qualified for the Mid-Eastern […]
FAMU Graduate Reflects on Japan Quake
Several disasters are striking Japan and while the crisis is thousands of miles away, one Rattler can relate first-hand to the record-breaking disaster. According to a report by the Associated Press, the troubles at several of the nuclear plant’s reactors were set off when last week’s earthquake and tsunami […]
FAMU Loses to Troy University in Tennis
The Florida A&M men’s tennis team came out empty handed against Troy University, losing 4-3 in a non-conference match at the Lunsford Tennis Complex. This was a disappointing loss for the Rattlers and coach Carl Goodman, knowing that this could’ve been another victory under the team’s belt. “That’s how the […]