Author: Jordan Culver

Sports

Road trip ends in Atlanta

Despite injuries and a defeat to start the season, the Florida A&M Rattlers (2-1) are hitting their stride as they head into the final game of a four-game road trip to open the season. The Rattlers are coming off one of their best all-around performances of the season. A potent […]

Opinions

When breaking news hits…

In the news, the standard is to publish “what’s accurate at the time.” As journalists we get a tip about a story, look for sources to verify, find everyday people to tell us their thoughts and write what we have gleaned from our research. Most of the time we get […]

Lifestyles

Eatery Fattens pockets

Students trying to grab a quick bite to eat, in time for their next class, may want to rid themselves of the McDonald’s and Zaxby’s lunch routine. Fat Sandwich, located on 825 Railroad Avenue, is a cheaper and healthier cuisine alternative that’s heating up the competition, while satisfying taste […]

Lifestyles

Washington rallies economic ambition

Since its publishing in 1901, Booker T. Washington’s “Up From Slavery” still draws criticism from those claiming to have the interest of black folks in mind. Reading the book, however, leaves no room to question Washington’s true allegiance to the progression of his people. “At the bottom of education, […]

Opinions

Trees do more than emit shade

FAMU could lead the state university system in the Green movement, but right now, we’re being environmentally ambivalent. Part of this problem can be solved very naturally by simply planting trees. There are many advantages to planting trees and shrubs around campus, but the environmental advantages outweigh all the others.         […]

Opinions

Bike racks missing in action on campus

With so many alternate means of transportation, Florida A&M students seem to overlook one particular method: traveling by bike. Several students use bikes to commute to campus, expecting to secure their bikes on bike racks. But to date there are only a handful of bike racks located in areas […]

News

Tucker Hall grand opening Wednesday

The official ribbon cutting ceremony for Florida A&M’s Tucker Hall will be held Wednesday, September 22, at 11:30 a.m. Tucker Hall has been a part of the intricate history of Florida A&M University for over 60 years. Constructed in 1956 and named after Thomas DeSaille Tucker, our University’s first President, […]

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Second iRattler suspect booked

The second suspect charged in connection with breaking into an iRattler account is free on bail following his arrest on Friday. Haskel Carlos Davis, III, was booked at the Leon County Jail Friday, posted $2,500 bond the same day and was released. Florida A&M University Department of Public Safety […]

News

Second iRattler suspect booked

The second suspect charged in connection with breaking into an iRattler account is free on bail following his arrest on Friday. Haskel Carlos Davis, III, was booked at the Leon County Jail Friday, posted $2,500 bond the same day and was released. Florida A&M University Department of Public Safety […]

News

FAMU alum moves for solar energy

A trip to South Asia for language development and research will only add to the list of Jodi-Kaye Wade’s accomplishments.  Wade, 22, is the recipient of two prestigious awards, the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) and the Boren Fellowship.  The Florida A&M School of Business and Industry student will conduct […]