Ticket distribution for the homecoming football game began Tuesday. For the past two home games, students have been able to enter into the games by merely showing their Rattler cards. But now there are two new procedures that will be implemented for this year’s homecoming game and the remaining home […]
Author: Yewande Addie
Senate gives public relations group money to fund convention trip
Allocations, building additions and unfair reporting were the main issues discussed at Monday’s senate meeting. Public Relations Student Society of America president Kristen Taylor, 19, a public relations student from Chicago, informed the senators of the hard work the organization has done in efforts to fundraise for their five-day trip […]
New video game glorifies school bullies
The makers of Grand Theft Auto have done it again. They have managed to exploit a social issue and amplify its mainstream affect with Rockstar Games’s new video game “Bully.” The new game is based in a school where the protagonist is bullied, antagonized by teachers and faced with the […]
Homecoming is no excuse for student conduct to fall
It is that time of year again. It’s the time where people pull out each orange and green article of clothing they own in order to become the ultimate Florida A&M University Rattler. It is the time when alumni come back to the Hill carrying pom-poms and wearing FAMU straw […]
University takes ‘silence is golden’ to a ridiculous level
Why do officials at Florida A&M University feel the need to be ultra elusive? For some reason, they seem to be afraid of talking to and informing students. I understand why only a certain number of people in each department are allowed to speak. Nothing screams public relations nightmare like […]
Steps to a successful tailgate
You can gear up for the big game in the stadium parking lot (or in your own driveway) with a good-time BBQ tailgate party: STEP 1: Put on every bit of clothing with your team’s insignia on it that you own. You cannot go overboard here. Face paint in your […]
Cheap alternatives for shallow pockets
It is Friday night. But most importantly, it is the Friday of homecoming weekend and you want to go out. All of your friends are getting their outfits together to hit one of the many homecoming parties, but your bank account is showing insufficient funds. Somehow, you still haven’t received […]
Hot in the Streets: Homecoming
Wednesday Blackbook Entertainment and VIP Marketing/Promotions brings you “The Eclipse” at the Ramada Inn North, 2900 N. Monroe St., hosted by DJ Demp and Maria More. Special guests include VIP Calendar models and a host of NFL Superstars. For more information, call (850) 316-8014. Thursday TJ’s DJ’s Tastemakers is hosting […]
College tour comes to campus bringing cosmetics, clothes and manicures
The Essence College Tour came to campus Monday to kick off Homecoming Week. Clinique, Colgate, Speed Stick, and Paul Mitchell products were among the free items given to the students during the tour. The Tour was held in the Grand Ballroom from 1-5 p.m., and Exsto, a men’s urban clothing […]
You know you’re a Rattler when…
~ You’ve tripped on the Set.~ You’ve stood in the financial aid line for hours on end. ~ You leave class to find that your car is either missing or has been ticketed.~ You’ve learned the whole Alma mater.~ You’re familiar with Soul Train and his snack prices.~ If you […]