The Rattlers suffered their largest margin of defeat this season in a rematch with North Carolina Central. The Eagles (18-5, 9-1 MEAC) played with a vengeance, making up for a loss to the Rattlers (8-16, 4-7 MEAC) on Jan.11 with Monday’s 92-49 victory. Florida A&M trailed 47-36 at the half […]
Author: Eddie Robinson
Lawmakers discuss medical marijuana legislation
Rep. Joe Saunders, D-Orlando,and Sen. Jeff Clemens, D-Lake Worth, discussed legislation that would legalize the use of medical marijuana in Florida at their press conference Monday. House Bill 859, the Cathy Jordan Medical Cannabis Act, would allow Floridians with chronic health conditions to legally use cannabis for medicinal purposes. Twenty […]
FAMU alumnus producing short film, seeking local talent
Will Packer, Kelsey Scott and Anika Noni Rose are all Rattlers who made their marks in Hollywood. Jadaun Sweet is attempting to follow in their footsteps. Packer produced the movie “Ride Along,” Scott was the leading lady in the Golden Globe-winning film “12 Years a Slave” and Rose was the […]
‘Our Town’ to return to Tallahassee
#8220;Our Town” is making its third stop in Tallahassee on Thursday. The initiative that seeks to turn old-fashioned meetings into 21st-century re-dos is coming back to Leon County. At this more interactive town hall meeting, residents will have a chance to sit down with city and county commissioners and discuss […]
Black perception
Black men have always been viewed as inferior to whites. The hands of black men and women built this country, yet we were enslaved, abused, raped, tortured and killed. Since our ancestors’ arrival, we have suffered many hardships. As an ethnicity that makes up less than 13 percent of the […]
Black Caucus to honor Civil Rights Act signing
The Florida Legislative Black Caucus will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act on Wednesday at the Florida Legislative Black Caucus Distinguished Lecture Series. Chicarla Pye, legislative aide to Rep. Allen Williams, said the event will honor the act. “The overall theme of the meeting […]
Lady Rattlers win rematch against NCCU
The Lady Rattlers bounced back from their road loss on Saturday with a 70-63 win in a rematch against North Carolina Central. A competitive first half found both teams tied going into the second half. The Lady Rattlers (12-12, 6-5) went on a 13-2 run at the beginning of the […]
Softball team opens season winless
Offense was difficult to come by for the Lady Rattlers softball team to open their season. The Lady Rattlers (0-5) came away winless in the Mercer University Softball Invitational. In the five games, the Florida A&M bats were anemic, mustering up only 17 total hits. The first game was lopsided […]
City pool closes for renovations
Trousdell Aquatics Center closed its doors Friday to complete a three-week-long pool renovation. The pool will remain closed through March 1 while the city of Tallahassee’s Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs Department upgrades the amenities of the center, including replacement of three large pool filters, as well as repairing the […]
Grice shines in Lady Rattlers loss
Despite another strong performance from graduate student guard Jasmine Grice, the Lady Rattlers were unable to pull out a win on Saturday against the North Carolina A&T Lady Aggies. Grice led the Lady Rattlers (11-12, 5-5 MEAC) with 38 points, eight rebounds and eight steals in an 82-77 loss that […]