#8220;As I ran down Wahnish Way passing the Recreation Center, I couldn’t help but notice a large round object that was similar shape like a spaceship in the middle of the phase three field,” said Chelsee Crawford, 22 , fourth year psychology student from Tallahassee. Crawford said she didn’t realize […]
Author: Earlena Boswell
Tucker Hall boasts new theater
Faculty and students were eager for the renovation of Florida A&M University’s historic Tucker Hall, but now everyone is waiting to see the remodeling of the Charles Winter Wood Theatre. “I think everyone is excited about it,” said Luther Wells, chairman of visual arts and humanities, and associate director of […]
“Shut up and dance” preview
It’s show season and the campus is buzzing about it. Florida A&M’s dance and modeling troupes are kicking off their fall showcases. Boyz of Poison is hosting “Shut Up and Dance” Saturday at 7 p.m. in Lee Hall. The compilation of entertainment consists of appearances from dance groups, step […]
The MEAC welcomes Savannah State and North Carolina Central
Both Savannah State University and North Carolina Central University athletic programs now call the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference home. The MEAC had granted these two universities membership into the historically black conference this year, and their athletics are eligible to compete this season. These two programs mark the second expansion of […]
Sports shows are lacking entertainment
You ever sit back and watch some of redundant broadcasting that goes on with today’s sports shows? While the ultimate goal of these shows is to relay information to the dedicated sports fan, the reason they are on television is to entertain those that are watching. Creativity is what separates […]
Volleyball team hits Clemson this weekend, looking for first win
The Florida A&M Lady Rattlers are preparing for the Clemson Classic Invitational which takes place Sept. 17-19, 2010, in Clemson, S.C. A loss to the Mercer Bears extends their losing streak to eight games. Many questions linger above the women volleyball’s team as they get prepared to face Georgia State, […]
JoURney strives to give hope to young women
In a small building across from Tucker Hall sits individuals who have an itch to make a difference in the lives of young women across campus. Every Wednesday in Sunshine Manor from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., a support group, joURney, provides a relaxed and informal place for young women to […]
Explosion raises national concerns
The tragic explosion of a gas pipeline in a San Francisco suburb has shed light on a problem usually kept underground: Communities have expanded over pipes built decades earlier when no one lived there. Utilities have been under pressure for years to better inspect and replace aging gas pipes that […]
Bears walk over Rattlers
The Florida A&M volleyball team is still searching for answers, chemistry, leadership and its first win of the season after being unexpectedly swept by the Mercer Bears (25-22, 25-19, 25-14). The loss is the team’s eighth in a row and first ever to Mercer. Head coach Tony Trifonov spent most […]
Offensive line
A QUARTERBACK IS NOTHING WITHOUT HIS OFFENSIVE LINE. FAMU’S NEW OFFENSIVE LINE LOOKS TO PROTECT STARTING QUARTEBACK MARTIN UPAKI AND HELP LEAD THEM TO A MEAC CHAMPIONSHIP.