The Tallahassee Police Department is investigating whether criminal intent was a factor in the placing of a “suspected bomb” in a vehicle on a property near Florida A&M’s campus Wednesday. The department would not release what time they responded to a call about a “strange device” inside a vehicle at […]
Author: Sean Blackmon
Injury may sideline Pulley
Florida A&M starting quarterback Curtis Pulley is questionable for Saturday’s home finale against the North Carolina A&T Aggies because of a right shoulder injury.Pulley hurt his shoulder in Saturday’s 31-28 victory against the Morgan State Bears in Baltimore.When asked Thursday evening was he excited about playing in his last home […]
Letter to the White House
Mr. President as you may already know, you have nothing to fear. This election speaks nothing of your presidency despite what the media is saying. The democratic candidates who loss the gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia, loss on their own merit. For starters I know you […]
Trust provides glue for defensive wall
Senior defensive end Joseph Wims and senior defensive tackle Cameron Houston look to become more consistent in their desire to make the defense better. “There’s always room for improvement because we want to be consistent and consistency allows us to be a dangerous team,” Wims said. The team’s defense is allowing opponents to […]
Fraternity jumpstarts healthy workout initiative
The brothers of Omega Psi Phi have set a goal for a healthy lifestyle for the entire campus that is quickly catching on. As part of their new initiative, Work Owt Wednesdays, the Ques were in full effect at the FAMU Recreation Center from 2-4 p.m. on Wednesday in order […]
Coleman Library Showcase wins big with students
Students filled the steps outside of Lee Hall Auditorium Monday night as the 39th Student Senate presented the annual Coleman Library Showcase. There were a variety of campus organizations in attendance, including the Student Government Association, Greek-letter organizations, the Strikers dance team and members from the Marching “100.” There was […]
Students still getting ticketed for not having decals
Students who have not received their official parking decal for the 2009-2010 school year are being issued tickets even though they have temporary decals visible in car windows. During the first week of October, police service technicians issued tickets for decals that expired at the end of August […]
Health Care Reform informs of the cost of the uniformed health care plan
Several students, faculty and community activists piled into the New Pharmacy Building’s Blue Cross Blue Shield Auditorium for Florida A&M’s forum on Health Care Reform Wednesday. Upon entering, guests were handed both a program and an informational handout on health care reform key terminology and the commonly used terms […]
Florida Alliance to address concerns of cancer in black men
Senator Anthony Hill Sr. announced Florida A&M along with the University of Florida Prostate Disease Center, the Central Florida Pharmacy Council and 100 Black Men of Northwest Florida Panhandle will establish the Florida Alliance for the elimination of cancer disparities in black men. “The main goal of this alliance […]
Rattlers sweep Bulldogs
The Florida A&M University Rattlers swept the South Carolina State University Bulldogs 3-0 Thursday night in the Al Lawson Multipurpose Teaching Center and Gymnasium to remain undefeated in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. The Rattlers (12-8, 6-0 in the MEAC) played without senior outside hitter Maria Gomez, who was […]