The national unemployment rate rose to 7.9 percent in October, with 171,000 jobs being added to the economy, as a 0.1 percentage increase from September. However, the national unemployment rate did not rise because more people became unemployed. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the civilian labor force […]
Author: Natalie Johnson
Journalism students weigh in on Obama’s presidency
Just three days short of the general election, an event held by the Florida A&M School of Journalism and Graphic Communication in conjunction with public relations firm Prodigy, offered a look back into the 2008 election. SJGC and Prodigy held a community symposium to discuss President Barack Obama and […]
Clinton campaigns for Obama
Former president Bill Clinton lived up to his nickname “Explainer-In-Chief” Friday in Tallahassee. The former president ended his day of Florida campaigning in the state’s capital after engaging a crowd of 3,000 people at Florida State University’s campus. Clinton did not miss a chance to distinguish the Republican presidential […]
FAMU gets tough win against NCA&T
The Florida A&M Rattlers beat the North Carolina A&T Lady Aggies in three sets Friday night. Coach Tanio Trifonov didn’t like the effort from his team Friday night despite the win. “Injuries are a part of the game nothing serious we just have some minor tendonitis, but that […]
Rattlers lose to Aggies on the road
The Florida A&M Rattlers fell to the North Carolina A&T Aggies 16-3 on Saturday afternoon after a mediocre performance from the offense. The Rattlers had more first downs, total plays, total yards, and time of possession but the offense, led by quarterback Tyler Bass, could not find the end […]
Rattlers lose to Aggies on the road
The Florida A&M Rattlers fell to the North Carolina A&T Aggies 16-3 on Saturday afternoon after a mediocre performance from the offense. The Rattlers had more first downs, total plays, total yards, and time of possession but the offense, led by quarterback Tyler Bass, could not find the end […]
FAMU prepares for NCCU
The Lady Rattlers have won 10 out of their last 12 games and look to stay undefeated as they take on the North Carolina Central Lady Eagles. The Lady Rattlers come into the match 10-9 and 8-0 in conference play. The Lady Rattlers currently have the best conference record […]
FAMU gets tough win against NCA&T
The Florida A&M Rattlers beat the North Carolina A&T Lady Aggies in three sets Friday night. Coach Tanio Trifonov didn’t like the effort from his team Friday night despite the win. “Injuries are a part of the game nothing serious we just have some minor tendonitis, but that […]
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Rattlers take care of Rams at home
The Florida A&M Rattlers defeated the Albany State Rams Thursday night. The Rattlers as lost to an exhibition game against Rams last year. FAMU got off slow start in the first half but picked up the intensity and in the second half; they went on 13-5 run midway through […]