Florida A&M students gathered Friday night to mourn the death of fellow student, Antonio Burke. A candlelight vigil was held in honor of the former baseball player Friday night. Family members could not be reached for details regarding his death. A cause of death has not been officially released. Burke, […]
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Road project planned
The city of Tallahassee announced a $54 million project to extend FAMU Way. This project is being completed to ease traffic congestion but will force nine residents to move from their homes. The details of the construction were discussed at a breakfast held at Smith-Williams Community Center, in light of […]
Students opt for e-books
The once a semester trip to the campus bookstore is becoming less and less common for many students at Florida A&M. Students say the bookstore, located in the Student Services Center, is too expensive. “I really do feel like (the FAMU bookstore) is overpriced,” said Josh Diaz, 18, from Orlando. […]
Gaining ground: Live Blog
Please refresh this page frequently, all updates will come with real time stamps. 7:20 Live from the Al Lawson Center, the Rattlers will take on the Norfolk State Spartans in about 15 minutes. Stay tuned for live updates, game stats and analysis. 7:30 After an impressive victory on Saturday […]
Low play quality overshadows victory
Offensive missteps were not enough to keep the Rattlers from defeating the Norfolk State University Spartans 58-47 Monday night in the Al Lawson Center to improve to 9-4. The victory, however, was overshadowed by turnovers and an injury to guard Christian Rateree. “Sloppy” was the word of choice for players […]
Late turnovers derail women’s team
The Florida A&M University Rattlers could not come out on top in a strength versus strength contest against the North Carolina A&T Aggies Saturday night in the Al Lawson center. The Rattlers second home game of the new year was marred by turnovers and late game mistakes as the Lady […]
FAMU’s Top Ten
1. Lose Some Weight: This goal usually withstands the tests of January and February. But by the end of March, you will likely reschedule your workout regiment to start this summer. 2. Being a nicer person: You are a warm jovial person all year long-until about 7 a.m. […]
Water scarcity a major issue
A recent report on CBS News with Katie Couric highlights America’s dwindling water supply. According to the report, Americans use more than 150 gallons of water by the time they turn in for bed each night. That is more per day than people in any other nation on the globe. […]
Woods needs a do over
Tiger Woods seemed to have it all: a successful career with sponsors and endorsements, a Swedish wife, two children, and a reported eleven mistresses. Many have been trying to understand what went wrong, and why it is taking so long for him to make a public statement. True enough Woods […]
Rattlers boost confidence after conference win
The Rattlers men’s basketball team defeated the North Carolina A&T Aggies (5-9, 1-1 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) Saturday night in the first conference home game of the season 70-66. With the victory, the Rattlers have a 3-11 record overall and a 1-1 record in conference play. Florida A&M started […]