Following back-to-back nationally televised games, the Rattlers look to continue their undefeated start against the Tennessee State Tigers in the 20th Atlanta Football Classic. The Rattlers will be putting their new top 25 ranking on the line as well as their undefeated record. Florida A&M University has not seen a […]
Author: Jordan Culver
Eating disorders prevalent in black community
Beauty and body image acceptance plagues the lives of many college students who suffer from eating disorders. According to www.faq.org, 85 percent of the time, anorexia starts between the ages of 13 and 20. Florida A&M University has health and counseling services to make students aware that they have somewhere […]
Leon County Schools offering vegetarian meals
In Leon County, all elementary and middle schools are offering at least one vegetarian meal a day. Meals will include cheese quesadillas, cheese and bean burritos or cheese pizza. Vegetables and salads will continue to be served. Farm to school, which is a national program linking farmers with […]
Comedian wows local crowd
Funny man, David Allan Grier gave a knee-slapping performance at Tallahassee’s Comedy Zone on Sept. 15. Grier is best known for his flamboyant, yet hysterical character on the earlier ‘90’s, “In Living Color. For Grier, this show in town was another way to exercise what people assume he does best-making […]
Gospel fest a big hit
Hundreds of people waited outside FAMU’s Multipurpose Center anxiously anticipating Bishop Hezekiah Walker to revive them at the Tallahassee Gospel Fest on Saturday. Classified as a bishop, pastor, overseer, choir director, songwriter, musician, and author, convergence is not an issue with this dynamic artist.Speaking in a low, subtle voice and […]
FAMU student arrested on murder charge
A Florida A&M student is being held in the Leon County jail awaiting to be sent to a Palm Beach County jail following his arrest on murder charges. The U.S. Marshals arrested Adrian Leebrent Hunter, 18, on Sept. 15. The Jupiter, Fla. native was arrested in the 500 block of […]
Holds delay funds
Out-of-state students seeking for Florida residency this year must adhere to new requirements, such as owning a permanent home, in order to qualify. The 2009 Florida Statute, 1009.21, Rules 6A-10.004 and 6A-20.003, will no longer approve individuals who are seeking residency for tuition purposes. “The biggest misinformation people believe that […]
Balanced coverage needed
Florida A&M University finally made front-page news for something other than administrative and financial woes. But this time, the coverage wasn’t any better. In my 20 years of living in Tallahassee, I’ve seen FAMU on the front page between 40 to 50 times, give or take. Out of those 40 […]
Barrington to be sentenced today
Today is judgment day for Marcus Barrington, the former Florida A&M University student convicted of illegally changing the grades and the residency status for dozens of students. Barrington sentence is scheduled to be at the Federal District Court in Tallahassee at 1:30 p.m., following his conviction on multiple charges this […]
Flag football team dominates both male and female sides competition
Even though the Rattlers played Thursday, there was still a lot of football to play Saturday at FAMU. Simply Marvelous, a female traveling intramural flag football team, held a workout clinic for its upcoming season. “We want to help others create memories,” said Tony Brewington, intramural sports coordinator. Brewington coordinated […]