The Rattler team walked away with over a 20 point victory of 58-35 in the Florida Classic game, beating in-state rival, the Wildcats of Bethune Cookman University. Quarterback Curtis Pulley threw four touchdowns to bring the Rattlers to an early lead. The Rattlers led by 31 with 6:51 to play […]
Author: Barbara Charles
FAMU briefly loses power
On Sunday, Florida A&M University was affected by a school-wide power outage. University officials said the outage occurred around 1:50 pm. Electricity was not restored to the campus until 3:05 p.m. and some students said they were frustrated with the interruption of the school’s power source. Andria Frazier, 19, a […]
Ourspace
Social networks Facebook and MySpace are about to get a taste of competition. An entity of Urban Communications, an up and coming technology business, OurSpace is a new social network aimed towards young black internet users. Florida A&M alumni have the opportunity to network on Rattler Roundup. However, what makes […]
Professors make learning fun
The motto for Florida A&M University is “Excellence With Caring,” and students seem to agree that the professors are good at their jobs. However, being a teacher is sometimes challenging. Professors have to find ways to educate as well as engage. Jacqueline Okoh, who teaches freshman orientation, said she keeps […]
Consumer shopping tips for Black Friday
Unemployment is up and consumer confidence is down heading into the holiday shopping season, as so many consumers will be trying to stay on a budget this year. It’s possible to celebrate on a budget, experts say, but it requires some thought and planning. While the mall may be intimidating […]
FAMU may be in for another tuition hike
Gov. Charlie Crist announced Thursday his proposal that will allow 11 schools to increase their tuition up to 15 percent a year. In the proposal, Florida A&M University, and other schools in the state could increase their tuition over the next seven years. A press release by Crist said the […]
Alzheimer’s cases rise dramatically
As the last week of November’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Month approaches, researchers say that the number of people affected continues to rise tremendously. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, an estimated 5.2 million Americans of all ages have Alzheimer’s disease in 2008. Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death among […]
The verdict is in: Judge will speak
Judge Glenda Hatchett will be the keynote speaker at Florida A&M University’s 2008 Fall Commencement, which will take place on Friday Dec. 12, at the Leon County Civic Center at 6 p.m. Hatchett, who is most famous for her courtroom television show titled “Judge Hatchett,” joins the likes of Bishop […]
Lawson takes his seat
This past Monday, Florida A&M Uuniversity alumnus and state Senator Alfred “Al” Lawson assumed the leadership mantle for the Florida Senate’s 14 member Democratic Caucus. Lawson is the second black person to assume the position. According to WCTV, the senator will replace Steven Galler of Cooper City. “I am honored […]
Enthusiam dismal for classic
It is that wonderful time of the year, where the rivalry of all rivalries happen, the Florida Classic in Orlando. The Rattlers of Florida A&M University will take on the Wildcats of Bethune Cookman University in the 29th annual game. It is a weekend of non-stop fun, but many Rattlers […]