From the cheers to the dancing of some of the Democratic students on election night. One thing was for certain- many students left the Hansel E. Tookes Sr. Recreation Center with a smile on their face. Close to 1,000 students packed the recreation center with dancing and live music. […]
Author: Delmarshae Walker
New rules, new faces
With the aftermath of last November’s unfortunate event still looming over Famuans’ heads, there is concern about how this year’s homecoming events will be affected. The cancellation of the Greek step show has created a buzz, and many wonder if the new intake rules have something to do with […]
No voter left behind
Eddie Saintil is an American citizen from Miami who feels accomplished this morning after last night’s election because he had the opportunity to vote. In the midst of an election he felt enthusiastic about casting his vote but something was stopping him. He was not registered in […]
Rattler express is no more
Usually, students without transportation can board the Rattler Express to shop at off-campus locations such as Target, Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Publix and Governor Square Mall. However, this semester, students will miss out on the opportunity to take advantage of the Rattler Express because of an audit filed by the […]
Education complex nears completion
Workers poured concrete on the footpath outside Florida A&M’s Gore Education Complex and smoothed steps on the new stairwell Thursday as 15 months of construction came to an end. Inside, other workers pulled phone and Internet cables into winding labyrinths in server rooms, installed aluminum panels in the ceilings […]
Kante represents both Senegal and FAMU
Salif Kante has demonstrated his skills on the tennis court by winning a national championship at the junior college level and helping the Rattlers win an HBCU national championship. Kante, a fourth-year public relations student from Dakar, Senegal, has returned home to represent his country in the African Nations […]
‘Noles leave town during Rattler invasion
Homecoming is the most anticipated event of the year. It is our time to get together as Rattlers and have a good time in the name of orange and green. However, while we are holding events and cheering for our Rattler football team, one can only wonder how things […]
In memory of FAMU’s finest: Alonzo Gaither
Bragg Memorial Stadium is packed, fans are cheering and lights are shining bright. Florida A&M’s opponent is waiting on the other side of the field for its looming loss. The football players are in the locker room being led in prayer by legendary head football coach Alonzo “Jake” Gaither. […]
Homecoming fails to impress
Since last November, Florida A&M has been involved with scandals. As the university’s credibility diminishes, its culture will soon follow suit. In addition to the frequent drama with the Office of Student Activities and the Student Government Association, a battle over homecoming has pitted students against the university administration. […]
Failure to launch
After numerous conversations with my peers, it is safe to say that there seems to be some discontentment among the student body. For many of the upperclassmen, this year’s homecoming week of events has been very disappointing. In light of the university’s 125th anniversary, many students were expecting an […]