The Rattlers baseball team split its two-game home series with the Mercer Bears on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Rattlers (4-38, 3-15 MEAC ) defeated the Bears (33-12, 12-6 Atlantic Sun Conference) 11-5 on Tuesday but fell 6-7 in the rematch. Going into Tuesday’s contest, Mercer was ranked No.1 in College […]
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Administrators seek to increase graduation rate
Florida A&M administrators are working to address the university’s six-year, 39 percent graduation rate by launching career and academic-centered programs. The Office of University Retention has launched an initial student academic advisement module as well as a career development initiative. The initiative was created to help students focus on career […]
Hotels booked solid on graduation weekend
An overlap of legislation, graduation and a rush of early booking has left Tallahassee hotels booked and some students scrambling to find a place for their families to stay. The Doubletree Hotel, located at 101 S. Adams St., is booked solid due to its close proximity to the Capitol. Senators […]
FAMU College of Law student makes school history
A Florida A&M College of Law student has been chosen as the first FAMU law student to serve as a clerk at the Florida Supreme Court. Ta’Ronce Stowes, a third-year from Severn, Md., will be the law clerk for the Honorable Justice James E. C. Perry starting in August. […]
FAMU community raises awareness about sexual assault
After incidents such as the Steubenville rape case and Rick Ross’ infamously offensive lyrics in the song “U.E.O.N.O,” sexual assault has been a big topic of discussion. April is known nationally as Sexual Assault Awareness month, and in recent years, Florida A&M has held events during April to show […]
FAMU parent seeks to improve the college experience
After attending Florida A&M’s Parents’ Weekend, Gretchen Plummer-Smith, a parent to an incoming freshmen, developed the idea of The Rattler Pride Parent’s Association. Plummer-Smith, a FAMU alumna, said the association plans to work with the university, students and parents to sponsor activities both on and off campus and to […]
NCCU swept by Lady Rattlers on senior day
The Florida A&M Lady Rattlers (14-29, 6-3 MEAC) softball team celebrated senior day with a three-game series against the North Carolina Central University Lady Eagles (4-39,2-9 MEAC), winning game one by a score of 8-1. The Lady Rattlers were able to score early and often, causing the Lady Eagles to […]
Only vigilance can fight terrorism
Since the Boston Marathon bombings on April 15, I have heard many people say closing our borders would decrease terrorist attacks in the United States or that allowing foreigners has granted them the opportunity.I do not agree. Webster dictionary defines domestic terrorism as “terrorism practiced in your own country […]
Rattler brings USIBA heavyweight title home
A Florida A&M football player became the United States Intercollegiate Boxing Association 2013 National Heavyweight Champion. Willie Ferrell, a third-year social work and criminology student from Tallahassee, first attended FAMU High where he was the No. 13 linebacker in the country and went on to play for the University […]
The love of money: The importance of finances in relationships
Money may make the world go ‘round. It can strengthen or sever ties, but what role does it play in relationships? Whether it’s the love of your life, your spouse or your college sweetheart, all levels of relationships may fall prey to a financial tug of war. According to […]