During the final second of regulation, the Rattlers basketball team (7-18, 5-6 MEAC) fell short to the Howard Bison (7-18, 4-8 MEAC) 71-69 Saturday night in the Burr Gymnasium in Washington, D.C. Both teams appeared to be evenly matched, as the game experienced six ties and five lead changes. Neither […]
Author: Leland Hall
Music Will Never Be the Same
I’ve always joked about how I should have been born around the same time as my parents. I was more connected to music during their era and found myself searching on YouTube for bits and pieces of what I considered to be real music. I grew up listening to artists […]
Whitney Houston dies at 48
Whitney Houston has died of unknown causes. The 48-year-old singer was reported dead by her publicist in a statement to AP Saturday. Houston was known for her soulful R&B music through the 90’s, along with appearances in films like “Waiting to Exhale.” Her turmultuous battles with drug abuse and an […]
Men’s Track Looks To Impress At Tiger Paw Invite
The Florida A&M men’s track team, which has displayed strong performances all season, looks to continue its success in Clemson, S.C. during Friday’s Tiger Paw International. Garnering success in Clemson would provide a solid base to build on as the Mid-Eastern Conference Indoor Championship nears on Feb. 16. FAMU has […]
Women’s Tennis Seeks First Win against Stetson
After losing its first two matches of the season, the Lady Rattlers tennis team (0-2) hopes to improve its record against the Stetson Hatters in Deland, Fla., Saturday at noon. The team was shut out during both matches, losing 6-0 to Central Florida on Jan. 22, and 7-0 to […]
FAMU Trustees Appoint Former Federal Judge to Head Committee
Florida A&M’s Board of Trustees Thursday named a former federal judge to head an anti-hazing committee, which will propose suggestions to eradicate the underground practice of hazing at the university. Former United States Federal Judge Stephen Craig Robinson is one of seven committee members who will decide how FAMU proceeds […]
Bond Health Center Talks HIV
Voices echoed down the hallways of the Bond Community Health Center as students, local community members and health care professionals gathered to discuss the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the African-American community. Tuesday, Feb. 7 marked the 12th annual observance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. The Bond Community Health Center featured […]
Reflections in Time of One Man’s Contribution
February is celebrated as Black History Month or National African-American History Month, recognizing the achievements of African-Americans in U.S. History. Representative John Lewis of Georgia’s fifth District exemplifies these accomplishments. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) coined him as “the conscience of the U.S. Congress.” Born to the family of […]
Tiquan Underwood Handles Misfortune with Class
One moment, Tiquan Underwood is virtually a nameless wide receiver in the National Football League. The next, he is an example on how to handle misfortune with class. Many people would lambaste their former team after being dismissed from its roster on the eve of the Super Bowl, arguably the […]
Quincy Farmer Cultivates Food, Nurtures Proud Family Tradition
A pebble-covered trail leads into a driveway of a wood cabin that seems to have stood for generations. A tarp covers the roof damaged by past hurricanes. Leafless trees surround the structure. At the back of the cabin, red, yellow and white chickens and roosters mill around. O’Harold Black, a […]