Tallahassee Regional Airport is one of many Florida airports that does not turn a profit from the Transportation Security Administration’s confiscated items. A USA Today article said the selling of items confiscated during airport security has become very lucrative to many states. However, Florida does not cash in on this […]
Author: Anthony Anamelechi
Nation’s trade deficit reaches record high four years straight
WASHINGTON – American appetites for all things foreign, from oil to cars to clothing, pushed the trade deficit to yet another record in 2005. And the year’s $201.6 billion deficit with China, the largest ever recorded with a single country, brought demands for a crackdown on what the U.S. sees […]
Rattlers: winning not easy without the ball
In Monday’s 70-73 loss to the North Carolina A&T Aggies, the FAMU Rattlers discovered they had a bit of a problem on their hands; they could not keep the ball in them. In a particularly poor showing under the glass, the Rattlers were out rebounded in the game 42-35. But […]
Troupes compete for charity
Two modeling troupes will have their chance to walk the catwalk and compete against each other in Lee Hall for a $100 prize. Epicurean and FACES are set to compete not just for money, but also for a good cause. “You’ve seen dance off, but now, the FAMU royal court, […]
Auditions held for university-wide showcase
Auditions for the Florida A&M University “Spectacle” talent show are scheduled for Feb. 15 and 16 at 6 p.m. in the SJGC building, room 2021. Students who can sing, dance, rap or write poetry are welcomed to audition. “This is an opportunity for amateur talent in all aspects of performing […]
Women’s basketball takes bite out of Bulldogs with stingy defense
In their 66-51 victory over the South Carolina State Bulldogs, the Lady Rattlers showcased a defense that would make almost any coach proud — that is, unless the coach was unfortunate enough to be on the losing end of the deal. The Lady Bulldogs were visibly stifled on offense Saturday, […]
Lady Rattlers continue winning streak at Gaither
Florida A&M University women’s basketball team improved their record to 9-12 overall and 5-7 in the MEAC with a 66-51 victory against South Carolina State University Saturday in Gaither Gymnasium. Four Lady Rattlers scored in double figures with sharp shooting sophomore guard Q’Vaunda Curry leading the way for the home […]
Blame for loss shouldered by team
The Florida A&M University men’s basketball shot an impressive 84 percent from the free-throw line Saturday against South Carolina State University (8-13, 6-5). But a key miss late in the game gave the Bulldogs enough juice to squeeze out a 66-64 win over the Rattlers (11-13, 7-5). Trailing 65-63 with […]
E-mail system still problematic, some students say
The Florida A&M University e-mail accounts are intended for both social and academic communication. The accounts are an alternative way for financial aid to contact students with valuable information regarding their award summaries. Book vouchers, direct deposit requests and inquiries can be confirmed through FAMU e-mail accounts. This is because […]
Haitian elections concern students
The people of Haiti waited with much anticipation as the vote counting began Wednesday. Former president, Rene Preval has the lead in the counting of the votes, winning over 60 percent of the 359,000 votes that had been counted so far. A former protegé of the exiled President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, […]