The Rattlers men’s basketball team gave the home crowd a preview of what’s to come as they defeated Fort Valley State University 89-63 in Saturday’s season-opening exhibition in Gaither Gym. In a total team effort, the Rattlers had five players scoring in double-digits in the game, led by senior guard […]
Author: Reginald Snowden
Pirates steal win from Rattlers
The FAMU Rattlers football team traveled to Hampton, Va. hoping to upset the undefeated Hampton University Pirates, but Hampton (10-0, 8-0 MEAC) defeated FAMU (5-5, 4-3 MEAC) 34-14 Saturday. Hampton junior defensive end Alden Blizzard blocked a 51-yard field goal attempt by FAMU sophomore kicker Wesley Taylor, resulting in the […]
ESPNU, MEAC agree to seven year TV deal
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and ESPNU agreed to a seven-year contract earlier this year. The deal guarantees MEAC sports will be televised through the year 2012. Dennis Thomas, commissioner of the MEAC, said he is excited about the accord. “This is a truly groundbreaking moment for the MEAC,” said Thomas. […]
Student promotions group brings ‘Endustry’ to Hill
Since Endustry Power Players debuted on campus, they have held a variety of events, allowing students to have an intimate connection with various aspects of the entertainment industry. EPP is an organization with the purpose to create outlets for students who want to pursue a career in the entertainment industry, […]
Lady Rattlers fall to Eagles
Basketball is finally back in Gaither Gym as the Lady Rattlers hosted the Lady Eagles of Florida Gulf Coast University in Saturday’s season-opening exhibition game. The outcome, however, did not turn out as the Lady Rattlers had hoped for as, on the strength of solid shooting and 12 three-point shots, […]
Rattlers volleyball closes with win over Bulldogs
The Florida A&M Lady Rattlers volleyball team successfully closed out the regular season with a 3-0 (30-16, 30-13, 30-17) victory over the Bulldogs of South Carolina State. The undefeated Lady Rattlers have won 84 consecutive MEAC games, so it was no surprise when they sent the Bulldogs home after the […]
Power plant must keep its word to gain citizens trust
Whether or not the city of Tallahassee should support the North Florida Power Plant is the hottest topic in the Capitol. Perhaps the proposed coal plant is the talk of the town because the project will lower electric bills or maybe because coal-burning power plants are the largest industrial source […]
T.O. suspension not too severe
Rev. Jesse Jackson is at it again. He’s protesting something else. But this time, he’s protesting the suspension of Terrell Owens from the Philadelphia Eagles. According to http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com, Jackson said Owens suspension was “much too severe.” But it wasn’t. T.O. is a public figure. Despite how much he may not […]
Few state trustees are college alumni
Less than half of the members currently serving on the Board of Trustees graduated from the University. Of the 13 members of Florida A&M University’s BOT, only four are alumni: William Jennings, Laura Branker, Pamela Duncan and W. George Allen. Student Government Association President Ramon Alexander is also on the […]
FAMU not living up to ‘Best HBCU’ standard
There is no feeling more superior to me than knowing I am a Florida A&M University Rattler. But, I don’t think I’d ever go as far as saying FAMU is the superior historically black college. What defines superiority in a college? It’s a combination of things, such as academics, the […]