There are many different ways to achieve an education such as trade schools, training programs or institution of higher learning. Nonetheless, attending college is generally accepted as the standard requirement for achieving a high paying job. U.S. Department of Education statistics show that 76 out of 100 students who graduate […]
Author: Alexis Dupree
FAMU central manufacturing plant placed on non-compliance facilities
Oil spills from an underground tank have placed Florida A&M’s central manufacturing plant on the list of non-compliance facilities. The plant, located at 2400 Wahnish Way, is on the watch list because of an out of regulation petroleum underground storage tank or UST’s usually large tanks used to store petroleum […]
Former Rattler shares wisdom in successful self help book
When Casey Printers left Texas Christian University in 2001, he seemed to be venturing away from an ideal situation. Printers received a scholarship to play quarterback for TCU in 1999 after being named a second-team blue chip All-American upon graduating from high school. That same year, he led the Horned […]
Baseball team looks for answer for their bottom of totem pole in 1-10 conference record
With a 7-25-1 record and at the bottom of the totem pole in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference with a record of 1-10, Rattlers are looking for. Head coach Robert Lucas talked about his reason for this year’s unsuccessful season in the past saying that it was the lack of experience […]
Former FAMU player Leroy Vann gets signed with the 49ers
Sulking over three years of minimal playing time is a memory for Leroy Vann, the two-time All- American who was picked up after the NFL Draft Saturday by the San Francisco 49ers. The Tampa, Fla., native was at home with family when he received a call on his cell phone […]
Baseball team looks for answers for their 1-10 conference record
With a 7-25-1 record and at the bottom of the totem pole in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference with a record of 1-10, Rattlers are looking for answers. Head coach Robert Lucas talked about his reason for this year’s unsuccessful season in the past saying that it was the lack of […]
Vice president of Students Affairs finally retires for good
As Florida A&M seniors prepare to walk across the stage on Saturday, one official will also be leaving ‘the Hill’ for the last time. Vice President of Students Affairs Roland Gaines is retiring for the third time. Twice before, he has tried to retire, but “this time, it’s permanent,” he […]
Shayla Spann inspires students with her perseverance in pursuing her dream adverse her illness
Everyday is a miracle for a young lady whom doctors told would never live to see the age of 20. Shayla Spann, also known as “Dimpz” for those who have seen her work on campus, is a third-year computer information systems student from Columbia S.C. She is strong and passionate […]
Venon Vision banned due lack of organization
Due to yearbook lack of organization, the Venom Vision, Florida A&M’s school yearbook, will not publish this year. Mr. FAMU, Brandon McCaskill, a fourth-year broadcast journalism student from Largo, Md., said in his platform that he would bring back the yearbook during his yearlong term. “I’m not sure what happened […]
Student opens clothing boutique
Inside the Pepper Flower Boutique there is a variety of clothing including short and long satin and cotton dresses of different prints. There are navy blue and white strapless one-piece jumpsuits, jeans, bikinis and a white bathing suit with a plunging v-neck, pink hearts and lace-which look more like lingerie. […]