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Sports

FAMU men lose nail-biter to Maryland-Eastern

The Rattlers only got four points from their bench Monday night Photo credit: Sydne Vigille​   The Florida A&M men’s basketball team fell short 62-61 to Maryland Eastern Shore Monday night at the Hytche Athletic Center. The Rattlers lost a very close game despite a late floater in the paint by senior […]

News

Decorum in the Chambers: Student senate meeting held Monday

Photo credit: Brianna Harmon On Monday, the student senators met in the Florida A&M University Senate Chambers to address a total of fifteen requested bills, one confirmation, and a possible resignation.  Senator Damarcus Snipes, a fourth year public relations student, came up during lobbying and speakers to address his possible resignation […]

Lifestyles

Sing on, Ms. Griot to be performed for elementary students

The official program logo for Sing On, Ms. Griot Photo credit: FAMU Essential Theatre  Sing On, Ms. Griot by playwright Beth Turner, a child’s play that discusses the relation between African and African-American culture, will be performed for two elementary schools in the coming weeks. Set in present day, African […]

Sports

Florida A&M defeated by Howard in OT

Senior forward Desmond Williams was the top scorer against Howard with a total of 33 points and 13 rebounds | Photo credit: Ahmon Lott​ The Rattlers played an intense game on Saturday evening, but the Howard Bison defeated Florida A&M 83-80 in overtime. FAMU started the game strong with minimal offensive errors […]

Sports

The Lady Rattlers lose despite second half comeback

Ecenur Yurdakul contributed 14 points in the loss against Howard  Photo credit: Sydne Vigille  The Florida A&M Lady Rattlers (4-18, 2-7 MEAC) came up short to the Howard Lady Bison (8-13, 4-4 MEAC) 76-65 at Burr Gymnasium on Saturday despite a valiant second half effort. The loss marks their fourth […]

Opinions

We pay to have a say

SGA member Taylar Hall  Photo credit: Taylar Hall Early last week, there was a letter posted anonymously in various locations on Florida A&M University’s campus. This letter titled “We Pay to Have a Say,” and signed “The Weary Student,” created a mild uproar amongst students. The letter posed many […]