Local pet rescue groups and the veterinarian community joined together to host the “Take Me Home Pet Adoption” event on North Florida Fair Grounds. The event was created to find permanent homes for stray animals as well as educate pet owners about maintaining their pet’s health. Grace Berman, founder of […]
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SGA announces plans for new parking garage
Florida A&M’s Student Body President Tonnette Graham announced at the presidential meeting Tuesday that FAMU is on a waiting list for a additional parking garage. Graham said the university will soon continue its talks with the state. Details will be ironed out with Chief of Police Terence Calloway and Interim Vice President […]
Exemption of domestic violence client information bill causes controversy
The Florida Senate filed a bill Jan 9 providing exemption from public records for information concerning any clients involved in domestic violence advocacy organizations or referral services. According to Florida Senate records, the bill will require a written consent from the client to disclose of certain information. The bill will […]
Lady Rattlers lose home opener to Spartans 68-50
A figurative cloud fell over the Al Lawson multipurpose center on Saturday, as the Lady Rattlers (4-10, 1-1 MEAC) lost to the Lady Spartans of Norfolk State (3-11, 2-1 MEAC) 68-50. The game was the first of the “blackout” double-header to honor the life of former Interim Athletic Director Nelson […]
Seminoles Swamp Gators 24-19
Bad blood and good football set the stage for the Florida State University Seminoles and the University of Florida Gators on Saturday. The Seminoles (12-0, 8-0 ACC) remained perfect, prevailing over the Gators (6-5, 4-4 SEC) 24-19. Seminoles head coach Jimbo Fisher put into perspective what their now 28 game […]
Lady Rattlers Rally Against JU in Season Finale
The Florida A&M Lady Rattlers Volleyball team came back for the kill against Jacksonville University winning their senior game (24-26, 21-25, 25-17,25-21,15-12). The ladies lost the first two sets due to unforced errors. The Dolphins hitters found a weak spot in the Rattlers defense by continuously hitting the ball in […]
Lady Rattlers Drop Home Game to Troy 65-59
Monday night the Florida A&M University Lady Rattlers (1-3) lost to the Troy University Trojans (3-2) 65-59 at the Al Lawson Center. The Lady Rattlers overcame a slow start after beginning the game with a string of misses, that led to them not scoring until just over 17 minutes in […]
FSU Pulls Out Tight Win Against BC 20-17
Senior day took place on an overcast Saturday that saw sloppy play and some sloppier conditions. The no.3 ranked Florida State Seminoles (11-0, 8-0 ACC) defeated the Boston College Eagles (6-5, 3-4 ACC) 20-17. This win was sealed in the final seconds on the foot of redshirt sophomore kicker Roberto […]
Gov. Rick Scott Creates New Abortion Ban
Gov. Rick Scott’s abortion ban will stand in Florida, due to his recent re-election as governor. Under the new all abortions will be illegal in Florida at any point in a woman's pregnancy if her doctor determines that the fetus could survive outside the womb, according to the The Big […]
Supervisors of Elections Challenges FAMU Students
Tallahassee, FL- With elections right around the corner, are you registered to vote? According to Leon county supervisor of elections data, only 10% of FAMU students who lived on campus voted for the local Primary Elections in 2010. Supervisor of Elections, Ion Sancho, says that this is a call to […]