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Search for SJGC dean begins Dominique Mayes Correspondent Earlier in the semester during a quarterly colloquium, James Hawkins, dean of School of Journalism & Graphic Communication, said that, in approximately a year, he plans “to be on the golf course in San Diego.” A search committee has been formed and is in the

process of searching for a new dean for the SJGC. Valencia Matthews, director of FAMU’s Essential Theatre and an assistant dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, is chair of the search committee tasked with appointing the new dean. Matthews was given the position as chair by University Provost Cynthia Hughes Harris on Oct. 3. The SJGC Search Committee consists of 12 FAMU staff members, seven from SJGC and the remaining

five from other departments and schools. There will also be a student panel on the committee, but exactly who these students will be has not been decided. The SJGC search committee has not had their first meeting and the potential candidates have not been selected. Matthews said the committee is scheduled to meet

South Carolina State University Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Anthony Holloman has taken his name out of the running for Florida A&M’s vice president of university relations. Holloman was a finalist for the position but as chosen to stay with S.C. State as a chief fund raiser.

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Litter of participants clean up campus

Registration is still open for residents who want to participate in a unique, energized, weeklong learning experience Oct. 16-21. The Lifelong Learning Extravaganza provides the opportunity for citizens to gain knowledge and familiarity with the art, culture and history of Tallahassee.

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — To fight the budget blues and maintain the school’s unconventional approach, tiny New College is embarking on the largest fundraising campaign in its history. With only 4,700 graduates since its founding in Sarasota in 1960, New College has set a big target: $60 million within seven years, nearly $13,000 per graduate.

Clarece Polke The Famuan TayVon Hawkins (above), a junior animal science student, has participated in the Rattler Fever clean up project every homecoming since freshman year. This year’s participants are some of the lowest numbers he’s seen since his freshman year, he said.

Homecoming festivities left quite a mess on Florida A&M’s campus. Several dozen students gathered together and rolled up their sleeves to discard the debris from homecoming. Different student-based organizations were represented in the 2011 Rattler Fever.

The clean up is held the Sunday following every

to fill trash bags and place them in dumpsters.

“As long as I’m helping someone, it feels good, and

As dirty as a job this is, it feels good.

homecoming game. Despite a light drizzle, students walked around with gloves and garbage grabbers

Students participated and gained a sense of pride in being able to give back to the school without writing a check.

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this is for a great cause,” said business student Rodrick Carpenter. Students showed their

school spirit and put together different groups responsible for cleaning Bragg Stadium, the Set and the track. They worked from about noon – 4 p.m. “It’s important to have that balance,” Student Body Vice President Troy Harris said. “Everyone goes out on Saturday night, that’s a part of homecoming, but people need

The legendary Clark Sisters performed to a sold out audience on Friday. Other musical guests, including the FAMU Gospel Choir and Malcolm Hawkins, helped make the night a rousing event. The drums and electric organ helped make the event a night to remember.

An epic collapse in the 4th quarter saw the Florida A&M football team squander a 21-point lead and a chance to win its homecoming game.

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‘100’ honored at President’s Gala Kristin Broner Deputy Opinions Editor

Keenan Doanes The Famuan Tyler Bass hangs his head after FAMU’s homecoming game. The team blew a 21-point halftime lead, as Howard scored 29 fourth quarter points.

Candles, gleaming fountains and carpeted floors decorated the Al Lawson Multipurpose Gym Friday night as Florida A&M hosted the 2011 President’s Gala. The event was held to kick off the anniversary of the 125th year of the university and honor “The Marching 100.” Norma Solomon White, the first woman to play in the “100,” graced the stage. She and two other women are credited for paving the way for young women in the famous band today. White said she agreed to attend FAMU after seeing the band as a child. “It was the best decision I made to attend FAMU,” she said. She reminisced about practicing long hours with the band until she “couldn’t see in the morning to couldn’t see at night.”

Keenan Doanes The Famuan Director of Bands Julian White conducts the band during ‘Sing, Sing, Sing’ as drum majors Jonathan Boyce (left) and Keon Hollis (right) support his ladder.

The Marching “100” was the featured entertainment and the honoree of the night. The band played some of its most familiar tunes, including “Sing, Sing, Sing” and “Do

Whatcha Wanna.” Throughout the night, there were several short features on the history and development of the “100.” The band’s history dates back to 1892, with only

16 instruments under the leadership of P.A. Van Weller. There was an extensive tribute to the William Foster Gala 4


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3.news Clean up get up on Sunday and help.” Harris said the rain and the lack of publicity the event received might have been a factor. However, he said offering incentives and getting more clubs and organizations involved should improve student attendance for next year. History professor Spencer Tyrus has participated in the clean up for the past seven years and is an active volunteer in the “Set Friday” clean up. “Even with visitors here this

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era, and an in-depth look at the growth of the band. Foster, director of bands emeritus and the creator of the Marching “100,” arrived at FAMU in 1946 and developed the program into one of the most recognized college marching bands in the world. The band has received several accolades and the credit of

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weekend, this is our school,” said Tyrus. “It is our responsibility to clean up.” Students and faculty weren’t the only participants in the clean up. FAMU’s plant operations donated gloves, trash bags and a truck with an attached cart to carry the large trash bags to dumpsters. “As dirty as a job this is, it feels good,” said graduate student William Dobbins with trash in his hand.

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member of the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication Search Committee. Ritchie has been a professor in SJGC for 19 years and has an idea of what qualifications candidates need to fulfill the job description of dean of SJGC. “SJGC is in need of someone who will not only oversee the school, but implement programs and staff that are going to take charge in the growth and prosperity of the school,” said Ritchie. “Due to the many budget cuts, the loss of the IT profes-

sional, as well as TV 20 staff and accreditation issues, SJGC has seen hard times. We need someone that is going to come in and do more than just tread water. We need someone that will help us move forward.” The SJGC dean post is one of several dean positions the university is still trying to fill.

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sometime this month. In the first meeting, they will initially outline the types of qualities and credentials they are searching for in the next leader of SJGC. “This is kind of like a committee project, to make sure everyone is aware of the duties and responsibilities of the kind of individual we are looking to lead,” said Matthews. Hawkins has been with Florida A&M for 34 years and spent eight of them as dean of SJGC. Hawkins has no in-

volvement with the search committee and the appointing of the new dean of the school. However, he does know the type of person the SJGC will need in order to excel. “They have to be a person of energy, a person of vision,” Hawkins said. Once retired, Hawkins plans on keeping himself busy working on a screenplay and traveling around the world to play 12 golf courses he has been yearning to tee off on. SJGC Knight Chair in Journalism Joe Ritchie is one of the individuals appointed as a

implementing 30 techniques that would become standard in bands across the world. Many former band members came to celebrate the FAMU “Marching 100” distinguished legacy. Ray Harry said he was a former band director at Howard University and a trumpet player for the “100.” “Without this band, I could not be what I am,” said Harry, a 1968 FAMU graduate. “God bless everyone that went to

FAMU.” Mayor John Marks danced and sang along to almost every tune the band played. “Okay I’m finished,” Mayor John Marks said while dancing along to a band selection. “A wonderful evening at FAMU. The gala homecoming weekend is such a special weekend in Tallahassee.” As the night continued, current and former band members were adorned with gold

medals for their service and commitment to the band and its future. Michael Simmons, a 2006 music education graduate and former trumpet player, was one of the members who received a medal. Simmons, a member of the Tallahassee chapter of “The Marching 100” Alumni Association, said Julian White, Director of Bands, requested all alumni members attend. All former directors of

the “100” were honored as well by White. On her flute, Associate Professor and Director of Piccolos Dennine White serenaded her husband, White, by playing “Here and Now” by Luther Vandross. During his speech, White thanked President James Ammons for always providing financial and moral support to make the “100.” “Sometimes I think I am at

my best when doing challenges,” White told Ammons and the audience. “I am a little arrogant and cocky. It’s not because of what I am, but who I am with you.”

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Clark Sisters send up praises

Gospel group voices faith Q: What has been your most proud musical achievement? A: Dorinda- “The Grammys; that was one thing that our mom wanted us to achieve, it’s the highest level of achievement. To be able to walk away that night with all three awards really was a powerful moment.” Q: Speaking of the Grammy Awards, you performed with the legendary Aretha Franklin that night. What was that experience like? A: Karen Clark Sheard- “It was a complete honor and dream come true to be able to perform with her. We all love Aretha and she is such an inspiration to all of us.” Q: This is your second time performing at FAMU, what is it about this school that keeps you coming back?

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Clark sisters Jacky, Karen Clark-Sheard, and Dorinda Clark-Cole, performed at Lee Hall Auditorium Friday night as part of the Lyceum series. The Grammy-award winning gospel group performed hits like “Living” and “He Gave Me Nothing to Lose.”

Roscoe Thompson Deputy Lifestyles Editor What started as a somber gospel event turned into a foot-stomping, Southern Baptist revival meeting. The Clark Sisters shouted, danced and belted out some of their most familar tunes at the annual homecoming gospel concert in Lee Hall Auditorium Friday night. The event, which was part of the Florida A&M Lyceum series, was hosted by Jacquell “the Apostle” Lawson, gospel director for WAMN-FM 90.5,

and Nathan Cohen, an alumnus of FAMU’s gospel choir. Performances by Musical Affirmation of Christ and Malcolm Hawkins set the tone for the night with their rousing voices filled with praise. The crowd sang along with FAMU’s Gospel choir as it rang out hits like, “Jesus Can Work It Out” and “It’s Only a Test.” “When that choir came out on stage, honey, it was all over for me. The good Lord showed up and out tonight. Them babies tore that song up,” said Shirley Mae Wilkerson, a retired nurse.

The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the headlining Clark Sisters. The Grammy award-winning quartet is the best-selling female vocal group in gospel history. They were welcomed by a standing ovation and thunderous applause. The sisters opened their two-hour performance with their hit “Living,” then followed with “In Vain,” and “He Gave Me Nothing to Lose.” Christina Akiens drove four hours from Orlando to hear them perform, and she felt it was worth every mile.

“The Clark Sisters have always been an inspiration to me. I wouldn’t miss them for the world,” said Akiens, a marketing student at the University of Central Florida . Toward the end of the show, the sisters performed their signature hit “You Brought the Sunshine,” which caused fans to bombard the front of the stage and sing along with them. As fans stood with them, the mood turned into a revival from days of old. Many audience members cried as Karen Clark-Sheard

shared her testimony of nearly dying from an undisclosed disease. As the show came to a close, the sisters reminded the crowd to keep their faith in God. When they strutted off stage, the crowd begged for more, which caused them to do an encore performance of “My mind is made up.” As they kicked off their shoes and started dancing to the beat of the crowd, Karen Clark-Sheard jumped on the drums and performed a solo, while Dorinda Clark-Cole began scatting like a young Ella Fitzgerald.

A: Dorinda Clark-Cole “When we got the invitation from FAMU again we were so happy, you guys are like family to us. To see all the heritage here and the fact that you allowed us to do our recording here was just amazing.”

“The Clark Sisters were simply phenomenal at Friday’s concert,” said Michael Jefferson, a Lyceum Series committee member. “Lee Hall certainly felt like Sunday Morning service.”

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Forum to give sneak peek of entertainment industry Roscoe thompson Deputy Lifestyles Editor In a country that boasts the highest unemployment rates for college graduates since the 1970s, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics, many students are grabbling towards anything that will allow them to have a leg up against the

competition. “It’s hard out there trying to find a job,” said Tim Broggs, a 2009 graduate from Florida A&M School of Business and Industry. “With the way the economy is going, everyone is fighting for the same covenant role of employment. It’s very dog-eat-dog right now.” On Tuesday, in Lee Hall Auditorium from 11 a.m. to 3

p.m., Leveraging Up will host the Entertainment College Outreach Program. Students and faculty will have the opportunity to talk with some of today’s most successful and well-known companies: CBS, Disney, Dreamworks Animation SKG, NBC, Universal, OWN and Sony. JaMeshia Tucker, a third year music theory student

from Miami, said, “I’m so enthused about this event, I know there are so many different opportunities out there for us, it’s our job to go out and seek them.” The event promises students the chance to learn the skills it takes to be successful. Students should bring an updated resume and are required to dress in professional attire

The program will be dissected into three different events. 11 a.m.- noon: “Navigating a Career in the Entertainment Industry,” hosted by Stacy Milner, president of leverageup.com. Noon-1 p.m. - “Industry Expert Panel,” A question and answer session. 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. - A “recruitment session” with the indus-

try’s top representatives. Students who are interested in attending this event can register at www.famusjgc-oip. com.

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Rattlers indulge in Homecoming weekend festivities

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Some of the weekend’s homecoming events included the homecoming convocation, the gospel concert on Friday night, the annual homecoming parade and the football game against the Howard Bison.


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The deaths of Steve Jobs and the Rev. Fred Shutttlesworth last week gave us two reasons to pause and reflect. These men, their lives and work remind us of all that is good and noble about this country. Although Jobs is more relevant to our generation and Shuttlesworth means more to our parents and grandparents, both are significant figures in American culture and history. Jobs represented an innovative, individualistic, entrepreneurial spirit that the world

admires. He almost singlehandedly transformed Apple into the leading company in the world, making its products essential commodities in our daily life. It would be unfair to suggest that Jobs simply made toys for adults to play with because he did more than that. He changed the way we lived, the way we created, and, most importantly, the way we connected. Jobs represented not only a can-do spirit but also a must-do spirit that made America a leader in the twentieth century. If there is one thing that can be taken away from his legacy,

it is the fact that we can be leaders. But it takes vision. It takes determination, and it takes an uncompromising demand for excellence. While Jobs will always be remembered for the mark that he left on technology, the Rev. Shuttlesworth will forever be recognized for his vision for justice. Shuttlesworth, former pastor of Bethel Baptist Church in Birmingham, dedicated his life to fighting for racial equality. He was arrested, beaten and bombed because of his determination to ensure that African Americans were allowed to exercise their God-given

rights. In his book “Why We Can’t Wait,” Martin Luther King Jr. described Shuttlesworth as “one of the nation’s most courageous freedom fighters ... a wiry, energetic and indomitable man.” We need more people like Shuttlesworth- people who aren’t afraid of fighting for what they believe. The sad truth is that we have become known for what we are against rather than what we are for. We need to take pride in opposition, but too often the loudest, most strident voices garner the applause for hollow diatribes.

When reflecting on the lives of these influential men – Jobs’ pursuit of technological innovation and Shuttlesworth’s passion for racial justice –we see ingredients that deserve reappraisal if America is going to regain its footing, rediscover its stride and its swagger. There is a lesson that can be learned from the lives of these two men who not only influenced the world, but left an undying legacy that will forever be a mark in America’s history. Famuan Staff famuanopinions@gmail.com

Perfect timing for entrepreneurship

Britney Buchanan Deputy Photo Editor “If you guys were the inventors of Facebook, you’d have invented Facebook…”, this is the famous quote used in the eight-time Oscar nominated

movie, The Social Network. The movie might be an overdramatized view of how Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg, created a billion dollar success, but it’s a fact that he was just a college student when he came up with this brilliant idea. As young college students, we are known for being the generation that is technologically proficient, fast paced and able to adapt to change. We are the ones who can turn our ideas into reality. We need to be more innovative. We all remember Myspace during the Jurassic era of social network-

ing. The art of innovation has now brought us the likes of Twitter and ever-changing Facebook. Why not be the next billionaire to come up with the next best thing? Many people discover new and inventive ways to change the world. Those who have made the biggest marks started in college. Billionaire, Bill Gates, started computer programming when he was 14-years-old. He went to Harvard and later became cofounder of Microsoft. Ralph Lauren started selling neckties in high school and is now one of the biggest names in fash-

ion. Even right here at home, Florida A&M graduate and film producer, Will Packer, used on-campus resources. While still a student, Packer helped create Rain Forest Films. His company has produced well-known films such as, Stomp The Yard and Trios, which grossed $1.2 million in the box office. Everyone has the ability to take an idea and capitalize on it, but many don’t have the tools, skills or technique that is essential to execute them. Lucky for us college students, we have resources right at our fingertips. The College of Phar-

macy has a Bridges program that helps underrepresented minority students study pharmaceutical sciences. Here in the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication students are offered resources such as television station FAMU TV 20 which is run by students. We’re learning how to think, perform and execute our abilities to impact our future. Start leading your career now instead of waiting until graduation. Britney Buchanan famuanopinions@gmail.com

Life sentence for young child is too harsh

Kristin Broner Deputy Opinions Editor Crazy is the prosecutor trying a 12-year-old boy as an adult for the murder of his sibling. Cristian Fernandez, a resident of Jacksonville, hit his 2-year-old brother so hard that he died. Of course, no

child should resort to violence no matter the situation. But did a crime really occur? According to the Children’s Campaign, Cristian’s mother was only 12 when he was born. The boy’s father committed suicide in front of him to avoid being arrested by the police. Are any alarms going off in your head? They sure are in mine. This child is truly a product of his environment. Cristian does not need to be put in jail. He needs counseling and a fresh start. He doesn’t know anything besides what he sees everyday. We can’t expect a child to know that every decision he makes today will affect him tomorrow. He was raised in a violent

home, where decisions are just made and consequences are an afterthought. According to the Children’s Campaign, if Cristian is found guilty, he will receive a life sentence without parole. If this isn’t the most idiotic thing I have heard of, I don’t know what is. Some adult murderers have been convicted but aren’t punished with life without parole. A child should be held responsible for his wrongdoing, but if he comes from a dysfunctional home judges and prosecutors must take those circumstances into consideration. Where was his mother when this was taking place? Parents should always know what is going on with their

child. Not that I solely blame Cristian’s mother; she is a victim of circumstances. At 12, most girls are reading books, not delivering babies; they still think boys have cooties. I was painting my nails. If Cristian’s mother never had a childhood, she can’t possibly know how to adequately provide one. According to childhelp.org, about 30 percent of abused and neglected children will later abuse their children. The website also reported that about 80 percent of 21-yearolds who were abused as children met criteria for at least one psychological disorder. This isn’t an issue of just Cristian and his sentencing. This should be a wake up call

to our society. Something is wrong with the American mindset if we think the correct way to deal with a 12-year-old boy is by locking him up in prison for the rest of his life. Is this justice? His life hasn’t even begun. He hasn’t finished middle school, graduated from high school, or probably kissed a girl. As a society, we need to reevaluate our beliefs and our justice system. I don’t know what’s the appropriate punishment, but life without parole for Cristian isn’t justice. It’s ignorance.

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What in the world just happened? FAMU’s football team is still trying to figure out how it squandered a 21-point halftime lead

Keenan Doanes The Famuan Head coach Joe Taylor tries to console his players after the team’s collapse in the final moments of Saturday’s homecoming game against the Howard University Bison. The Bison won the game 29-28, on a last-second field goal.

Royal Shepherd Sports Editor With two minutes left to play, Florida A&M leads by 15 points. And then Howard scores. In one minute and 27 seconds, Howard secures a 29-28 win at Bragg Stadium after being down 21 points in the fourth and capping one of FAMU’s biggest home-

coming collapses ever. Bragg Memorial Stadium is the place to be at 4:36 p.m. The Rattlers have a commanding 21-0 lead over the ninth-ranked team in the conference. Victory is assured in the minds of the 23,400 fans in attendance. Halftime starts and the stands are rocking to the sounds of the incomparable Marching 100.

It’s an event of unparalleled jubilation for the Tallahassee community, especially when your team is feasting on a hated MEAC opponent. The third quarter was uneventful as both defenses held the opposing team scoreless for the entire period. The fourth quarter can only be explained in play-by-play, since

there are no words that are descriptive enough to paint a picture 13:23 left to play- Howard gets its first score of the game on a 3-yard run by Aquanis Freeman (FAMU 21 Howard 7). 10:32 left to play- Greg McGhee catches a 54-yard touchdown pass from Willie Carter. Parker Munoz misses the extra point (FAMU

Winters makes FAMU history Brandon Lee Staff Writer Walt Disney World is where dreams come true. As of Saturday, it is also where the Florida A&M men’s cross country team became champions. Shuaib Winters made history during the Walt Disney World Cross Country Classic in Orlando, becoming FAMU’s first-ever individual champion. With a time of 25:10.18, Winters led the way as the team finished with 316 points and 13th place. Despite adverse weather conditions, Winters won over UNC Pembroke star Pardon Ndhlovu. During the first four miles of the race, it was a tight matchup between the two. Winters was finally able to cap the final mile with a first-place victory. “Given the weather and competition, it was a tough run. But I kept my composure through it all, surprisingly,” Winters said. “I think that is how I was able to win it in the end.” Winters, a senior from Conyers, Ga., said this feat demonstrates that he is prepared to repeat as Mid-Eastern Athletic

Conference champion. “I’m excited. I feel like I’m back on track for the season,” Winters said. “I trusted my coach’s strategy and it worked completely. I’m ready to defend my MEAC Championship title.” Head coach Wayne Angel was equally impressed with Winters’ history-making performance. “Shuaib placed first over 214 runners and made school history in the process. It was a very impressive effort,” Angel said. “Tough athletes can run in all conditions, and he proved his toughness today. I was very pleased with him. He is beginning to come into shape at the right time.” With the MEAC championship only three weeks away, Angel said Winters’ performance will help the team make an impact. “We are definitely in the right direction in terms of MEAC. With the way he is running, we are going to be very good. It’s actually sort of scary,” Angel said. Both Lamere Buchanan and Dieumy Duclose finished in the top-60, as Buchanan took 38th with a time of 27:18.15 and Duclos garnered 56th with a time of 27:46.19. Other notable finishers included Robyel Kidane (121st,

Keenan Doanes The Famuan Winters is in Championship form after Disney Invite.

29:25.23), Degion Craddock (139th, 29:53.96) and McDaniel Oliver (182nd, 32:19.13). FAMU will return to action on Friday and will travel to Deland,

Fla. to compete in the Stetson Invitational.

Brandon Lee famuansports@gmail.com

Volleyball team starting to heat up

Taroy Jackson Staff Writer The Florida A&M Lady Rattlers defeated the North Carolina A&T Lady Aggies in straight sets (25-9 W, 25-14 W, 25-21 W) Sunday at the Al Lawson Center. The team improved its record to 2-11 (2-1 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) on the sea-

son and the Lady Aggies are now ( 0-20, 0-3 MEAC) this season. In the first two sets, the Rattler defense made it hard for the Lady Aggies to get in a rhythm, as they held the Lady Aggies to hitting percentages of -0.38 and -.133. The Lady Rattlers took the Lady Aggies out of the team’s comfort zone, said Lady Aggies head coach Hal Clifton. “We were out of system and we couldn’t get good swings on the ball,” Clifton said. “We didn’t have many options to attack because of their defense.” The Lady Rattlers got off to a fast start and were consistent throughout. Head coach Tony Trifonov said he hopes the team continues its winning streak as conference play continues. “We’ve been lacking confi-

dence earlier on in this season and hopefully this game gives us more,” Trifonov said. “It’s important for our team to start well early because if we don’t our confidence seems to go down and then we fall into a hole that we can’t get out of. Consistency is vital to this team.” Outside Hitter Biacna Rucker said this performance has her believing that FAMU can still be a conference power in the MEAC. “This game means we still continue to dominate in this conference. By beating teams 3-0, we still feel we can be a force to be reckoned with in the conference,” Rucker said. “We were able to get more into rhythm and we changed our setters from Diana Gonzales to Marija

Jovanovic. Our defense has to make our setters feel more comfortable, but we did a good job today.” The team collectively had 44 kills in the game and held its opponent to 19 kills. Outside Hitter Maria Ceccarelli led the team with 14 kills. Pamela Barrea and Andrea Soriano had nine kills as well to lead the Lady Rattlers to victory. The team wants to extend its winning streak as they gear up for another MEAC opponent. The Lady Rattlers’ next game is tonight against the Lady Eagles of North Carolina Central at the Al Lawson Center.

Taroy Jackson famuansports@gmail.com

21 Howard 13). 08:23 left to play-FAMU’s Lavante Page 2-yard touchdown run (FAMU 28 Howard 13). This next sequence of events can be explained. At this point in the game, half the stadium is empty because everyone figured the contest was over and the band is finished. 01:27 left to play- Brandon

Drayton scores on a 10-yard pass from McGhee. The Bison changed kickers because of the two misses by Munoz. Matthew Jacobs comes in and misses his extra point attempt. (FAMU 28 Howard 19) On the ensuing kickoff, Howard attempts an onside kick. FAMU gets an offsides penalty and Howard gets another shot at the kick. This time, they recover the ball after FAMU touched it. Bison ball on the FAMU 45. A five-play drive is capped by a one-yard Andra Williams touchdown run (FAMU 28 Howard 26). The kick is good by Jacobs. Now only 26 seconds remain. The FAMU returner signaled a fair catch on the next kickoff, stopping the clock. After a loss of two on a run, the Rattlers face 2nd and 12. Fumble. Howard’s ball on the FAMU 15. With four seconds left, Parker Munoz gets his chance at redemption and delivers with a 21-yard field goal to seal the game for the Bison. Game over. FAMU homecoming ruined.

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