I wish I could say I regret to inform the male population that the “nice guys finish last” rhetoric is false, but I’m not remorseful in the slightest. Women have passed up on nice guys since forever, not because we would rather be with a bad guy, but because these […]
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Galentine’s Day: Quarantine Edition
To all the single ladies and gentlemen, Valentine’s Day has been a day to treat yourself, because self-love is the best love. The pandemic may have put a dent in the dating scene and on this year’s Galentine’s Day plan, but Leslie Knope wouldn’t want us to give up on […]
Valentine’s Day is a glorified sex holiday
Abstinence in college is a fleeting concept — especially this time of year. Valentine’s Day is promoted as a day of love, but over the years it has evolved into a glorified sex holiday. There is already a culture where men expect sex from women, but Valentine’s Day only magnifies […]
The journey of rewriting self image through self love
The long-awaited season of love has arrived. Many relationships — whether they are platonic or romantic — have made many center their lives around one idea of love. The way society pushes people to constantly care and love others has put a blockage on one of the most necessary loves […]
Generation Z is rewriting the love game, send help!
Generation Z, people born between 1995 and 2012, are entering adulthood. While older generations assume we are a group of entitled, depressed, technology-addicted antisocialists, we are simply learning to live by our own rules. Known for our independence, wit, creativity and charisma, Gen Z-ers are a highly individualistic group that […]
Is love the jumpstart to a happy life?
According to Oxford Dictionary, love is defined as an intense feeling of deep affection, or, a great interest and pleasure in something. Although there is a set definition oflove, does thatmean we all perceive it in the same way? The experts here at Florida A&M University believe that we begin […]
Student leaders plan for collaboration with FAMU College of Law
Candidates are full of promises and big plans. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students can expect to find themselves on the receiving end of these each spring semester during campaign season. However, under the current pandemic and state of our country, implementing change that is visible to students in a […]
Town Hall salutes Black History Month
Thursday’s town hall was a salute to Black history month from four distinguished leaders. The institution presidents of Howard University, Spelman College, South Carolina State University, and Florida A&M University gathered on Zoom and Facebook live for a highly anticipated event. Despite the global pandemic requiring the town hall to […]
Journey’s Zoom call to remember
Journey Magazine attempted to pair up Rattlers for a night of connection and conversation at its “Zoom Speed Dating” eventon Thursday. While it may not have met the original expectations of some of the participants, they weren’t disappointed with the results. The participants’ open minds and open personalities shone though […]
Florida lawmakers introduce bills to protect renters
Two bills that address the growing crisis of COVID-related evictions have been filed by Florida Democratic lawmaker who are looking to assist renters impacted by the pandemic. The bills are SB 926 and SB 412. Both were introduced by Senator Darryl Rouson, a St. Petersburg Democrat. “Our state should be […]