House Bill 1265, also known as the E-Verify Act designed to establish employment eligibility, gained considerable support during a State Affairs Committee meeting on Monday. The E- Verify bill presented by Representative Cord Byrd, a Republican from Yulee, advanced with a 17-6 vote. Although the majority of the representatives at […]
Author: Tanzania Ralph | Staff writer
We are in the renaissance of Black horror films
Black horror films are reaching new heights in the 21st century. The storyline isn’t only executed by black actors, but also by black producers and directors. It is through the lens of these visionaries that we challenge the visual landscape and resurrect the legacy of black art. The release of […]
‘Presence’ exhibition showcases beauty of Black women
On Feb. 28, The Plant on Gaines St. was home to a celebration, as students from throughout the community came in droves to support “Presence,” a photography exhibition presented by Miles Feacher, Ashley Mar and L’Jai Brown, which served to highlight the beauty and cultural importance of black women. The […]
So… Why aren’t we talking about Dee Rees?
Highly acclaimed movie director and Florida A&M University graduate Dee Rees is an absolute beast in the film industry. Not only has she independently created films that have received recognition in high places, but she is the first black woman to receive an Oscar nomination for the Best Adapted Screenplay […]
The best and worst days to buy gas
Buying gas is second nature to car owners, but knowing when gas prices increase and decrease can help drivers save on fill-ups. Eddy Victor, a Tallahassee resident, owns a Mitsubishi Galant and likes to purchase fuel near his job. “My car takes 87 regular, nothing major. My favorite gas station […]
FAMU completes sweep of Dayton
FAMU’s John Hancock pitching against Dayton. Photo Courtesy: FAMU Athletics The Florida A&M Rattlers baseball team won their third straight game against the Dayton Flyers by a score of 6-5 Sunday […]
Webcast | Feb. 17, 2020
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OIED promotes studying abroad for FAMU students
This past Thursday, FAMU’S Office of International Education and Development (OIED) hosted a Study Abroad Fair in the Grand Ballroom of Florida A&M University’s campus. Aleksandra Benedict, FAMU’s Study Abroad Coordinator, believes that the study abroad experience is a must. “Studying abroad will give you a meaningful experience and it’s […]
Sixth annual VegFest returns to Tallahassee
The Tallahassee vegan and vegetarian community flocked to the sixth annual North Florida VegFest on Saturday at Tom Brown Park. Vegans, vegetarians and those without a specific plant-based diet filled the dog-friendly event at a high capacity during the festival that focuses on sustainability, plant-based goods, and health. VegFest also […]
The Rattler Athletic Fund is purely philanthropic
Photo Courtesy of FAMU Athletics.com Earlier this month Florida A&M University launched the Rattler Athletic Fund, a program created to give Rattlers an opportunity to donate directly to areas that will impact our student athletes. Though the Rattler Athletic Fund is similar to the Investing in Champions program, the two […]