It’s no secret that Tallahassee is in a food drought. With numerous fast-food franchises, it’s hard to find a healthy option with all the Whataburgers and Waffle Houses lining the streets. Then along came Relish to satisfy your burger cravings. Relish offers a long list of options that coincide with […]
Author: Paris Wilson | Staff writer
Residents speak out at RHA town hall meeting
Florida A&M University’s Housing Residence Hall Association hosted its first town hall meeting on Wednesday in FAMU Village. RHA focuses on improving the experiences of campus residents by advocating for them and providing opportunities for leadership development. The purpose of the RHA town hall was to give residents a space […]
Online gaming is big, and getting bigger
Online gaming enables participants to play a video game through the Internet or any other computer network available on consoles such as Sony PlayStation, Microsoft Xbox. PC (personal computer), etc. And it is wildly popular. According to e-Marketer’s 2016 report, there are 55.2 million online console gamers in the U.S. […]
Learning centers are free and open to all Rattlers
FAMU offers free assistance to Rattlers in the areas of math, science, writing, psychology, music theory and accounting. There are currently four learning centers: science, math, writing resource, and Gaither study center. Learning centers offer assistance for students who are deficient or who want to improve their skills across their […]
Funding for HBCUs hang in the balance
After stalling in a Republican Senate, funding for Minority-Serving Institutions has lapsed on Sept. 30, leaving many schools without a safety net. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) is among the HBCUs with funding hanging in the balance. The Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education (FUTURE) Act provides […]
Girls 2 Divas host casting call
If you know a girl looking for a chance to practice self-expression and showcase their talent, there’s an opportunity approaching. The mentorship Program Girls 2 D.I.V.A.S (G2D), founded by Florida A&M University alumna, Janay White, is offering girls in Tallahassee the chance to express themselves with the “D.I.V.A.S Musical Production”. […]
MEAC round-up
Homecoming season is upon us and so is the midway point of College Football as we prepare for the homestretch. As the season continues, we get a closer look at the teams that represent the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and their identities. Elite play in the MEAC has been consistent this […]
Rattlers make an appearance at the grand opening of Tyler Perry studios
Rattlers along with the surrounding community know the Saturday of homecoming week brings in large crowds with the parade and well anticipated Homecoming Game. Though, this particular Saturday a few highly distinguished Rattlers missed the winning game to witness history. On October 5th actor, playwright, filmmaker, and comedian, Tyler Perry, […]
New day party brewing steps from FAMU
A new event, After Set Friday Happy Hour, has been on fire not far from FAMU’s campus. After Set Friday, GVO has become the place to be. No Crowd Control and No Leisure Marketing are the promotion groups that put this event together. This day party is 18 or older […]
Southern hospitality and The Hill
The transition from living in Atlanta to Tallahassee was more than just adjusting to the lack of love for Waffle House. The vibe itself is completely different. I knew the minute that I first stepped foot on the campus of Florida A&M University as a student that something was different. […]