With Martin Luther King Jr. Day being the last holiday on our Spring calendar at FAMU along with the cancellation of spring break, this fast-paced Spring semester will command increased dedication and time from a lot of Rattlers. On Thursday, the Academic Success Center hosted a time management workshop that […]
Lifestyles
New group, new sound, N’deci$iv
They’re two artists with two different sounds, but together–– they are one group. In less than 10 months, a local group was able to gain over 26,000 listeners and 30,000 streams. How did they do it? Darnell Zachery, a 23-year-old from Detroit, Michigan, and Christopher Aviles, a 23-year-old Miami native, […]
Started by a FAMU grad, Lamplighters continue to grow
Royle King II is a Florida A&M University alumnus and the founder of Omega Lamplighters, a youth leadership organization for young men in grades four through 12. The Omega Lamplighters has been a staple in the Tallahassee community since its inception in 2008 and continues to be one of the […]
HBCU students wary of more protests
Terrorism has always been a major concern for the United States. However, in recent months domestic terrorism has become an equally high concern due to the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. In an attempt to overturn the results, Trump supporters led a vicious attack on the nation’s Capitol on […]
‘Soul’ appeals to multiple generations
When you hear the word “soul,” many things probably come to mind. But is it one of the newest Disney Pixar collaborations? As the years go on we have learned that Disney and DisneyPlus are not just for kids and tweens. The streaming service offers shows and movies targeted toward […]
Local hair stylist refuses to let COVID keep her down
Like many small businesses that have been drastically impacted by the pandemic, Aaliyah Shields has had her share of hardships. The 24-year-old is a hair stylist. “I was unable to sell hair due to price increasing, and my hair vendor in Korea being closed,” she said. To keep her business […]
Know where you can turn if the stress becomes overwhelming
College students look forward to indulging in spring break festivities every year. COVID-19 has not only altered students’ social lives but has also been detrimental to their mental health. In retrospect, after losing a spring break in March 2020, students are still trying to understand why they will have another […]
Two-Six Management aims to help artists thrive
Are you an artist looking to be properly managed into a successful career? Look no further: Two-Six Management is here. Based in Tallahassee, Two-Six Management was created by 24-year-olds D’Andre Bradley, the CEO/manager, and Alphonso Robinson, co-owner. Born in Omaha but raised in Georgia, Bradley found his love for music […]
Pet adoptions up amid pandemic
COVID-19 may have interfered with many things since last March, but one thing is for sure: dogs and cats in Leon County are still finding new homes and “furever” families. The Leon County Humane Society is a private rescue organization that finds animals through a variety of sources such as […]
Academic coaches add workshops to their repertoire
Florida A&M University’s academic coaching unit is rolling out workshops to help students during the pandemic. The coaches say the workshops have been an effective method used to enhance students’ educational experience. Education as we knew it changed significantly when COVID hit. The academic coaching unit wanted to find creative […]