ST. GEORGE ISLAND — It’s July 4, the day when millions of families flock to the beach for a day filled with under the sun fun. This year, however, many counties in the Sunshine State have made the decision to close their beaches, canceling any plans that were set in […]

More than one HBCU has announced that it is canceling this year’s homecoming due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This news has Rattlers wondering what impact the coronavirus will have on homecoming on The Hill. Some people remain hopeful that there is a possibility of a homecoming, while others have accepted that homecoming […]

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, Tallahassee continues to remain open. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state is “not going back” when asked about his plans for reverting to a lockdown at a news conference Tuesday, despite the thousands of new cases that are erupting, even setting a one day […]

Students at Florida A&M University can plan on saving hundreds of dollars this school year now that FAMU has partnered with Cengage, an education and technology company. This will help students avoid the extensive financial burden of paying full price for books and other educational materials for the 2020-2021 academic […]

Since the 1860s, before the abolition of slavery, Black people have owned and operated successful businesses, thriving in industries such as food, clothing and beauty. Although there are, and have been, successful Black-owned businesses, there is a shortage of them nonetheless. According to marketplace.org, “Black people are almost 13% of […]

Expect life and learning to be dramatically different this fall at the FAMU Developmental Research School. The administration at FAMU DRS held a virtual town hall on Tuesday to discuss the reopening plans for the 2020-2021 school year to combat the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Many concerns were addressed […]

Leon County commissioners unanimously passed an emergency ordinance last week that requires all residents and visitors to wear a face mask in public businesses. Commission chairman Bryan Desloge said, “I will put in an order every week and adjust  based on the community’s response.” Some residents aren’t taking the face mask […]

Young Americans with picket signs, bullhorns and face masks have flooded thousands of streets nationwide as protests against racism increase and the coronavirus pandemic continues to surge. The rest of the world is tuned in now, more than ever. George Floyd’s graphic death on Memorial Day in Minneapolis over a […]

The National Technical Association has announced that its annual STEM conference will be held virtually this year amid concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. The conference is scheduled for Sept. 23-26. The theme will be 2020 vision, and keeping it 100. Incorporated in 1926, the National Technical Association (NTA) is the […]