It’s common knowledge that fashion definitely repeats itself. Everywhere you look, you can find someone rocking a scrunchie from the ‘80s or some low-rise jeans. Think about the time you first saw someone rocking low-rise jeans with a bralette or baggy overalls with a crew neck underneath. Was it while […]
Author: Elaina Williams | Staff Writer
How Rattlers are coping in March without a spring break
Pre-pandemic, spring break would have been just around the corner. Typically, Rattlers would have the freedom to enjoy a week full of partying, attending brunches and beaching. However, this year is different. This year, students at Florida A&M University don’t have the option of enjoying the Florida waters or practicing […]
These Black-owned businesses deserve your support
In recent years, society has seen a push for Black businesses to combat racial injustices and cultivate wealth in the Black community. This year, small Black-owned businesses that may have just begun their journey to success experienced the economic shock from the pandemic. This economic crisis caused some shops to […]
Band fraternity returns a decade later
The Delta Iota chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi crept back on “the Hill” after a decade of silence. In a visual of precision and poise, 18 FAMU band students in blue and whiterevealed their identities on Instagram disclosing the return of Delta Iota. With thundering praise, Rattlers and other band […]
Orlando salutes SJGC grad Christie
Jaylen Christie wrote down becoming an honoree of Orlando Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 award on his list of goals for 2020. The Florida A&M graduate had no idea he’d be crossing off the prestige accolade this fall. “Orlando Business Journal’s 40 under 40 was on like my dream list,” […]
Does Kanye West expect anyone to vote for him?
Last week, actress Jennifer Anniston posted on her instagram urging her fans to vote, and said it is “not funny” to vote for Kanye West. I found his response priceless as he clap-backed, “Friends wasn’t funny either.” The hip-hop icon officially announced he was running for president on Independence Dar. […]
Our generation is redefining entrepreneurship
As they enter the workforce, young adults of today know what they want and they don’t plan on settling. This generation values equal opportunity to grow and to reach financial freedom. Young adults want to be the ones in control of their future and for most, entrepreneurship is looking like […]
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer a virtual event in 2020
The fight to end breast cancer starts with a single step. Breast cancer survivors and supporters across the nation are unitingonline this month to celebrate the fight to end breast cancer. Hundreds joined a virtual event this weekend to attend the public celebration with the American Cancer Society. ACS started Making […]
Rattlers in Pensacola wary as Delta approaches
Residents in Florida’s Panhandle and in greater Mobile, Alabama, have not even fully recovered from Hurricane Sally, yet they must buckle up for the impact of a new storm. Tropical Storm Delta has intensified to a Category 4 hurricane with winds reportedly growing to 145 mph causing some to fear […]
Counseling services expands offerings
To close out suicide prevention awareness month, FAMU’s office of counseling services announced the start of weekly workshops and group counseling sessions via Zoom. The services are open to all students as long as you register online. “Groups and workshops allow students the opportunity to practice skills that they may […]