The countdown to January 19th begins, as the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the federal law banning the social app TikTok. TikTok is a social media platform owned by the Chinese internet company ByteDance, known for its user-tailored algorithms and strong influence on pop culture. The app has created mega-stars like […]
Author: Jalynn McDuffey | Staff Writer
How the Black male vote shaped election results versus public beliefs
Due to the nature of the article, the interviewees’ identities have been protected. The interviewees, who are all Black males, will be defined by their age demographic, voter status and party affiliation. Subject A: Age 21, preferred not to state political affiliation, did vote in the 2024 election […]
Moving with a purpose: FAMU participates in ‘Stroll to the Polls’
Student organizations at Florida A&M University put their colors to the side for something bigger on Oct. 24, as the FAMU Greek and non-Greek community banded together for “Stroll to the Polls.” The FAMU chapter of the NAACP, Student Government Association, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Student Social Worker Association, the […]
Downpour doesn’t deter FAMU students
‘Dark clouds have gathered” was the message displayed on Saturday on Florida A&M University’s social media page. A historic call to action for all Rattlers had overshadowed Tallahassee, as the 2023 SWAC Championship game brought hours of heavy rain to Bragg Stadium. Cloaked in bright ponchos and logo hats, the […]
Elijah Rutland lets his artwork speak for him
Everyone knew early on that Elijah Rutland was a child of few words. Now, the Atlanta-born, Macon-raised 2022 Florida A&M University graduate is a self-made artist and visionary behind Fix My Sole, which deals in everything from apparel design to creative direction. While collaborating with companies such as Nike, the […]
Three FAMU students are changing the fashion industry
Florida A&M University is known for its “Bragg.” From the Marching 100’s field displays to the president’s social media popularity, FAMU wants the world to know it is bold in every way. For students, one of the “silent” pillars that upholds the institution is the way they present themselves to […]
Leon County vows to fight climate change
You can’t escape it. On the news or even on your screens. Climate change is a topic the public can no longer ignore. With growing concerns over the hotter summers and stronger hurricanes, cities all over the state of Florida are starting to address the change in climate that even […]
Airport Gateway project stuck in a loop
The Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency met Thursday to discuss plans to move forward on funding of the Blueprint Gateway Project. With the next and final budget meeting taking place this Tuesday, many citizens are awaiting the final decision on whether or not the construction will begin next year. With construction set […]
Rattlers take time out to celebrate
The campus of Florida A&M University was buzzing with excitement Monday after FAMU was named one of the top 100 public universities in the nation. This achievement was fulfilled as the institution was ranked 91 among the U.S. News &World Report Top Public National Universities on Monday. The impressive ranking […]
Beyonce and Taylor Swift aren’t feuding, so why are their fans?
Music culture has been a hot topic in the summer of 2023, as two of the world’s most popular performers — Beyonce and Taylor Swift — are nearing the end of their prospective world tours. Taylor Swift’s Era tour, which has been the subject of multiple national headlines due to […]