‘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 […]
Author: Jalynn McDuffey | Staff Writer
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 […]
Women taking over Marching 100
When you think of a member of the Florida A&M University’s Marching 100, do you picture a man or a woman? If you picture a man there may be a reason. The music industry is male dominated. Statistics prove that men make up 60.4% of all music related occupations. FAMU’s […]