Every rose has its thorns. The ugly thorn in the entertainment industry’s side is its long history of criminal activity, sexual abuse, and assault allegations. For decades, the media has been flooded with new information about the problems that Hollywood faces, many of which began to show in 2017. That […]
Author: Nissa Phillip | Staff Writer
Surcheros is a breath of fresh air
When it comes to dining options, Tallahassee residents may have a breath of fresh air. Many residents complain that the capital, a college town, lacks places that appeal to college students. This is especially true surrounding the Florida A&M campus, where there is little to choose from outside of […]
Does campaigning stop behind the screen?
Around this time every year, students on Florida A&M’s campus gear up for spring election season. After winter break ends the weather heats up and so does the competition. Social media is the first indicator of who this year’s candidates may be. Instagram is full of new posts and new […]
Is ‘Vultures’ Kanye West’s comeback?
Rap star Kanye West and singer Ty Dolla $ign released the chart-topping album “Vultures I” on Monday. The 55-minute-long joint album consists of 16 tracks with features from Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, Lil Durk, and other artists. The album is nothing less than what many fans expected of West. Themes […]
Why Rattlers love ‘Fried Chicken Wednesday’
Tradition is a huge part of the culture at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). One weekly staple on the Florida A&M University campus is fried chicken Wednesday. During lunch on Wednesdays, students are served collard greens, macaroni and cheese, and of course, fried chicken. Nikiyah Brown, a second-year psychology […]
Do younger students lack the motivation to get involved on campus?
Every year, Rattlers find their way to the highest of seven hills and arrive at the College of Love and Charity. There are over 300 registered student organizations at Florida A&M University and countless opportunities to be involved. However, in the past year, it seems that freshmen classes have been […]