We’re seeing a trend that deserves our attention: fewer Black men are enrolling in college, and those who do face challenges in completing their degrees. Social media, particularly TikTok, has amplified this discussion surrounding Black men and higher education. Some highlight successful careers straight out of high school, offering financial […]

A recent order by President Donald Trump to cut funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services has raised concerns. The budget cuts could affect the Samuel H. Coleman Memorial Library, an essential resource for students and academic life on campus.  The IMLS, a crucial source of federal funding […]

Rattlers, let’s take a quick trip down memory lane. Remember those PBS shows we all grew up watching— “Arthur,” “Clifford the Big Red Dog” and “Reading Rainbow?” Without figures like Mr. Rogers, the soft-spoken man in the iconic cardigan, many of those beloved PBS shows might never have existed. […]

Uncertainty hangs over Florida A&M University as students, once focused on midterms and spring break, are now grappling with the potential collapse of their educational lifeline. The threat of losing federal funding isn’t just a political debate; it’s a gut-wrenching fear that’s rippling through campus, leaving Rattlers anxious about their […]

While crime for this time of year has decreased, concerns about gun violence remain in Tallahassee. In the first three months of 2025, several shooting incidents have occurred across neighborhoods and near college campuses, leaving residents and students uneasy. “This isn’t just a problem for the police department,” stated the […]