Hazing, a long-standing practice in many organizations, is often seen as a rite of passage but has repeatedly led to tragic consequences—including the recent death of 20-year-old Caleb Wilson. The Baton Rouge Police Department recently released disturbing details about the events leading to Wilson’s death. During the hazing ritual, nine […]
Author: Jazzmin Sutherland | Staff Writer
Students call for better dining options at FAMU
Students at Florida A&M University, regardless of their major, often relish the few dining options available on campus. However, some students express a desire for more nutritious and balanced meals, with a reduction in chicken and greasy dishes and an increase in versatile choices. The key question is: What […]
Lawmakers may allow surveillance cameras in assisted living facilities
The use of security cameras in assisted living and nursing homes — referred to as “granny cams” — is up for debate in Florida. Introduced in early 2025, House Bill 223 (HB 223) aims to allow residents and their families to install electronic monitoring devices in order to improve safety […]
HER University founder Ezabriana Barton named a 2025 ‘change maker’
Florida A&M University student Exzabriana Barton, founder of HER University, was honored as a changemaker at the Impressions of Beauty’s 2025 Future ChangemakeHer’s Award. The award recognizes college women who are creating change, uplifting their communities and overcoming challenges with resilience. Barton, who founded HER University to empower women […]
Rattlers’ comeback falls short
The Florida A&M women’s basketball team nearly pulled off a thrilling fourth-quarter comeback but came up just short in a 55-52 loss to Grambling State on Saturday. A slow start and costly turnovers ultimately sealed the Lady Rattlers’ fate, marking their second-straight defeat as they continue to fight for […]
Rattlers ready for final games
The Florida A&M basketball teams will travel to Daytona Beach, Florida for their final games of the regular season against Bethune-Cookman ahead of the Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament in Atlanta, March 11-15. Both FAMU’s men’s and women’s basketball teams will glide into the tournament due to the new 10-team […]
Famu students share spring break plans
As the 2025 spring break approaches, FAMU students are eager for a weeklong vacation. Many have exciting plans, while others do not have a set agenda and just want to enjoy the week off. For students, spring break is essentially a time to unwind and recharge for the remaining semester. […]
Men pick up senior night victory
Florida A&M overcame early adversity to secure a gritty 73-68 win over Grambling State. The victory, which showcased the Rattlers’ resilience was a statement as the team prepares for the final stretch of the regular season. The game started as a physical battle, with Grambling applying relentless full-court pressure that […]
Levitating sculpture a sight to see
Art and science enthusiasts can unite and marvel over “Maggie,” the new magnetic levitating sculpture created to cement Tallahassee’s legacy as the “Magnetic Capital of the World.” The sculpture combines the abbreviations for Tallahassee (TLH) and Florida State University (FSU), with both hovering above a sleek white pedestal. The sculpture […]
FAMU’s influence beyond the campus
Many students choose to remain in Tallahassee after graduation because of the opportunities Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University provides. The connections they build at the university are valuable to the students and the community. To nurture these relationships, graduates often stay in the city to pursue their careers, carrying […]