As the second day of Homecoming begins, Rattlers face a huge shock. FAMU Homecoming is known to have great events, entertainment and celebrities in attendance. This year students would be able to see the City Girls, Latto, Saucy Santana and many more at the FAM FEST concert on Saturday night. […]
Author: Skylar Boone | Staff writer
FAMU freshman, a cancer survivor, starts sneaker business
This student entrepreneur has taken perseverance to all new heights with his unique story. Jacob Pumphrey, a first-year business administration student, is both a cancer survivor and business owner whose experiences only pushed him to work harder. At age 14, Pumphrey was diagnosed with a germinoma brain tumor, which is […]
FSU breaks ground on new business school
On Friday, Oct. 14, Florida State University’s College of Business held an invitation-only groundbreaking for its future home, Legacy Hall. Michael Hartline, the college’s dean who was the associate dean at the time, took over the initiative in 2011 after it was first conceived in 2010. It has been a […]
Local restaurants fail inspections
During the week of October 10-16, three local restaurants passed Health Department inspections while eight restaurants failed, according to a report in the Tallahassee Democrat. The three restaurants that passed were One Fresh Stir Fry (earlier problems corrected), Peoples Choice Mobile Kitchen, and Waffle House. The eight restaurants that failed […]
Terror of Tallahassee downright scary
Located a half-mile south of Doak Campbell Stadium, on Lake Bradford Road, Terror of Tallahassee is back for the 2022 season, and you can expect it to knock your socks off. The highly anticipated haunted house makes an appearance every year with a new theme. This year’s theme is “the […]
Sharpton a student-athlete and a social media influencer
Balancing college life can be a struggle for many students. Nina Sharpton, a graduate community psychology student at Florida A&M University, is simultaneously learning how to balance being a student-athlete and a social media influencer. The Palm Beach County native played different sports growing up but ultimately chose volleyball. “I […]
How to succeed in school and business at the same time
College is an excellent time to launch a business. You already have a consumer base and a lot of support. When beginning a business, there will always be risks, but if you have a need for a product, information about your clients, and an understanding of demand, you will be […]
Local firefighters mentoring middle school students
The Tallahassee Fire Department has started a program called the “Lunch Buddies,” which involves firefighters visiting Leon County schools to mentor students. This program was started by TFD Lt. Kirshner Saint-Charles. With a goal to make a positive impact on kids in the community, Saint-Charles proposed the program to Leon […]
Students need to know how TRIO can help
Many students at Florida A&M University are unaware of some of the outstanding programs and resources on campus. TRIO is an umbrella organization that encompasses programs like Upward Bound Math and Science, Student Support Services program, Educational Opportunity Center and Educational Talent Search programs on FAMU’s campus. TRIO Upward Bound […]
New student organization caters to Black communicators
A new organization has been officially introduced on Florida A&M’s campus and it’s targeting Black communicators who are interested in improving their skills professionally, building a stronger connection with other students and gaining a head start in their careers. Maurice Johnson, a former visiting professor at FAMU’s School of Journalism […]