Author: Breyonna Bryant | Staff writer

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Lil Baby tops the charts

After what may have seemed like more than two years, the highly anticipated album “It’s Only Me” by Lil Baby has finally been released, and it turns out that it is, indeed, only Lil Baby. The multi-platinum artist went viral on social media just a day after the album’s release […]

Lifestyles

Food truck Tasty Love opens on campus

Last week, Rattlers and other Tallahassee residents had the chance to get a sneak peak of the new food truck Tasty Love. Tasty Love hosted a soft opening on Robert and Trudie Perkins Way last Tuesday through Saturday. Selling burgers, chicken, seafood and fries, owner Gabriel Lovett says it’s the […]

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Security gates on Wahnish Way being removed

Florida A&M University announced in May 2022 that a portion of Wahnish Way would be closed due to safety concerns. There was also the construction of the Will Packer Amphitheater during that time, as well as the establishment of the COVID-19 testing and vaccination center located on Wahnish Way. The […]

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Student loan debt relief underway

For many students, the burden of loans weighs heavy on their shoulders as they matriculate through their institution. On Monday, the one-time loan debt relief application opened up, giving 40 million Americans a sigh of relief. Offered through the federal Department of Education under the Biden administration, it will allow […]

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Regulations for rent increases under consideration

Inflation has caused homeowners and landlords to raise the prices for tenants. The problem with this: It’s happening without a timely notice. The Leon County city commission is considering a proposed ordinance that regulates rent increases. According to the Tallahassee Democrat, in the past year, rent has increased by 15% […]

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Student Senate greets new members

The senate held their annual Monday meeting on October 17.  Seats were full due to the eight newly elected freshmen senators and two graduate senators. SGA President Zackery Bell swore in the senators and reminded them to remember why they ran and stay true to who they are. President Pro-Tempore, […]

Lifestyles

Market Monday takes center stage

Homecoming has returned, and there are numerous events planned out for the reset of this week. The theme for FAMU’s 2022 homecoming is “The FAMU Experience,” and one of the events that started the festivities was Market Monday. It is geared around locals and students promoting their businesses and products […]

Lifestyles

Homecoming begins with Blessings and Brunch

Homecoming week is finally here, and Kelontae Gavin welcomed the start of the annual celebration during Sunday’s traditional Blessings and Brunch event at the Gaither Gym. Blessings and Brunch is a homecoming event that consists of prayers, short spiritual messages and singing of gospels. This usually happens during the first […]