Saturday, July 12, 2025
Florida A&M University has more than a dozen intercollegiate athletic programs. Recently, FAMU football has been the hot-button topic for athletics — as it often is. As fall begins, many supporters are looking to follow along with the progress of their favorite teams. Social media plays a key role in […]
The Tallahassee City Commission labored through a lengthy agenda Wednesday that included recognition of local youth baseball teams and the Jake Gaither Golf Course being added to the national register of historic places. However, the main topic of the meeting was a discussion of what the city will do with […]
Going to school with people who look different and come from various upbringings can be awkward at times because of the lack of understanding for one another. At some point, this difference in backgrounds has the potential to cause a mental strain and make school unpleasant. That’s why, for many […]
For some, watching sports is just a leisure activity, but it’s all about taking a risk for others. It’s a rainy Tuesday night. I turn on Netflix, and a documentary instantly catches my eye. It’s about former National Basketball Association referee Tim Donaghy who was jailed in 2008 for his […]
Florida A&M University faced unwanted media attention in the first few weeks of the academic school year. FAMU, as students are aware, is an institution that is often in the news for some purpose. However, FAMU’s image appears to be depicted negatively in recent occurrences. Many students are concerned about […]
Florida A&M University is trying to address the lack of on-campus housing by expanding to areas north of the campus. FAMU plans to purchase properties on Conklin and Eugenia streets and Rattler Court. The FAMU Board of Trustees approved this proposal last month and allowed President Larry Robinson to seek […]
It’s been nearly two weeks since Florida A&M officials announced the relocation of students to hotels because of a pest infestation in on-campus student housing. Students who lived in Palmetto Phase 3 and Polkinghorne Village West were relocated. Students who resided in Polkinghorne Village West were relocated after a fire […]
A senior’s final semester should be filled with joy and great memories. Well, those memories haven’t been so pleasant for many seniors at Florida A&M University. “I might not graduate if I can’t get into this class,” said graduating FAMU senior Tyrrell Coston while waiting to get advised. Luckily, Coston […]
As the fall semester rolls in, Rattlers prepare to present Florida A&M University’s first FAMgala. Inspired by the annual fundraising fashion event the Met Gala, the FAMgala is an upscale event complete with a red-carpet show, a runway, awards and special performances. This event is set to take place on […]
MIAMI GARDENS — The Rattlers are now 0-2 after getting demolished 59-3 Sunday by Jackson State in the Orange Blossom Classic. This was the second straight year of the classic’s revival, and the Tigers have topped FAMU both times. FAMU coach Willie Simmons, wide receiver Xavier Smith and linebacker Nadarius […]