Wednesday, July 9, 2025
The trustees at Florida A&M University discussed renovating and remodeling student housing facilities during their annual retreat last summer. The board meets annually in the summer to establish the upcoming academic year’s priority goals, but last year’s conversation around student housing stemmed a bit of nostalgia, revealing the demolition plan […]
Obsessions gift shop is a small store located in Railroad Square. Owned by Betty Proctor, Obsessions has creative and convenient items such as coffee cups, shirts, wine glasses, jewelry and more. Proctor doesn’t only sell items in the shop; she also hosts creative workshops for the Tallahassee community and surrounding […]
Market Monday should become a regular campus event because it allows student entrepreneurs to showcase their products and expand their clientele. Students like me are always looking for ways to support a local, Black-owned business, especially when that person happens to be a fellow Rattler. The most recent event held […]
She’s beauty, she’s grace, she’s the first Black Miss Winter Haven. On January 22, many young women gathered and competed for the title of Miss Florida Citrus and Miss Winter Haven with Florida A&M University sophomore Jada Carter coming out with a win. Not only is her crowning a personal […]
Lawmakers approved $200 million to restock the Florida School Recognition Program as part of the $112.1 billion budget approved Monday. HB 5003 would implement specified appropriations of the General Appropriations Act for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The bill passed 33-0 in the Senate and by a 105-3 measure in the […]
Florida’s legislative session cane to a a close Monday day with the traditional sine die. The motion to “adjourn sine die” is the last action of a session of the Legislature. Lawmakers passed a proposed $112.1 billion budget to end a legislative session that was filled with debates about issues […]
As the primary and general elections approach, those inclined to vote have to ensure that their voter registration is completed in order to prevent challenges to your vote. Florida voters can vote one of three ways: Vote-by-mail upon request, vote during early voting, or vote on election day at a […]
For episode 1, our hosts discuss gender inequality both in media and on campus. TOTH is a weekly podcast brought to you by The Famuan.
Simone Childs is a 20-year-old Tallahassee resident who is pregnant for the first time. She is acutely aware of the higher fatality rates during childbirth she and other women of color must face. “When I give birth, I don’t want to think of the possibility of not living to see […]
Campaign season at Florida A&M University came to a remarkable ending as students elected a new president, vice president and Royal Court. Campaign season is one of the most memorable and exciting parts of the spring semester for some students. However, the majority of the student body does not share […]