FAMU Day at the Capitol provides an opportunity for the Rattler family, including friends and supporters, to convey concise messages about FAMU’s contributions to Florida as well as advocate for carefully chosen legislative priorities that will ensure the institution’s continued success. For the 2022 legislative session, FAMU has prioritized securing […]
Author: Sandler Fleurima | Staff writer
Tatum: No indication campaign week will lead to more COVID cases
Amid a global pandemic, Florida A&M University held its first in-person campaign season this month since the outbreak of the 2-year-old COVID-19. After a full week of festivities, will cases of COVID-19 increase on campus? Although COVID-19 has already made its presence known all around the world, there has been […]
‘Say no to war’ protesters gather at Cascades Park
With more than 175,000 Russian troops’ military equipment positioned at the Ukrainian border early Wednesday morning, the long-anticipated invasion commenced at the order of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The tense standoff ended as Russian troops proceeded into eastern Ukraine toward the capital. President Biden’s administration has been closely watching Russia’s […]
Push is on to continue state’s back-to-school sales tax holiday
Back to school shopping is one of the most expensive times of the year for many families. Furthermore, with many kids physically returning to school for the first time in a year and a half because of COVID-19, a few parents may be in for genuine sticker shock. “During COVID-19 […]
SGA turns out for FAMU Day at the Capitol
Rattler Nation, including Florida A&M’s Student Government Association, flooded the state Capitol Thursday for the annual FAMU Day at the Capitol. “Today is a great day for people to learn about FAMU, because a lot of people still don’t know about the university and the great things that we’re doing,” […]
Rattlers get a first-hand look at Wakati
The beauty industry is slowly changing as it begins to embrace diversity and inclusion. Wakati, which means “time” in Swahili, is a hair-care brand that was created in 2013. It embraces the time and energy needed to maintain and nourish curly textured hair. On Wednesday, a panel discussion hosted by […]
4 FAMU law school students recognized
Lindjee Noziere, a Florida A&M College of Law student, was one of four from FAMU to receive a scholarship at the 21st Annual Virtual Holland Scholarship Celebration on Friday. “I am humbled, grateful and honored to be one of the recipients of this award,” Noziere said. Noziere, who is expected […]
Lawmakers moving forward with ‘abortion ban’ bills
Banned from the Capitol for chanting “My Body, My Choice” during Rep. Erin Grall’s (R-Vero Beach) closing statement — when one protester was arrested — protesters were willing to do anything Tuesday to prevent representatives from voting yea on HB 5. It is also known as the abortion-banning bill. However, […]
Spotlight on HBCUs at town hall
The Florida A&M University Black History Month Virtual Town Hall, “Lift Ev’ry Voice” took place Tuesday evening. It focused on the impact of HBCUs and punctuated the relevance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The meeting was moderated by Carmen Cummings, an alumna of Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism […]
FAMU spring election results
The votes are in and the people have spoken. Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) election season full of events, promotional giveaways and elaborate graphics from candidates has finally come to an end for spring 2022. During campaign season, candidates hosted a slew of events for students throughout campus. Some candidates used […]