It’s not every day you meet a full-time college student who owns not one, but two small businesses. Ivori Smith is a fourth-year general health science major, from Atlanta. Smith is also an entrepreneur who has two businesses, IvoriAmillion Brand Design and IvoriAmillion Photography. Both of Smith’s parents are entrepreneurs, […]
Author: Breche’ DaValt | Staff writer
Students assess the return to in-person classes
Students at Florida A&M University have faced the challenge of making their way back to campus for in-person classes this semester. Students who were home rolling over in bed to get on a Zoom session a semester ago now have to make sure that they keep their priorities in check […]
Rattlers ready to rumble with B-CU
Antwan Collier, a safety on Florida A&M’s football team, officially began playing for the Rattlers this fall. Collier not only sports No. 3 on his football team jersey, he also ranks in the top three in tackles for FAMU as well. In preparation for this weekend’s game at the Florida […]
Stephens advocates for others
We spend our lives looking for our purpose in this world, but sometimes it isn’t the what, it’s the now that leads us to the big answer. Jaela De’Nae Stephens, a friend to many, may not know her purpose just yet. But each day she gets closer to it by […]
How ‘Black Friday’ got its name
The start of the holiday shopping season is marked by Black Friday, the Friday following Thanksgiving. It is one of the most important shopping days in the United States, falling between Nov. 23 and 29 every year. The date for Black Friday this year is Nov. 26. Even though it […]
Do Thanksgiving your way this year
As a college student, it’s easy to think of the Thanksgiving holiday as a trip back home to go eat your family’s food. But when will you make your own traditions and personal way of celebrating such a big holiday? This year, I made the decision to have my first […]
Weekend marks 10th anniversary of drum major Champion’s death
FAMU will face off against its in-state rival Bethune-Cookman University at the Florida Blue Florida Classic on Saturday afternoon. As anticipation builds for Rattler Nation, the 10th anniversary of FAMU drum major Robert Champion’s death also approaches. Ten years later it is still such a sensitive topic for Marching 100 […]
Saturday’s Florida Classic enjoys rich history
The Florida Classic is set to return this Saturday after a one-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This will Florida A&M University and Bethune-Cookman University’s 76th meeting all-time, and the in-state rivalry still manages to have a build-up of excitement heading into the game. The Florida Classic debuted in […]
Vanterpool keeps it Lowkey on campus
Many students walk around Florida A&M’s campus wearing their natural crown. But how do they keep their crown secure at night and ready for the next day? Third-year engineering student Khaysaun Vanterpool came up with a solution by designing a natural hair protector for students while they sleep. He is […]
Review: Kaepernick captivates in Netflix series
Remember in 2016 when the San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback knelt during the national anthem, triggering a major controversy across the nation? Yes, Colin Kaepernick is his name, and he now has a Netflix limited series called “Colin in Black and White.” If you haven’t watched it yet, I suggest after […]