Y’all hear that? That’s the collective sigh of relief now that homecoming is over. The laces have been laid, the fits have been worn, and the Rattlers have struck. This was a great delight to some students on campus who have been looking forward to on-campus events since last month’s […]
Author: Edna Rutland | Staff writer
Franklin County coping with red tide
ST. GEORGE ISLAND — Red tide blooms surfaced last month around St. George Island in nearby Franklin County. Several reports of fish kill and respiratory struggles solidified the disruptive algae bloom’s arrival. Blooming normally starts late summer or fall, but close tracking for the current bloom started December 2020. The […]
Holloway brings local creatives together
Darion Holloway, a senior pre-occupational therapy student at Florida A&M University, is changing the creative scene in Tallahassee. “Art is an expression, art is a way of living, art is what you create, what you build,” Holloway said. Responsible for hosting events such as poetry slams, supporting Black entrepreneurship and […]
Taste of a Rattler makes epic return
Student Government Association hosted Taste of a Rattler, an annual homecoming week event, October 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Florida A&M University park, behind the Benjamin L. Perry building. The event was for food businesses to come out and promote themselves while students indulge in a variety […]
USPS stops sorting mail at student housing apartments
The United States Postal Services have stopped individually sorting mail for many of the student housing apartments. Residents of The Social 2700 noticed the change earlier this year when the frequency in which they received mail changed. Some say they went from getting mail every other day to maybe once […]
Networking workshop opens eyes, maybe doors
We’ve all heard the saying, “It’s not about what you know, its who you know.” One of the big takeaways every college student needs to have no matter what their major, is networking. Florida A&M University academic coach Amanda Williams hosted a networking workshop Tuesday via Zoom for all students. […]
City starts program to make roads safer for pedestrians, bicyclists
The Tallahassee Police Department has established a six-month patrolling initiative to improve protection and compliance for pedestrians, drivers and bicyclists. It went into effect Monday. Tallahassee is among the top 15 cities in Florida for crashes resulting in serious or fatal injuries to pedestrians and bicyclists, according to the Florida […]
The New 1017 HBCU takeover event canceled
The New 1017 HBCU Takeover event hosted by artist Gucci Mane was canceled at Florida A&M University on Oct. 19 due to flight issues. In efforts to market the newly released “So Icy Boyz” project, Gucci Mane and his artists traveled to HBCUs to create buzz through listening parties. The […]
November 2, 2021: E-edition
NFL selects four FAMU students for development program
The NFL Events and Club Business Development and Football Operations Department has partnered with FAMU once again and selected four students to participate in this year’s program. The program, which serves as both mentorship and development, began in September and runs through the end of the NFL season. Each year […]