Since its debut in 2017, Netflix’s “Big Mouth” has garnered a lot of attention for being the comedic relief a lot of people have been seeking to make the “birds and the bees talk” just a little bit easier. I believe the show has made it thus far simply because a […]
Author: Branielle Edmonds | Staff writer
Atkinson turned a $50 investment into a multi-million dollar company
Florida A&M University alumna T.C. Atkinson is the founder and CEO of Embrace Pangaea. Atkinson initially started the company as a holistic apparel brand that she hoped would relieve her credit card debt. The company has evolved into a multi-million dollar business serving thousands of customers annually. Her journey with […]
What Rattlers are listening to this holiday season
The holidays are upon us and Florida A&M University students across the ‘Hill’ are striking up the cheer with some of their favorite musical artists. Traditionally, the holidays are filled with carols and the occasional rendition of “Jingle Bells.” But FAMU is a melting pot filled with students from diverse […]
Smith blessed with a magic touch
Felicia Vanqueta Smith is proof that the race does not always go to the swiftest, as she pursues her dream to own a hair salon, Four-Sixteen. Smith, 47, has made her name as a minister and a strong activist for spiritual and mental health. Just over two decades ago, she […]
Green-Powell tackles a new challenge
Patricia Green-Powell says her tenure has been a rewarding and inspiring journey marked by groundbreaking educational achievements. “I am pleased to lead the only state supported HBCU uniquely positioned to carry out a legislative mandate that entrusts us with educating minorities about marijuana for medical use and the impact of […]
Alumna’s hobby is now her business
FAMU alumna and artist Victoria Sharpe is proof that a hobby can be turned into a business. The self-taught artist began practicing her painting skills in August 2019. At first, Sharpe did not plan on selling or showcasing her artwork until people started collecting her art and Sharpe was inspired […]
Lawmakers again poised to address ‘campus carry’
For the third straight yearFlorida state Reps.Anthony Sabatini and Mike Hill have submitted a proposal for the same widely scrutinized bill, HB 6001, better known as “campus carry.” His original stance in a Tweet posted in 2018, “The arbitrary restriction against CWP [concealed weapons permit] holders carrying on college campuses […]
Is it really safe to go back in a classroom?
On Wednesday, Florida A&M University President Larry Robinson released the remote learning schedule for the Spring semester. While the country is in the midst of its worst pandemic in history, he has announced that face-to-face instruction will begin on Jan. 19. “In an effort to safeguard the health of our […]
How to cope with a mental Illness during the holidays
Managing a mental illness is much like fighting an internal war with yourself. You have your good days and your not so good days, but during the holidays it may be a little bit harder to bask in the cheer. Especially during a global pandemic. As COVID-19 cases rise again […]
Review: Pho 7 rates a 10
Pho 7 is an authentic Vietnamese restaurant located on West Pensacola Street. It is a great spot for college students to explore a new cuisine. It is about a three-minute walk from the University Village Shopping Center. The environment is welcoming and cozy. The interior of the restaurant is quaint, but the […]