Florida A&M University’s national ranking rises as the university jumps from 117th to the 104th ranked public university in the nation. FAMU continues to strive to improve recruitment and student success. FAMU also moved forward from being ranked number 20 to number 13 on the social mobility index, representing the […]
Author: Shaanacee Wilson | Staff writer
In-person events will send students back to Zoom
Florida A&M students proved to be excited to be back on the hill during the first week of school, and Welcome Week events were a success as students showed their Rattler pride. FAMU has provided a multitude of resources, and taken the proper precautionary measures in order to make the […]
FAMU doesn’t intend to follow in Deion Sanders’ footsteps
Jackson State football coach and pro football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders wants to increase the exposure of historically Black colleges and universities. He believes a part of that exposure includes players in the Southwestern Athletic Conference having their names on the back of jerseys. After the Rattlers fell short […]
Rattlers win home opener
After an upsetting loss in last weekend’s Orange Blossom Classic game, Florida A&M Football team returned home to Bragg Memorial Stadium with a dominating 34-7 victory over Fort Valley State University. With no football being played at Bragg Memorial Stadium in over 665 days due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the […]
Micro-internships coming to FAMU
Florida A&M University announced last week that it has partnered with Parker Dewey’s micro-internship program. This program allows students to take part in short-term, paid and professional projects with different companies in different fields. The beauty of the program is that it allows those interested to explore different career paths […]
New game day parking causes frustration across campus
Students were left in disarray after receiving an official email from the university regarding new regulations for game day parking two days before the first home football game of the season. A FAMUINFO email sent this past Thursday stated, “All parking lots on campus are reserved to Athletics for Game […]
FAMU determined to protect its brand
FAMU sent an infringement notice last month to students and alumni about the university’s copyright issue in an effort to protect its brand. The notice sparked a discussion on businesses and creatives who profit off of FAMU. The notice originated in FAMU’s Office of General Counsel and the licensing director. […]
Local residents eager for booster shot
The Biden administration and U.S. health officials announced in mid-August that booster shots for Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna recipients will start on Sept. 20. U.S. health officials are now recommending Americans receive the shot eight months after receiving their second dose of Moderna or Pfizer. As of now, Florida A&M University […]
Review: Drake’s ‘Certified Lover Boy’ is an acceptance of truth
Drake’s highly anticipated sixth studio album, “Certified Lover Boy,” is an 86-minute showcase of a toxic, self-aware, unapologetic journey through Drake’s life. Drake described his album as “a combination of toxic masculinity and acceptance of truth which is inevitably heartbreaking.” CLB is a 21-track album composed of Drake unapologetically following […]
Baptist congregations welcome diversity
Women from various backgrounds united Sunday over food, ice breakers and testimonies to celebrate their common love for Christ, at Celebration Baptist Church’s United in Christ event. Celebration Baptist Church, located in Killearn Estates, is a congregation with a mission to continue to be a group of people committed to […]