Author: Shaanacee Wilson | Staff writer

Sports

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 […]

News

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 […]

News

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. […]

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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 […]

Opinions

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 […]

Lifestyles

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 […]