Being a senior in college is already a tedious task on its own, but adding the COVID-19 pandemic to the equation has put a lot more on the table — maybe even more than most can handle. It has been a year and a half since the world completely shut […]
Author: Frances Stephen | Staff Writer
Monoclonal antibody treatment therapy now available in Leon County
Leon County is now one of 21 counties in Florida offering a free monoclonal antibody therapy treatment, called Sotrovimab. The treatment is aimed for anyone that is showing symptoms of COVID-19, has tested positive or have had been in direct exposure in the last 10 days. The treatment can also […]
Carson is a promoter and a full-time student
Jordan Carson, better known as “speedy,” is a junior at Florida A&M majoring in clinical psychology. He quickly learned that managing his time wisely is one of the most challenging things a college kid must do. Attending Raines and Ribault high schools in Jacksonville set him up to do great […]
McKay, other Rattlers hoping to cash in
It’s a new world order for college athletes thanks to Senate Bill 646, which was approved by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis this summer. The bill broadened endorsement and monetary opportunities for college athletes and allows them to create revenue from their name, image and likeness (NIL). The law went into […]
Local organizations providing aid for hurricane victims
Local community efforts for Hurricane Ida victims continue to grow as Louisiana struggles to recover. Hurricane Ida, the second most intense and catastrophic Category 4 hurricane to make landfall in Louisiana, came ashore on Aug. 29. The North Florida chapter of Red Cross, specifically within the capital area, sent emergency […]
What’s a king without his queen?
The Lady Venom has officially made her return to Florida A&M University and students as well as alumni are ecstatic! Last weekend at the Orange Blossom Classic held in Miami, FAMU’s mascot Venom appeared with an old friend, Lady Venom. Students were surprised and alumni were filled with joy to […]
9/11 memorial for Tallahassee unveiled
The founder of Team Guardian, retired Tallahassee Fire Department Lt. Michael Terhune, unveiled a 9/11 memorial design Saturday at Cascades Park that is set to be completed by the end of this year. Saturday marked the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. […]
Rattlers wonder what will replace the beloved Paddyfoote
Dear old Paddyfoote, you were here, you were historic and now you’re gone. The 54-year-old college dormitory named after a second lieutenant in World War I is now being demolished. The historic Paddyfote complex that holds so many memories for Florida A&M University students will now be nothing but a […]
20 years later, residents still remember what happened
Throughout the week, Tallahassee residents expressed their memories of the terrorist attack against the United States of America on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, as we approach the 20 year anniversary of the event. On that day, a total of 2996 people died in the single most deadliest terrorist […]
Thomas steals show during inauguration
The Grand Ballroom was at full capacity Friday evening as Florida A&M University hosted its first in-person presidential inauguration in two years. During this event, student body President Carrington Whigham and other members of the Student Government Association leadership were inaugurated into their elected roles. Student body Vice President, Marcus […]