86-76 win over Arkansas Pine-Bluff. The Rattlers ended their losing streak behind a career-high 37 points from Sterling Young. Young was 12-of-18 from the field, including 7-of-10 from the three-point range. Young stated that his mindset going into the game was trying to help his team get back in the win column. […]
Author: Aja Waseem | Staff Writer
A deeper look into Black women’s struggles in the workplace
Vice President Kamala Harris lost to former President Donald Trump in the recent presidential election, with Trump securing 312 electoral votes to Harris’ 226. “I was outraged by the results and am saddened to see that America is not ready for a woman to be the leader of the free […]
Ron DeSantis co-signs Trump’s immigration crackdown
Governor Ron DeSantis cosigned President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown that went into effect the same day as Trump’s inauguration. Within his first few hours as president, he signed an immigration executive action that would crack down on immigration in cities like Chicago, Miami, New York, and many more. This action […]
Trump’s anti-DEI campaign reverses a landmark civil rights law
President Donald Trump wasted no time springing into executive action after Tuesday’s inauguration. Within the first 24 hours of presidency, Trump has rescinded a total of 78 executive actions put into effect by former President Joe Biden. While some orders ranged from pardoning 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants to enacting a […]
Leon County copes with historic winter
On Tuesday, Leon County faced a historic and possibly record-breaking mix of winter precipitation and freezing rain. The chilling temperatures occurring between Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning set a winter storm warning into effect. According to the Tallahassee Democrat, the winter storm was predicted to bring up to four inches […]
How to prep for possible snow storm
Winter storm Enzo is expected to make landfall in Tallahassee Tuesday evening and last up until Wednesday morning. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency ahead of the winter storm as temperatures are expected to drop in the low 20s Monday night and reach the upper 40s […]
California wildfires: Global warming in full effect
Climate change is a highly debated topic as its urgency dominates national headlines. From hurricanes ravaging the southern U.S. to earthquakes toppling homes in Oklahoma, and wildfires destroying landscapes in California, natural disasters not only impact families but also influence environmental changes, housing markets, and the economy. Wildfires occur naturally […]
Saying goodbye to America’s most popular app
The countdown to January 19th begins, as the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the federal law banning the social app TikTok. TikTok is a social media platform owned by the Chinese internet company ByteDance, known for its user-tailored algorithms and strong influence on pop culture. The app has created mega-stars like […]
Women’s team is back in the win column
The Florida A&M women’s basketball team secured a dominant 88-60 victory over Mississippi Valley State on Thursday. Sabou Gueye led the way for the Rattlers, finishing as the game’s leading scorer with an impressive 20 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists. The victory improved FAMU’s overall record to 5-10 and […]
Rattler ready: Your guide to FAMU’s Career Fair success
Florida A&M University is gearing up for its highly anticipated Career Fair, set to take place on Feb. 5. The event, held in the Al Lawson Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., is a prime opportunity for students and alumni to connect with potential employers, explore career options and […]