Florida A&M University held a virtual town hall Wednesday during which administrators and faculty members talked to students and their parents about academic plans for the upcoming fall semester. There were many questions about classes when it came to the newly approved reopening plan that was required by state as […]
Author: Alexis Hamilton | Staff writer
Does the federal government no longer respect college degrees?
Issued less than two weeks ago, on June 26, the Trump administration’s executive order states that federal government positions should be filled based on merit. This could mean that those interested in federal jobs will no longer need a degree to be hired. “My administration is committed to modernizing and […]
Local park renamed in honor of FAMU’s Charles Evans
The Tallahassee City Commission voted unanimously on Wednesday to rename apark and pond in honor of Charles Evans, a longtime local civil rights leader and professor at Florida A&M University. The park, located at 1115 Merritt Drive southeast of Myers Park, had been named Roy Chapman Park in honor of […]
Pandemic has been a test on every level
2020 has not been the way you want to start a new decade, but 2020 has helped me gain more knowledge and given me more time to grow within myself. The world changed before you knew it, from going to work on an everyday schedule to having to stay at […]
How old is old enough to talk about racism, cultural differences?
Tiffany Cannon and her family were getting dressed to head out when she received a hypercritical comment from her grandmother. She suggested to Cannon that she tuck her son’s shirt in based on the many perceptions of African Americans. “I’m not tucking his shirt in to make him look […]
Day care facility makes changes amid COVID-19
Elgenette Pope had to comfort her child after the girl’s day care temporarily shut down. Pope’s 3-year-old daughter was devastated. She asked about her friends every day and became distraught. “If my child is experiencing this, I’m very sure that the other children are experiencing this as well,” Pope said. […]
It’s a tough time for a fledgling entrepreneur
The year 2020 has had a rough start and I don’t think it’s going to get any better. People are still out and about trying to make ends meet while attempting to follow social distancing requirements. For entrepreneurs who believe word of mouth is the “best” advertisement, the coronavirus pandemic […]
FAMU senior set to launch clothing line
During the coronavirus pandemic, the Mediocre Originality Demands Expression, or MODE, Apparel was established by a Florida A&M University student and entrepreneur, Deron Smith Jr. Smith was a fashion influencer at an early age. From always drawing clothes, logo names, and putting together different fashion pieces, he decided to finally […]
What coronavirus? St. George Island’s ‘Wet and Wild’ tradition continues
ST. GEORGE ISLAND — It’s July 4, the day when millions of families flock to the beach for a day filled with under the sun fun. This year, however, many counties in the Sunshine State have made the decision to close their beaches, canceling any plans that were set in […]
Homecoming: Is it going to happen?
More than one HBCU has announced that it is canceling this year’s homecoming due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This news has Rattlers wondering what impact the coronavirus will have on homecoming on The Hill. Some people remain hopeful that there is a possibility of a homecoming, while others have accepted that homecoming […]