Friday, May 17, 2024
In an effort to amass support from young African Americans, Democratic contenders for the U.S. presidential nomination have announced plans to support historic black colleges and universities. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 36% of voters age18-29 voted in the 2018 midterm election, which was the largest turnout in many […]
The Boy Scouts of America filed for bankruptcy last week while facing hundreds of sexual abuse cases, which led to an untold number of lawsuits and claims for damages. BSA’s insurance company declined to pay for settlements, claiming the organization had been aware of the allegations and had not informed […]
Guard Jasmine Ballew. Photo Courtesy of Marissa Stubbs The Florida A&M women’s basketball team almost pulled off a miraculous comeback, but the Rattlers’ attempt fell short as they lost to Norfolk State 69-62. With this loss, the Rattlers are now ninth in the MEAC (5-20, 3-11) and the Spartans retain […]
In an age where we are led by social media, with almost all information being easily and instantly attainable for anyone with internet access, not much is sacred. A study conducted by the International Data Corporation showed that within the first 15 minutes of waking up in the morning, 80% […]
The Florida A&M men’s basketball team defeated Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference rival Norfolk State University on Saturday by a score of 66-63 and extended the Rattlers’ home winning streak to seven games. The first matchup between these two teams resulted in a 95-67 win for the Spartans, but this time […]
For most, music inspires the soul, but for Bronson “Israel” Jones, his soul inspires his music. Jones, a Florida A&M University student, is a sophomore English major from Gainesville who works as an independent artist keeping the roots of hip-hop alive. Jones has been writing creatively since he was nine […]
Every year, Tallahassee becomes home for college students at three different schools. To accommodate the belongings of the city’s wide variety of students, a new self storage facility is being constructed on West Tennessee Street. Lee Barwick of Pars Builders is excited about the new development. When choosing the location […]
On Jan. 8, the Florida-based activist organization Dream Defenders endorsed Bernie Sanders as its choice candidate in the 2020 race for the presidency. In its official endorsement statement, the organization said, “No candidate has been more consistent over their lifetime in choosing unpopular political stances rooted in the needs of […]
The Florida A&M University (FAMU) Rattlers baseball team lost their second straight game to the Mercer Bears by a score of 7-2 Wednesday evening at Moore-Kittles Field. The loss put the Rattlers record at 1-2, while the Bears remained undefeated (5-0) on the season after finishing a two-game series […]
Many kids suffer every day from hunger, and by not getting the proper nutrition they need. They need healthy food to properly grow and to be able to function in an educational environment where they can excel. But when you come from a low-income family, sometimes food is hard to […]