Author: Caleesha Moore | Staff writer

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FSU holds free headshot event

A professional headshot that could typically cost $100 or more became free with a follow of two of three social media accounts and a yellow ticket. Florida State University’s College of Communication and Information (CCI) held a free headshot event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Innovation […]

Sports

Rattlers remain undefeated at Al Lawson

Florida A&M University’s men’s basketball team concluded a short two-game homestand on Monday defeating Coppin State University 65-54.  FAMU came into the game with a defense first mentality, which ultimately led to early success through the start of the game. The hounding Rattler defense held Coppin State to 0-5 shooting […]

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Pharmacy student eyes the lash business

Alexia Gillis has launched a trending eyelash brand called The Lash Pharmacy while attending Florida A&M University. The second-year Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate posted her lashes in prescription pharmacy vials on Twitter during the Christmas break. The post allowed her brand to go viral.  In less than three months, she […]

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Student Senate to name new pro tempore

SGA’s Student Senate met Monday to discuss leadership changes, upcoming events and proposed bills. Many initiatives and resolutions were discussed , including the grocery store weekend shuttle for students, a pep rally and concert for Black History Month, a safety team partnership with FAMU Police Department and a possible LGBTQIA+ […]

Sports

FAMU women end losing streak

Only 298 fans came to the Lawson Center Monday night to see if the FAMU women’s basketball team could get its first league win. The Rattlers did not disappoint. FAMU secured its first win of the conference season against Coppin State with a final score of 58-48. This win improved […]

Lifestyles

Students offer advice on starting semester strong

Despite having to endure chilly 8 a.m. classes, a hectic one-stop shop and pressures from new professors, Florida A&M University students are discovering creative ways to regain motivation for the spring semester. The closing of the fall semester can be a bittersweet time for students. Between winter break swiftly approaching, […]

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Protesters urge lawmakers to make education a priority

On the eve of Florida’s 2020 legislative session, thousands of educators and supporters from across the state rallied at Florida’s Historic Capital demanding more funding for education. Amid threats of mass teacher terminations, a sea of thousands sporting “Red for Ed” accompanied by keynote speakers the Rev. Al Sharpton and […]

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Spring elections coming soon

As the Spring semester kicks off, some students are preparing themselves for the upcoming elections. It gets very busy around this time for students who plan on running for a title such as Miss FAMU, Mr. FAMU, King of Orange and Green, Queen of Orange and Green, Miss Sophomore, Miss […]

Lifestyles

Happiness Program debuts

Tallahassee is taking a new approach in promoting peace and calmness through a Happiness Program sponsored by The Art of Living. Local residents gathered at the Unitarian Universalist Church on Sunday for a free, 90-minute workshop to learn how to better manage their stress. The three-day workshop takes its methods […]