Due to the novel coronavirus or COVID-19, the university is no longer hosting traditional elections and voting will now take place online. This means students can no longer witness aspiring candidates’ campaigns on campus. The 49th Senate President Pro-Tempore, Zoe Mitchell, confirmed the shift to online elections for this year. […]
Author: Alea Mexile | Staff Writer
Somerville makes sure memories last a lifetime
Malachi Somerville, also known as visualizedbymal, balances his school life at Florida A&M with his thriving photography business. Somerville, 20, is a sophomore public relations student and a proud Philadelphia native. Somerville is the only boy and oldest of three siblings. Somerville started photography four years ago at age 16. […]
Recent curfew strikes a chord with Rattlers
For many Florida A&M University students, 2020 has quickly taken a left turn as the continuous spread of COVID-19 has led Tallahassee officials to issue a county-wide curfew of 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. amid the pandemic. Some students who remained on campus are left to balance their coursework and […]
FAMU athletics adjusts to new normal
The cancellation of all spring intercollegiate sporting events has affected student-athletes at Florida A&M as well as the university’s athletic department. “COVID-19 not only affected our strategic plan,” FAMU Athletic Director Kortne Gosha told The Famuan. “It changed the plan and the way that college athletics operates.” Due to the […]
SBI’s Stevens uses internships to plot her future
It didn’t taken long for Jada Stevens to make an impact at Florida A&M University. Stevens, a first-generation Rattler from Cleveland, has been demonstrating leadership skills almost from the moment she set foot on campus. “Jada has not let up when it comes to showing her leadership skills around SBI […]
Lawmakers address federal stimulus package
South Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and state Rep. Shevrin Jones held a virtual town hall on Friday to provide an update on the federal government’s efforts to address the coronavirus. Wasserman Schultz, former head of the Democratic National Committee, sits on the House Appropriations Committee, and she says that […]
Is football in disarray?
Since the first game in the 1800s to now, football has brought out both the best and worst in athletes, fans and coaches. Football is a game loved by many but played by only a select few. Despite its popularity, many football fans believe the game has changed — and […]
Ways to adjust to online courses
With traditional classes being moved online due to the coronavirus, students may find it difficult to adjust. Here are some tips to succeed online throughout the rest of the semester. Tip one: Plan out your day Adrianna Boyd, a freshman criminal justice major, believes when you map out a weekly plan, […]
International students cope with coronavirus
The outbreak of the coronavirus has disrupted the education of students worldwide, particularly international students. FAMU, along with many other schools across the world, has shifted to online education, making it a rough transition for some. A number of United States universities such as Harvard, New York University and Boston […]
Food anxiety amid the pandemic is very real
Buying groceries since the spread of the coronaviruspandemic has been a hassle for adults, including college students. Many businesses in Florida are closed with the exception of grocery stores, which have cut back hours. With reduced hours grocery stores are now more crowded than they’ve ever been. Grocery stores have […]