Could you use some help in time management? Do you feel like your grades could use a little assistance? Well I have the perfect solution: Get involved on campus. Being involved in extracurricular activities has proven to increase academic performance in students and improve time management skills. Not to mention […]
Author: Mariah Wiggs | Staff Writer
Report: Drug abuse violations on the rise at FAMU
Florida A&M University displayed its annual fire and safety reports on its website at the start of October. FAMU has faced some criticism for its handling of issues like sexual assault, rape and several other issues. However, the university does not stand alone. Many institutions have been accused of downplaying […]
Munich came to Tallahassee for one weekend
Tallahassee was graced with a taste of Munich last weekend. Oktoberfest is the world’s largest Volksfest (beer festival and traveling fun fair). Held annually in Munich, Germany, it is a 16- to 18-day festival running from mid or late September to the first Sunday in October, with more than six […]
Every student should have a planner
School requires each student to be disciplined in order to be successful. There is no correct way to be disciplined because everyone has their own path. Some evolve quicker than others. You must have a self-evaluation to know what works best for you as a student, in your route to […]
Pinky Promise’s first bible study of the semester
Pinky Promise, an on-campus female bible study group, kicked off its first bible study of the semester Wednesday night. Girls of all ages and majors gathered in B.L Perry for this month’s bible study, where they had the chance to relax, recharge and dive into God’s word together. The bible […]
The importance of knowing about STDs
Talking about sexually transmitted diseases and infections should not be held in a delicate and secretive manner. It is essential to know about the differences between practicing healthy and unhealthy sexual behavior. If you are sexually active, there is a chance you can contract an STD. No matter how many […]
Breast cancer survivors share their stories
Florida A&M University’s healthy campus initiative hosted the inaugural Breast Cancer Survivors Luncheon Thursday in the Lawson Center. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this initiative in partnership with A Healthier America invited three speakers to share their breast cancer battle stories, methods for prevention, and normalize the harder […]
Rattlers refuse to get overconfident heading into key game
This time last year Rattler nation was unified by the football team’s success after they went on the road and beat the defending black national champions, North Carolina A&T, 22-21. Many fans thought Rattler football was back and on the road to advancing in the MEAC — with a Celebration […]
Kanye performs at Howard University
Rapper Kanye West has been in the news a lot recently. This past Saturday, the artist made headlines again as he performed at Howard University during their homecoming weekend. Perhaps five years ago if West were to make an appearance at a prominent HBCU like Howard, the headlines would’ve been […]
Tally Mac Shack opens on FSU campus
It has been seven months since the grand opening of the Tally Mac Shack restaurant on the city’s south side, located inside Happy Motoring on South Adams Street. The award-winning business has just celebrated another grand opening, this time on the campus of Florida State University. The 1851 Dining Hall […]