New clinics can be found on seemingly every corner in Tallahassee. According to medical officials, within the past year more than a dozen new clinics and medical departments have gone up in Tallahassee. Not only are there more clinics, but also most clinics are now making accommodations for low-income patients. […]
Author: Kira’Fika Jackson| Staff writer
Bradford stays true to her roots
Applemania Bradford believes in giving back to her alma mater. Bradford recently handed out a $300 award from her FAMUForever scholarship program. The award was presented during homecoming weekend to student-athlete Symone Bango, a member of the cheerleading team. Bradford said she plans on continuing her legacy of giving back […]
First place on the line for FAMU
Expect a dogfight this Saturday at Bragg Memorial Stadium when the top two teams in the MEAC face off. The Rattlers are looking for their sixth straight win and to extend the series over North Carolina A&T State (45-19-3). FAMU continued its hot streak beating South Carolina State 42-38 on […]
Panel provides alarming details on climate change
Climate change took center stage last Thursday when Florida A&M hosted a Sustainability Seminar for students, faculty and staff. This collaborative event bewteen research coordinator Bruce Strouble, director of Sustainability Institute Kathryn Ziewitz and office manager Victoria Yancy, was the second event in the Sustainability Seminar Series. Panelists Parks Camp, […]
From Blackboard to Canvas
Learning Management Systems have become essential to student success in the modern classroom. These systems such as Blackboard, Canvas, Moodle and Schoology give students the ability to self-assess and constantly are aware of their standing in classes. It also gives professors the ability to upload assignments and make due dates […]
McDade becomes a role model
Eric McDade has come a long way in a short time. A third-year health informatics student from Miami, McDade had no desire to be a Rattler. Where he is from, going to FAMU is where everyone wanted to go. He wanted something different for himself. He originally planned on attending […]
Review: Might give Bento another go
It’s hard to find authentic Chinese food in Tallahassee at the caliber that one is accustomed to. After tasting the yellow fried rice from New China, I had to find another approach to my Chinese craving. A friend persuaded me to try Bento. Located on West Tennessee Street, Bento is […]
Geames oversees Greek life at FAMU
After being a student at Florida A&M University, Chazmen L. Geames has returned to his alma mater to serve and be an asset to further develop the FAMU. Geames, better known as Mr. G, now serves as the coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life within the Division of Student Affairs. […]
Review: Kool Beanz Cafe worth the trip
If you’re ever in need of a fun place for dinner after a long day of work or school, Kool Beanz Cafe might be the coolest choice in town. The restaurant located on Thomasville Road in Midtown, just 10 minutes or so away from college campuses FSU and FAMU, features […]
Meet Kyriq: full-time artist and student
In the music industry, rap has always been a genre dominated by black people. The younger generation in the black community has always looked up to rappers because their music is influenced by real stories and these stories are relatable. Attending an HBCU, like FAMU, means that many people who […]