Author: Kira’Fika Jackson| Staff writer

Lifestyles

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 […]

Sports

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 […]

Lifestyles News

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, […]

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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 […]

Lifestyles

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 […]

Lifestyles

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. […]

Lifestyles

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 […]