The Royal Court is no doubt a highlight of the culture at Florida A&M, and for the past five years the man with the plan has been Andre Green. He has put together all the glitz and glamour of the most beloved court on campus. Green, 37, has been dedicated […]
Author: Erin Coleman | Staff writer
Game-day parking blues
Florida A&M University is leading the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference in attendance with an average of 25,679 fans per home game, and finding a parking spot at Bragg Memorial Stadium on game days can be a challenge. FAMU’s “Investing in Champions” program reserves a majority of the parking spots close to […]
Trump woos young, conservative blacks
As the 2020 election year nears, political groups are kicking into gear their latest efforts to pander to the undecided and newly of age minds. And last Friday, while most Rattlers were doing hood rat things with their friends for homecoming, a group of young black conservatives descended on Washington […]
Game design club debuts on campus
Since the launch of Mario Kart Tour a few weeks ago, it is not a rare sight to catch a Rattler playing the addictive racing game. Turns out, it is not difficult to create a similar racing video game. A new club on campus gives students an opportunity to use […]
Tallahassee Museum informs, entertains
If you’ve never been to the Tallahassee Museum, you should consider a visit. It is located near the airport on Museum Drive. The museum was designed to be an informational institute focused on nature and historical habitats. College students are allowed to tour the museum, which is open daily, for […]
Local foundation addresses sickle cell disease
The local Sickle Cell Foundation held its third annual conference Friday at the Four Points by Sheraton hotel. It is a two-day event that emphasizes critical and innovative ways through education and research to deliver care to the sickle cell population while also focusing on development of theoretical models. Velma […]
FAMU deserves more representation from local businesses
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University is distinct from Florida State University in many obvious ways, but one less overt contrast between the two is the amount of attention Tallahassee corporations give one school over the other. From local businesses to larger franchises, there seems to be an insane bias in […]
FAMU Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative launches a radio show
On October 4th Florida A&M University’s Medical Marijuana Education and Reseach Initiative launched MMERI Forum Radio. The radio program is an expansion of its successful community forums held in Tallahassee, Orlando, Pensacola, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami. MMERI is a weekly program that airs for half an hour on Friday and […]
Past and present Rattlers connect through internship showcase
This Wednesday, the Florida A&M University Career and Professional Development Center hosted an internship showcase introducing different companies and recruiters to the students of FAMU. The department’s purpose was to give an insight of the importance of internships, the significance of connecting with fellow rattlers within the desired field, and […]
Review: Will Relish revive Tallahassee’s food drought?
It’s no secret that Tallahassee is in a food drought. With numerous fast-food franchises, it’s hard to find a healthy option with all the Whataburgers and Waffle Houses lining the streets. Then along came Relish to satisfy your burger cravings. Relish offers a long list of options that coincide with […]