Friday, May 3, 2024
DJs, chefs and caterers with Luxe Event came together Sunday morning to orchestrate “The Wind Down” brunch to pamper fellow Rattler alumni after a long weekend of repping their favorite HBCU. Coordinator and co-owner of Luxe Event, Tangy Williams, assembled the upscale brunch for those who wanted to unwind and […]
Financial literacy is a part of our everyday lives. Whether we spend too much or too little, the knowledge behind it and learning how to manage our spending habits is what will keep us well above water. According to Seth Clark, vice president and senior portfolio manager at Capital City […]
Florida A&M University will host its third annual Energy Water Food Nexus International Summit next month. The School of the Environment will be presenting the two-day conference Nov. 7-8 with a pre-summit event on Nov. 6 in the Lawson center. EWFN is a new science enterprise that started at FAMU […]
Black consumers make a vital impact to the American economy and their dollars matter. With a spending power of 1.3 trillion dollars as reported by Nielsen, it is time for African American consumers to know their worth. For some reason, companies, large and small, miss their mark with African American […]
FAMU’s chapter of Women Student Union hosted “Girl Talk” at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Village East Multipurpose Room. The event started with introductions from e-board members, current chapter members and visitors who were interested in the event. Afterward, the event proceeded to resemble a miniature general body meeting, or […]
Recreational marijuana could make its way on to the 2020 ballot in Florida. The initiative is led by Regulate Florida; 766,200 signatures are required statewide for 2020 ballot entry. According to its website, the organization is pushing for one million signatures. Regulate Florida’s agenda is for “adult use” recreational marijuana. […]
She’s bold, hip and creative. Elona Jones is a 20-year-old student at Florida A&M who founded Lick My Customz, a custom sneaker business. This legacy Rattler, and Palm Beach native majors in African-American studies and is now in her junior year. She recalled why she hopped into the world of […]
Two of the biggest stars in today’s music industry are Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole. Both artists have gained extreme popularity since coming on the scene. Both have kept themselves at the top of the list of “Who’s the greatest rapper of this generation?” Their styles and the messages captivate […]
For students away from home with their own car, finding a place to service that vehicle may be difficult. Complete Automotive Repair Shop, located on the corner of South Adams Street near campus, is the ideal shop for students looking for quality repairs at affordable prices. Owners Rodney Funderburk Jr. […]
The increase in transfer students from two- to four-year institutions has surged nationwide. According to a recent report by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, more than one-third of students choose to transfer to universities at least once during their academic careers. For most students, the newfound freedom and independence […]