Students, professors, staff and alumni gathered on The Set Wednesday to enjoy FAMU’S annual Taste of a Rattler event. Taste of a Rattler consists of various food vendors not usually found on campus. With all the choices to choose from, participants spent most of their time deciding which vendor to […]
Author: Marissa Stubbs | Staff writer
Karlous Miller and Chico Bean leave student body more than satisfied
Comedians Karlous Miller and Anthony Bean (better known as Chico Bean) graced Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s campus Tuesday with their presence to bring in laughs for the student body. The dynamic duo wasn’t shy to FAMU’s campus and students were definitely ecstatic to see them return with new jokes […]
FAMU’s Rattler Pop! Beauty Expo
Yet another event has come and gone during this homecoming week. On Tuesday, FAMU showcased its true beauty with the Rattler Pop Beauty Expo, covering topics on natural hair, skincare, and fashion. Hosted in Gaither Gymnasium, the expo offered a fun time with music by Dj Eddie Lee, free food, […]
Junior at FAMU opens barbecue eatery in Frenchtown
Florida A&M University students never fail to amaze the community with their start-up businesses. On the corner of Pope and Brevard streets in Frenchtown is the new barbecue business owned by Antonio Matthews Jr. Brevard Street BBQ is located at 818 West Brevard St. This brand new spot offers pork […]
FSU artist advocates for minorities
“Unapologetic” is one word that describes Myah Freeman. She understands the criticism and the support that comes with her art. She is pretty straightforward with her thoughts on other races being able t o interpret and connect with her work. “I feel like most people won’t understand my work. It’s […]
SGA to provide refunds for Homecoming Concert
Complaints from students were voiced, and FAMU’s Student Government Association listened. SGA will be issuing refunds for tickets purchased for the 2019 Homecoming Concert. FAMU’s box office has a no-refund, no-exchange policy, but SGA made an exception after students complaints about SGA changing the concert to free admission after some […]
FAMU engineering students feel underrepresented
Florida A&M University and Florida State University established a joint engineering program more than 35 years ago, but many FAMU students don’t believe it’s an even playing field at the college in Innovation Park. According to the 2018 FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Annual Report, 19.4 percent of undergraduate students in […]
Florida A&M hosts first Homecoming film summit
From Hill to Hollywood and back again. As the Grads are Back celebration got underway Wednesday, many of Florida A&M University’s alumni descendant upon the highest of the seven hills.These alumni included many television and film professionals, who came together for the inaugural “Reelback Film Summit.” The program was put […]
Local vendors amped for Homecoming
Homecoming is here, which means the vendors have come to give people a taste of their delicious food and beverages. The annual Taste of a Rattler food festival was held Wednesday on The Set, an event created to give local restaurants and catering companies an opportunity to showcase their fare. […]
Not all hotels require minimum two-night stay during Homecoming
As alumni flock to Tallahassee for this week’s Homecoming festivities, some hotels are requiring guests to book two-night minimum stays. Just off campus, the Hampton Inn and Suites Capitol University on Railroad Avenue requires its guests to book a minimum of two nights. Hampton’s general manager, Bo Schmitz, said this […]