As we approach Halloween, Netflix is giving fans of thrillers just what they need to prepare for the spooky holiday. One of Netflix’s newest thrillers, “Fractured,” offers a plot twist that viewers are not expecting. The film begins with Ray Monroe (Sam Worthington) driving back from a Thanksgiving dinner along […]
Author: Nailah Harris | Staff writer
FAMU, other HBCUs, influence hip-hop
HBCUs play a major role in the culture of both R&B and hip-hop. For years artists have performed at schools across the nation building their audiences and following by using HBCUs’ platform. When artists have albums releasing you often see them promoting their CDs by doing shows, interviews and sometimes-random […]
Jasper Harris breaking into music industry
Jasper Harris is a 19-year-old music producer. The teenager has been able to engineer and have his work on the albums of several mainstream artists including Dababy and Juice Wrld. Harris was born and raised in Los Angeles with a passion for music. He grew up playing the piano and […]
Refuge House shines light on domestic violence
A domestic violence awareness event took place Tuesday at the TCC Workforce Development Center. Meg Baldwin, executive director of Refuge House, hosted the event in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It allowed courageous survivors to share their experiences with domestic violence and how they continue to move along their […]
Lawmaker briefs FAMU on changes to Good Samaritan Act
Student leaders, faculty and members of Florida A&M’s police department joined state Rep. David Silvers Tuesday in the Student Senate chambers to learn about a new state law, House Bill 595. HB 595 is an extension to the 911 Good Samaritan Act of 2012, which created immunity for someone who […]
A user’s guide to black-owned cosmetic offerings in Tallahassee
Finding makeup products as a woman of color is no longer a grueling task. With the emergence of black-owned makeup brands, or BOMBS ,a term coined by beauty influencer Alissa Ashley, it has become easier for women of all shades to find a product that suits all their needs. But […]
Recent graduates share their post-grad experiences
Post-graduation can be a joyous time. Or it can be the start of a struggling period, according to recent graduates of Florida A&M. In 2018, the four-year graduation rate at the university was at 22.5 percent. Out of that small percentage who graduated in four years or less, Ivana Ford […]
Counseling Services provides suicide prevention tips
Counseling Services held two suicide prevention trainings for students, staff and faculty last week in Perry Paige. For some, suicide can be a tough subject to talk about, let alone trying to prevent a loved one or a friend from harming themselves. The counseling center wanted to provide attendees with […]
Internship opportunities await for Rattlers following their dreams
Do what you love. A senior business administration major, Anthony Bell, completed an internship with Ford Motor Co. in Detroit this summer. His love for cars translated through his work in the sales and purchasing division, which landed him a full-time job after graduation. His advice for internship-seeking students is […]
Fresh Fridays catching on
Every first Friday of the month college students in Tallahassee get together for clean, spiritual fun. Fresh Friday is hosted by the community church Truth Gatherers Dream Center. Jermaine and Janetta Sims, collegiate pastors and hosts of the event, started Fresh Fridays as a way to engage with college students […]