Homecoming is a highlight on Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s campus. FAMU has molded us into a “famuly” and brings us together every year. Alumni coming back in town to share their tips and experience with us is very important. Many alumni have worked in different fields such as business, […]
Author: Josiah George | Assistant Opinions Editor
From thugs to moguls
It’s fascinating how a genre of music can help transform drug dealers and gang members to international stars and businessmen. From its inception, hip-hop was a medium of self expression for young Black artists through rapping, dancing, and djing. It became an art form inspired by jazz, blues and other […]
Student body vice president overcomes obstacles to plan successful homecoming
Natalie Antenor, a third-year accounting student, serves as the Student Body Vice President for the 2019-2020 academic year. One of Antenor’s main duties as the Vice President is to plan the homecoming for the alumni and student body. Each year, the Vice President selects a few students from the student […]
Ellis Ross launches natural hair-care line
From girlfriends to curl friends, Tracee Ellis Ross has hopped on the natural hair-care train. The “Black-ish” star launched her hair care line Pattern Beauty in early September. Ross announced her new business venture on Instagram a few weeks ago by posting a nude photo of her along with the words, “Sometimes […]
FAMU set to provide free legal services
Florida A&M is getting ready to launch a new program called FAMU Student Legal Services. It will be dedicated to providing no-cost legal services to students. The main purpose of FAMU Student Legal Services is to provide free legal advice and enhance public awareness by providing legal publications and programs […]
Who writes Rattler Nation? They’re not telling
Rattler Nation has become Florida A&M University’s most trusted non-affiliated source with both eyes in the sky and ears to the ground. It maintains a very informative and detailed blog under the same name accompanied by the tagline “Ground Zero for Info on All Things FAMU,” in addition to […]
Students pumped to have Kash Doll, Ball Greezy and Lil Baby coming to campus
With the fall 2019 Homecoming week fast-approaching, the Student Government Association announced on Twitter that Lil Baby, Kash Doll and Ball Greezy will be performing in concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Lawson Center. Students took to their media platforms to air their opinions on the night’s acts, Public […]
Time management crucial for student-athletes
Playing a sport in college is a common goal for most athletes in high school. However many students realize that playing a sport at the collegiate level and going to school full-time is a challenge many are unable to conquer. Even with all the talent in the world, student-athletes are […]
Places to eat near FAMU
Whether you’ve had one or two classes or been on campus all day, mealtime eat can be tricky. Here are some great places to eat on or near campus: Chick-fil-A While it’s still on campus, it can still be a refreshing break from the typical cafeteria food. The restaurant doesn’t […]
Is your ID real?
If you’ve recently caught a flight or visited your local Department of Motor Vehicles, you’re ahead of the game. Transportation Security Administration and DMV’s have begun posting warning flyers about the new change in State Identification cards now referred to as “Real ID’s” The change comes after what is called […]