Florida A&M (0-1) looks to rebound this week against Fort Valley State (0-1) in their home opener for the annual Jake Gaither Classic. The Rattlers look to get things back together after suffering a 0-62 loss to UCF in their first game. With this being the 12th meeting between the […]
Author: Bobby Rondil | Staff writer
Black people respond to hurricane warnings differently from other races
People in Florida and other states in the U.S. experience hurricanes, and not everyone responds the same way. Black people often react a lot different from other races when a hurricane warning is broadcast. Black people don’t take evacuation warnings as seriously as other races. You would think we would […]
President’s Convocation focuses on FAMU’s achievements
Kyra Freeman and Crenel Francis, Miss and Mr. Florida A&M University, were emphatic with their joint message: “If you cannot fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you cannot walk then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” FAMU Rattlers gathered on Friday […]
Career Expo on tap Thursday
After months of planning for Florida A&M University’s Fall 2019 Career Expo, the time is finally near. More than 150 companies from across the country will be at Thursday’s expo and the Center for Career and Professional Development at Florida A&M University is getting students ready. In the days leading […]
Prof. Ellis is FAMU-bred
Reginald Ellis has Florida A&M in his blood. The highly regarded associate professor in history grew up in Whigham, Ga., a small town about 45 minutes northwest of Tallahassee. He frequently visited FAMU as a child to be with his mother, who was an office manager in the university’s Department […]
Five tips for phone photography
In this day and age, the advancement of technology brings the ability to take a great photo with the touch of a finger. With apps that help you edit and smartphones with high resolution cameras, adding photography to your skill set is not as far-fetched as it seems. There are […]
Bfaast Fitness: More than a gym
Bfaast Fitness, located two blocks from Florida A&M’s campus at 1517 S. Adams St, aims to be much more than just a fitness center. The owner, Patrick Nelson, graduated from Liberty University with a masters in counseling. Bfaast is an abbreviation for Building Fundamentals for Academic Athletic Success Training. It […]
Wakulla Springs State Park a local gem
Calling all naturalists: Are you ready to add this place to your traveler’s itinerary? Open your world to new possibilities with the outdoor recreation springs at Wakulla Springs State Park, just 20 minutes south of Tallahassee. It’s perfect for family vacation trips, family reunions, private getaways and even weddings. The […]
Living Learning Community making a difference at FAMU
FAMU’s Living Learning Community program connects students with faculty and staff outside of the classroom. According to FAMU’s housing website, the Living Learning Communities (LLCs) were designed for first-year students to concentrate on learning through motivating, cultivating and giving a challenge to the residents. The LLC program, started in fall […]
Review: Jeri’s serves love on a plate
Jeri’s Midtown Cafe is all about the love. You can tell as soon as you walk into the building; you’ll feel the cozy vibe of the establishment that begins with a patio garden. From my brief visit I can tell it only employs the warmest wait staff this side of the […]