How do college students view religion? Do they change their religion or beliefs once they arrive on campus? Do college Students change their religion or beliefs because they are out of their parents’ or guardian’s house, and are allowed to have a mind of their own? “Studies have shown that […]
Author: Juba McCray | Staff writer
A Rattlers’ guide to Halloween Horror Nights Orlando
ORLANDO –This weekend saw the opening of Universal Studios’ premier Halloween event, Halloween Horror Nights Orlando. Each year, the Universal Studios Orlando Park is transformed into a giant horror excursion jam-packed with 10 haunted houses and seven scare zones open to the public. The horror film written and directed by […]
Castillo does it all
Yennifer Castillo is more than a triple threat. A senior biology education major from Opa Locka, Castillo is known to many on Florida A&M University’s campus as a friend. But behind the surface, she’s a chef, a singer, a musician, a tutor, an artist, and a business owner. “If you […]
Upperclassmen partner with freshmen in Peer Mentor program
As the semester begins the F.Y.E Peer Mentor program at the Undergraduate Student Success Center is ready to guide FAMU’s class of 2023 into greatness. Peer mentors model appropriate behavior inside and outside the classroom as college is not just about the academics but how a student handles their social […]
It’s easy to avoid drinking and driving
In 2014, a drunk driver hit and severely injured Jackie Faircloth, an 18-year-old crossing an intersection near Florida State University’s campus. Faircloth sustained permanent disabilities from the crash and is now living in an assisted care facility. Her family successfully sought damages from the local bars involved in providing alcohol […]
Rattlers showcase their sense of fashion at first Set Friday
Florida A&M students kicked off the semester this past week with the school’s first traditional “Set Friday.” Set Friday is an end of the week, day-party hosted by the Student Government Association. Scholars take a three-hour break from their studies while enjoying trendy music and delicious ice cream. The Set […]
1619 Project illuminates, fascinates
As a part of general education at Florida A&M University, all students are required to take a course on African American history, where the topic of slavery is inevitably included in the curriculum. This year, 2019, marks the 400–year anniversary of the first slave ship from West Africa reaching what […]
Jay-Z and the NFL: Let’s give it time
Business mogul Sean Carter, better known as Jay-Z, has struck up a partnership deal with the NFL and his own company ROC NATION. The deal calls for Jay-Z to bring top entertainment talent for NFL performances and curate the Super Bowl halftime show. When the deal was announced last month, […]
Local shoppers react to Walmart’s new gun policies
After weeks of pressure from gun control advocates, Walmart has discontinued the sale of handgun ammunition and semi-automatic weapon ammunition in all stores across the United States. Walmart has also requested that customers no longer openly carry their weapons in states where open carry is legal. Walmart employees received a […]
Review: I love mac & cheese, but not this new eatery
The South Florida-based restaurant chain I Heart Mac and Cheese, opened its first Tallahassee location in mid-August on West Gaines Street in the middle of College Town. It makes you want to rethink whether you truly love mac & cheese. I recently went to the restaurant, trying to see what […]