Author: Nathara Moise | Staff Writer

Lifestyles

Is music the new medicine?

Music plays a significant role in our daily lives. It serves as a means for artists to express themselves, sharing their experiences in ways that resonate deeply with their audience. People listen to music for many reasons—whether it is for motivation, comfort, or pure enjoyment. Music surrounds us, and different […]

Sports

FAMU falls to Miami

The Florida A&M Rattlers traveled to Miami to face the juggernaut that is the Hurricanes.  The first quarter was all Miami as star quarterback for the Canes, Cam Ward carved the Rattler defense apart with multiple crucial third conversions between the numbers.  Ward completed seven passes on eight attempts in […]

News

Presidential debate set for Tuesday

The countdown to Tuesday’s presidential debate is underway as the two candidates, former President Donald Trump, and Vice President Kamala Harris, meet for the first time in person. The debate between Trump, a Republican, and Harris, a Democrat, will take place at 9 p.m. Tuesday  and will be hosted by […]

News

Railroad Square community takes back First Friday

Tallahassee’s Railroad Square hosted its monthly “First Friday” art festival following the area’s long recovery from catastrophic tornadoes in May. Tallahassee’s First Friday event at Railroad Square Art District has long been a hub for creativity, community, and culture since 2012. Starting as an initiative through the Council on Culture […]

News

On-campus precinct sees drop in voter turnout

Voter turnout at Florida A&M University’s on-campus precinct has declined since the 2022 primary election, raising concerns about student engagement in the electoral process.  The FAMU Student Union precinct saw 1,326 voters in the most recent election, down from 1,577 in the 2022 primary, according to official precinct data. This […]

Sports

FAMU hopes to upset Miami

The Florida A&M football team is off to a good start. Under the new direction of head coach James Colzie III, the Rattlers are undefeated after wins over Norfolk State and South Carolina State. The Rattlers are now ranked 24th in the American Football Coaches Association Poll after beginning the […]

News

White nationalist group marches in Tallahassee

A white nationalist group known as the Patriot Front was seen marching near the Capitol on Saturday. A video posted on the anonymous social media app Fizz shows a procession of several members of the group donning face coverings and sunglasses in an effort to hide their identities. Members hoisted flags adorned […]

Sports

Rattlers extend home winning streak

Another day, another Rattler win. The Florida A&M football team extended its home winning streak to 21 games with a win over South Carolina State on Saturday. A crowd of nearly 16,000 filled the stadium to cap off another Welcome Week at the Highest of Seven Hills. The players wore […]

Lifestyles

Tattoos, permanent makeup ink pose risks

Are you thinking of getting inked? A recent study from the Food and Drug Administration has revealed that about 35% of tattoo and permanent makeup inks sold in the United States are contaminated with bacteria, posing significant health risks. Their evidence, published on Tuesday in the journal Applied and Environmental […]