Author: Marie Rattigan | Staff Reporter

Sports

Rattlers volleyball team secures win over Bulldogs

Senior Volleyball player Valentina Carrasco prepares her serve.  Photo By: FAMU Athletics The Florida A&M Lady Rattlers volleyball team effortlessly snagged the win Monday with a 3-0 (25-13, 25-9, 25-19) victory over the South Carolina State Bulldogs. This marks the fourth win of the season for the team and the Lady Rattlers […]

News

Tallahassee may adjust nightlife hours

Bullwinkle's is a popular bar on the West Tennessee Street strip. Photo by tallahassee.com Since 2016, Tallahassee city commissions have been looking to adjust the mandatory closing times for bars. The proposed ordinance seeks to adjust the operating hours of bars and nightclubs. As it stands now, establishments are mandated to […]

Sports

Sports column: Black athletes defy stereotypes

Lebron James' instagram post stating," I am more than an athlete." Photo credit: Lebron James After an emotional loss for Serena Williams during the U.S. Open final, a cartoon spread over social media that portrayed her as a masculine, monstrous character with oversized features. The disgusting image resembles images from […]

Opinions

A local, safe haven for pregnant women

Pregnancy center for women and families on Gadsden street.  Photo submitted by Christina Compere When you find out that you are pregnant, the first few things that come to mind are the options. It’s not just about the pro-life and pro-choice options for your future, but the options available to […]

Lifestyles

FAMU Homecoming Gospel Concert brings the praise

The Walls Group Photo submitted by Ciara Mims The Al Lawson Center was filled with praise, laughter and tears on Oct. 7 as students, alumni and local congregations gathered for Florida A&M University’s Annual Homecoming Gospel Concert. The show was hosted by Jacquell “The Apostle” Lawson, who is the host […]