Florida A&M University Developmental Research School has crowned their king and queen on Sunday, Oct. 29 in Lee Hall with family, friends and classmates to witness, as the first event to kick off homecoming week. The ceremony began with the “Keeper of the Seal,” which is the official person to […]
Author: Blaire Bishop
FAMU has work to do
Wide receiver Ched Hunter on his way to the end-zone. Photo credit: Vaughn Wilson/ FAMU Athletics The Florida A&M Rattlers fell 31-27 on the road in a well fought battle against the Hampton pirates. This was another one of the Rattler’s close games that they fell short in, simply […]
Halloween Howl brings out witches, gouls and princesses
Halloween Howl at the Tallahassee Museum took place on Oct. 27-28. It was attended by families throughout Leon County | Photo by Brittany Jarret Only on a night like this it is easy to find all kinds of bats, villains, witches, super heroes, and princesses roaming the same […]
FAMU defeats Morgan State 34-31
Saturday at one p.m., the Rattlers definitely showed up to prove nonbelievers wrong with their win against Morgan State University, with a score of 34-31. The win against Morgan State could have been the spark the Rattlers needed to finish their season off strong. Quarterback Ryan Stanley was on a […]
Science takes Tallahassee
It was early morning Saturday, Oct. 28 when volunteers flocked to Kleman Plaza to set up for the Sixth Annual Tallahassee Science Festival. This science, technology, engineering and math — or STEM — festival was founded by Elaine and Bill Grace. “So much work went in to the festival and […]
Scratch House: Where all your dreams come true
A classic painting of the late Jimi Hendrix. Photo credit: Akilah Smith While everyone is putting on their scariest outfits, and walking door-to-door getting candy the JEM Hospitality management company is opening their new nightclub Scratch House on Tuesday, Oct. 31. The Scratch House building is surrounded with different […]
FAMU royalty honors the “Queen in You”
Serving the highest of seven hills through recruitment and leadership, Florida A&M University’s newly crowned Queen of Orange and Green JaKela London, exemplifies the role of a queen. London, a junior English student at FAMU has decided to charter the “Queen in You” organization for rattler women to be a […]
Vaccination hesitation: Why do blacks avoid shots?
Patient being vaccinated. Photo credit: ©UNICEF Ethiopia/2010/Gudejko Roughly between October and May, flu season is prominent in the United States – meaning vaccinations will be often talked about and encouraged. However, for African Americans, it can be an unsettling topic. African Americans often delay acceptance or refuse vaccine services […]
FAMU to face off against Morgan State
Rattlers salute after every game, even a loss. Photo credit: Adlernico Brioche The Florida A&M Rattlers and the Morgan State Bears will be looking for a small victory in what has been a largely disappointing season so far for both teams. As they take each other on Saturday and […]
Is head coach Alex Wood on the hot seat?
Coach Alex Wood talking to his players in a huddle during practice. Photo credit: FAMU Athletics After beginning the season 2-2 for the first time since he was hired as Florida A&M University’s head football coach in 2014, Alex Wood has seen his Rattlers struggle during their painful 4-game […]