Saturday, June 28, 2025
Florida A&M University successfully hosted its annual Harambee Festival at Cascades Park on Saturday, drawing crowds from across Tallahassee. This event is a cornerstone of the city’s Black History Month celebrations, featuring a diverse lineup of performers, including Darryl Tookes, a musician and professor at FAMU. Tookes, headlining the festival, […]
Planned Parenthood is one of the donors and supporters of Amendment 4, which the Florida Supreme Court is expected to rule on its status before April 1. Amendment 4, known colloquially as the Right to Reproductive Freedom Initiative, is candid and concise enough to appear on the election ballot this […]
Coming into this game, FAMU has a home record of 4-2, seeking to protect the snake pit, improve their home record over Alabama State, and sweep the Hornets in this season series! The first quarter was an aggressive and fast-paced game. Both teams defensively swarmed the ball and made shots […]
Saturday was an eventful day for Rattler Nation as there were events taking place all around the Tallahassee area. From the annual Harambee Festival put on by the university to the annual Black Business Expo put on by FAMU alumnus Vaughn Wilson and even the Black History Parade in neighboring […]
The local organization Partners in Progress and the Florida A&M University Chapter of the NAACP joined forces Saturday for a student leadership forum. The event was open to all college students in Leon County, and it was held in FAMU’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication lecture hall. There were […]
While participating in extracurricular sports, it is important to have staff members such as athletic trainers and directors nearby in case of a medical emergency. For example, if a student-athlete loses consciousness, immediate assistance is required. However, if the trained staff are not in close proximity and have to be […]
In response to growing concerns about school safety, Florida lawmakers have introduced House Bill 1473, also known as the School Safety Act. The bill, which aims to enhance security protocols in educational institutions, has garnered attention for its proposed provisions concerning after-school activities and childcare services. Among its key provisions […]
To combat human trafficking within the adult entertainment industry, the Florida Senate Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice is poised to deliberate on legislation this week. Sponsored by Jacksonville Republican Senator Clay Yarborough, Senate Bill 1690 seeks to implement measures to curb exploitation and abuse in this sector. The […]
AT least five members of FAMU’s 10-student Electoral Commission submitted their resignation letters Thursday night to Larry LaFrance, vice chair of the Student Government Association’s Judicial and Rules Committee, because of the ongoing controversy regarding the two Miss FAMU candidates who were removed from the ballot earlier this week. One […]