Author: Kiana Simmons | Staff writer

Lifestyles

Does social media lead to isolation?

In the age of social media, college students are constantly navigating campus life all while staying connected with fellow students. Instagram, X, and TikTok are all great ways to connect with others. These virtual realms of likes, comments, and follows seem to make the world go round, but what happens […]

Sports

Men edge Jackson State, 88-86

The Florida A&M men’s basketball team pulls off a close win against conference rival Jackson State at the Al Lawson Center. The Tigers were led by senior guard Chase Adams, who had 35 points. This effort wasn’t enough to beat the Rattlers, as senior Keith Lamar had a season-high of […]

Sports

Alcorn State snaps men’s winning streak

The Florida A&M Rattlers faced off against the Alcorn State Braves, hoping to continue their win streak at the Al-Lawson Center. The Rattlers are coming off an 81-70 win against Mississippi Valley State, leading to their first conference win.  The Rattlers started the matchup behind, going down seven points with […]

News

Macy’s closing Tallahassee store

Macy’s, one of the anchor stores in the Governor’s Square Mall for more than two decades, has announced that it is closing the store as part of a nationwide reconfiguration. In a statement to the Tallahassee Democrat, the retailer said it had alerted customers in October regarding its plans to […]

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More FAMU students turn to transient courses

In the ever-changing realm of higher education, an increasing number of students are turning to transient courses to navigate the challenges of limited course availability at FAMU.  Gabriella Ekechi and Ryanne Hill shared their first-hand experiences with transient courses, which are courses taken online at another public institution in Florida […]

Sports

Women’s basketball scores back-to-back wins

Coming into this game vs Alcorn State, the Lady Rattlers were two and five in the last five games, seeking to extend their win streak after defeating the Lady Delta Devils.  The Lady Rattlers were able to extend their win streak, winning 60-56.  Head coach Bridgette Gordon expressed her excitement […]

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Carolina Challenge next for track team

The indoor back-to-back track events continue as the Florida A&M track and field program will head to Columbia, South Carolina, to participate in the Carolina Challenge. The Challenge is a two-day event on Friday and Saturday (Jan. 19 – 20), which starts at 10 a.m. on Friday.  The Carolina Challenge […]