The conversation on New School vs. Old School at FAMU is evolving among alumni, sparking reflections on the evolution of traditions on the renowned Tallahassee campus. Both current students and alums have voiced concerns about a cultural shift, with Justin Matthews, a December 2023 graduate, sharing his diminishing interest in […]
Author: Stephen Swan | Staff writer
FAMU bowling team in disarray
In a striking turn of events, FAMU star bowler Shamoria Johnson and her former teammates are hoping to attract public support to restore their scholarships after a semester of confronting their coach and what they describe as an unsupportive athletic department. On Nov. 29, Johnson, who has been dedicated to […]
Students flock to JCPenney Suit-Up
The semi-annual JCPenney Suit-Up event for Florida A&M students took place from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening inside JCPenney at Governor’s Square Mall. HireARattler within FAMU’s Career & Professional Development Center partnered with JCPenney to give students an opportunity to purchase discounted professional attire. The center’s goal is to […]
Did Saturday’s rally mark a turning point at FAMU?
In a cutting-edge initiative, the FAMU chapter of the NAACP took the lead in organizing Saturday’s first-ever rally at Florida A&M University to raise awareness and protest genocide in Gaza, Sudan and the Congo. The event saw passionate FAMU students alongside supportive community members, marching from Adams Street toward South […]
Career Expo is back with more opportunities for students
Florida A&M University’s Career and Professional Development Center is gearing up to host their biannual Career and Internship Expo on Wednesday, Jan. 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. FAMU’S CPDC is back with more opportunities for students, ranging from government to education, business and technology. CPDC says […]
Florida Senate considers kratom reform
In a move to regulate the sale and consumption of kratom products in Florida, state Senator Keith Perry, a Republican from Ocala, has introduced Senate Bill 842, also known as the Florida Kratom Consumer Protection Act. The bill aims to establish guidelines for processors and enhance consumer protection in the […]
Are students following the Gypsy Rose Blanchard story?
The Internet is currently buzzing about the recent prison release of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, a Missouri woman who pleaded guilty for the second-degree murder of her mother Clauddine “Dee Dee” Blanchard alongside her online boyfriend back in 2015. The terminally ill girl the world had grown to love was a […]
Empowering excellence: The story of Dear Rattler
When it comes to sprinting to excellence, Florida A&M University student-athlete, Tyler Symone-Brown, emerges as a remarkable force of inspiration. Hailing from Dallas, Texas, Tyler is not only a dedicated business administration student and track and field star – but also an ambitious entrepreneur and owner of Dear Rattler, an […]
Students’ take on election season
Though there will soon be much excitement on Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University’s (FAMU) campus as election season approaches, it is essential to acknowledge the silent majority; those students who decide not to run. FAMU Election season is a time for scholars campaigning to show what they can do for […]
Do younger students lack the motivation to get involved on campus?
Every year, Rattlers find their way to the highest of seven hills and arrive at the College of Love and Charity. There are over 300 registered student organizations at Florida A&M University and countless opportunities to be involved. However, in the past year, it seems that freshmen classes have been […]