After last year’s unexpected separation between students, faculty and staff due to COVID-19, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University last week resumed in-person interaction. Christelle Haygood, Rodneisha Lewis and Joshana Bien-Aime are three seniors at FAMU who said campus life has changed since the pandemic. Haygood, the 115th Miss FAMU, […]
Lifestyles
FAMU gave Yirmyah the skills to shine
Sheniah Yirmyah tackled the challenges of life after college and secured her career post-graduation. Upon graduating from Florida A&M University earlier this year, Yirmyah accepted a position at Faro Technologies in the company’s internal auditing department. Concurrently, Yirmyah also returned to her hometown in Orlando to pursue her master’s degree […]
The music is Banks’ story
As the music industry evolves, the demand for new music and a new sound is at an all-time high. TJ Banks777 plans to supply the world with just that. “I know God gave me this talent for a reason, and I’m willing to share this gift for as long as […]
Student organizations carry on
Many students at Florida A&M did not understand the severity of the pandemic until they were told not to come back to school in April 2020. FAMU students who lived off campus were instructed to pack up and head home, while those in residence halls were instructed to practice social […]
Changes to dining on campus can be frustrating
With the start of the new school year, students have returned to campus with intrigued minds and bodies. What better way to fuel them then than with dining options on campus? However, the eateries on campus have shifted from traditional practices to updated ones due to last year’s outbreak of […]
Morrell living his dream
Everyone at some point in their life had dreams of what they wanted to be when they grew up. For a lot of people, those dreams end when the reality of the world sets in. However, 22-year-old FAMU student Cameron Morrell is dead set on turning his dreams into a […]
Pandemic doesn’t keep Rattlers from traveling
Florida A&M students are taking traveling into consideration more than ever despite the ongoing pandemic. It shifted from a short-term activity to a lifestyle during the past 18 months. Students made plans to leave longer and go farther this past summer. Having no break this past spring semester truly motivated […]
Is it possible student parking has gotten worse?
Student parking on FAMU’s campus has been a long-standing issue. Every school year students complain and hope for more parking to be made available to them. But since the pandemic, is it possible that parking is now a bigger challenge than before? Last week was the return of in-person classes. […]
Sugar Rush scoops up a following
A new dessert restaurant — Sugar Rush — has become the talk of the town. Sugar Rush likes to keep things chilled, colorful and fun. Its confections are unique in their design and taste. A thick, velvety serving of your favorite ice cream flavors, combined with a giant, edible and […]
Some students don’t feel safe amid COVID
Florida A&M University students returned to campus last Monday after a full year of distant learning. Last year, COVID-19 impacted thousands of universities worldwide, including FAMU. This created a major shift around the globe. The new “norm” for students was isolation from others, finding a new way to learn and […]