As college students, we have a lot on our plate. School, work, campus organizations, social life, exercise and the list goes on. Our schedules can be overwhelming and become tough to manage. The key to success is the right balance between all of these things. The most important thing is […]
Lifestyles
Working from home is like living at work
Wake up, sit at desk, work, bed and sleep. Repeat. This is the daily routine for many hard-working citizens who began working from home 12 months ago when the coronavirus pandemic moved into the United States. The term “remote” would usually be inferred when mentioning vacations, but now the word’s […]
Local non-profit tackles autism
A Tallahassee mother, Betty Proctor, has started MPAC, a non-profit designed to help her daughter and others who are on the autism spectrum. MPAC is an acronym for Motivating People through Arts & Crafts. Proctor wants to inspire people to be creative and explore their obsessions and interests. Her hope […]
Every day is Mardi Gras at Coosh’s
If you want to get your hands on some extraordinary New Orleans Cajun-styled cuisine, paired with a family friendly atmosphere, you may find yourself at Coosh’s Bayou Rouge. Bridging the gap between authentic south Louisianan food and Tallahassee, Coosh’s 20th Annual Crawfish Bawl Celebration took place on Saturday at their […]
Mason shoots, and she scores
From videography to photography, Jasmine Mason is making her mark in Tallahassee. Mason, who owns ItsMasonPhotography, balances being a third-year health leisure and fitness major at Florida A&M University and running the business she started in September 2019. “I started out doing photography just for a hobby to keep busy […]
This Rattler found her passion outside the classroom
Former Florida A&M student Tatiana Morman decided to pause her journey in school to pursue her passion for art. In the process, she created a business that brings meaning to her life. Morman, a native of Miami, continues to live in Tallahassee where she is building her career and business. […]
Elijah Rutland basks in national spotlight
The NBA dedicated its All-Star weekend to elevating HBCUs, and Florida A&M was one of many schools featured during last weekend’s festivities in Atlanta. And one FAMU student stood out in particular. Elijah Rutland, a senior graphic design major, was featured as an artist during the NBA All-Star HBCU Student […]
Event aims to rid Black men of stereotypes
Women’s History Month is a celebratory time for women to embrace and for others to highlight their accomplishments and contributions in history. Within the HBCU community, diversity and inclusion are the main goals for Florida A&M University. FAMU Advance has spearheaded a week of virtual events that discuss the importance […]
The purpose of Women’s History Month
While this month is commonly known for the color green, leprechauns and four leaf clovers, many women recognize March as a month-long reflection of history. Every day, women of color, religion and ethnic groups are continually breaking barriers and making history. Women have played a massive role in advancing America’s […]
Will men ever learn how to handle rejection?
When men are rejected by women, do they associate rejection with their masculinity? Yes, rejection sucks whether you’re the one shutting someone else down, or the person who’s being shut down. However, we all can agree that there is a right and wrong way to react when someone tells you […]