Wednesday, July 9, 2025
While the vast majority of the American public believe the words “Mardi Gras” are synonymous with “wildest party of the year,” that unfortunately is not the case. Contrary to popular belief, Mardi Gras did not begin in New Orleans, and its origins trace back to medieval Europe, passing through Rome […]
Florida A&M University’s peer mentors hosted a heated discussion regarding double-standards and issues such as the meaning of relationships in college. The event, called “Girl Code vs. Guy Code,” took place Wednesday at Perry-Paige Auditorium. From stating what love means to self-worth and what body counts mean, each student expressed […]
Spring break, the week long retreat most students look forward to after those stressful college midterms is almost here. Some students like to go home or somewhere close in order to save money. However, it seems as though college students are now looking for a change of scenery with new […]
Florida A&M University’s student government association threw an event highlighting current and former rattler business endeavors. SGA Vice President Alexys Lynn put together the event. Lynn’s goals were to help these entrepreneurs grow their businesses and to encourage entrepreneurship. “I wanted to brand student ambassadors, students who have their own […]
Charles Gee never expected to be a victim of gun violence. Gee, an attorney who graduated from the FAMU College of Law, was an undergraduate at FAMU when he learned how guns can change a person’s life. “I didn’t really think that could be my reality,” Gee said. “I kinda […]
It’s only two months into the new decade and Tallahassee has already seen five shootings, one of which was fatal. As gun violence continues to become a growing concern, residents and officials alike are relying on each other for a solution. Last year, according to data collected by the Tallahassee […]
Tallahassee has seen a spike in violent crimes over the last three years. The violence is mostly committed by teens and young adults. With the help of different programs, the city is encouraging teens to turn away from violence and embrace other opportunities. In 2019, Leon County was ranked as […]
Bernard Thomas lll was introduced to guns as a young child and learned early on that they’re meant to protect people. But little did Thomas know that he was being raised in an uneasy, gun concentrated environment. “It don’t matter where you live, if somebody wants to shoot — they’re […]
Javier Reboyras is working up a storm. Reboyras, a third-year architecture major at Florida A&M, is a student by day and an entrepreneur between classes and at night. He created his apparel brand, Fiasco, not only to make a name for himself, but also to let others know that nothing […]
On Feb. 28, The Plant on Gaines St. was home to a celebration, as students from throughout the community came in droves to support “Presence,” a photography exhibition presented by Miles Feacher, Ashley Mar and L’Jai Brown, which served to highlight the beauty and cultural importance of black women. The […]