Kenya Williams has known since she was a little girl that she was destined to perform and entertain. “When I was a young girl I used to tell my family, I didn’t need to go to school anymore because I was going to be on TV,” Williams said. “I would […]

Dreanna Neal, a junior business administration student at Florida A&M University, has always been a Rattler. “I was born in Tallahassee and even went to New Beginnings, the FAMU preschool,” Neal said. “I’ve had a FAMU license plate since high school. Like, it was obvious where I was gonna go […]

They turned their passion into purpose. Jamal and Jamari Sharp, 22-year-old twins from Pensacola, have created a booming photography and videography business with clientele on three continents — Europe, Asia and North America. By All Means Creations was started by Jamal, a senior public relations student at Florida A&M University, […]

Pageantry and royal courts are a part of FAMU’s rich and special culture. Almost every organization on campus has its own form of a royal court. These royal courts usually have a Mister or Miss for the top title, then lesser reigning kings and queens. The goal is to have […]

“I am not my hair, I am not this skin, I am not your expectations.” India Arie’s lyrics describe how some Black people may feel in their work environment. The battle of Black natural hairstyles versus corporate America has been an ongoing topic. Black men and women continue to be […]

Food Truck Thursday is one of Tallahassee’s top events. Every week an assortment of food trucks assemble, each with different fare. Whether you like Korean, Mexican or Puerto Rican food, this event is perfect for tasting different cuisines from around the world. The event is held at Lake Ella every […]

Sage or Cypress?  Roboto or Sakura? Decent Pizza or Mom’s? With so many food choices in Tallahassee, it makes you wonder what’s the best place to go. Thanks to the Tallahassee Foodies Facebook group, the problem is considerably less overwhelming. Tallahassee Foodies, created in 2018, was made to provide food […]

Some students have a difficult time adjusting to life at FAMU. For 18 years of their life, they lived at home and were dependent on their parents. To go from having that consistent support system to being away from their family can sometimes be a struggle. Being able to go […]

Everyone knows that FAMU students are self-starters, but this Rattler takes the cake. Danielle Orange is a third-year health science student with two thriving businesses, and a part-time job as a unit secretary for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Orange’s first business is called daniyoootheconchplug. Her mission for her business […]