FAMU offers free assistance to Rattlers in the areas of math, science, writing, psychology, music theory and accounting. There are currently four learning centers: science, math, writing resource, and Gaither study center. Learning centers offer assistance for students who are deficient or who want to improve their skills across their […]
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Girls 2 Divas host casting call
If you know a girl looking for a chance to practice self-expression and showcase their talent, there’s an opportunity approaching. The mentorship Program Girls 2 D.I.V.A.S (G2D), founded by Florida A&M University alumna, Janay White, is offering girls in Tallahassee the chance to express themselves with the “D.I.V.A.S Musical Production”. […]
Rattlers make an appearance at the grand opening of Tyler Perry studios
Rattlers along with the surrounding community know the Saturday of homecoming week brings in large crowds with the parade and well anticipated Homecoming Game. Though, this particular Saturday a few highly distinguished Rattlers missed the winning game to witness history. On October 5th actor, playwright, filmmaker, and comedian, Tyler Perry, […]
New day party brewing steps from FAMU
A new event, After Set Friday Happy Hour, has been on fire not far from FAMU’s campus. After Set Friday, GVO has become the place to be. No Crowd Control and No Leisure Marketing are the promotion groups that put this event together. This day party is 18 or older […]
Alumna to host second clothing drive on campus
FAMU alumna Iyana Williams is strking again. Williams will be hosting her second clothing drive for FAMU students and the community later this month. Her first clothing drive took place in spring, and she plans to have many more in the future. “I’m trying to have one each semester to […]
FSU alumna works red carpet at 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards
Rosalynn Glover is a 26-year-old Florida State University alumna. While she spends most of her days in board meetings, pitching marketing ideas for small firms, this past weekend she ditched the office suit and let her hair down at the 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta. While growing up […]
African art takes center stage in gallery
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University’s visual arts program, Fine Arts Collection, unveiled its second art exhibition of the semester, “Perceptions: Encounters with African Art.” The exhibition examines some of the ways Western cultures have and continue to interpret African art and culture in a variety of ways as an example […]
King of Orange and Green redefines what it means to reign
Living up to peers’ expectations may be more complicated than it may seem for current King of Orange and Green Sidney Fleeks. “Same titles, similar crowns, but different reigns,” Fleeks said. The 2019-2020 King of Orange and Green is serving up school spirit but in a new and fun fashion. […]
Luxe Event hosts brunch for FAMU alumni
DJs, chefs and caterers with Luxe Event came together Sunday morning to orchestrate “The Wind Down” brunch to pamper fellow Rattler alumni after a long weekend of repping their favorite HBCU. Coordinator and co-owner of Luxe Event, Tangy Williams, assembled the upscale brunch for those who wanted to unwind and […]
Financial literacy is critical. Bank on it
Financial literacy is a part of our everyday lives. Whether we spend too much or too little, the knowledge behind it and learning how to manage our spending habits is what will keep us well above water. According to Seth Clark, vice president and senior portfolio manager at Capital City […]