Caption: Healthy Relationships with Mother in youth could bring a stable future. Photo Courtesy of Good Therapy. There’s no secret parents have unique bonds with their children — but there’s always been something special about a mother’s touch. A study in the Journal of Youth and Adolescence published in January […]
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New adventure park opens in Tallahassee
A line of customers waited outside anxiously to check out the new adventure park in town at the public grand opening of Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park on Saturday, Feb. 23 at 1644 Governor’s Square Boulevard. Photo Submitted by Jennifer Osias. A line of customers waited outside anxiously […]
Voices presents a night of sizzling poems, performances
Voices Poetry Group members gather following Tuesday night's performance. Photo Courtesy of Bleu Bell. Steaming hot was not hot enough to capture the intensity of this highly anticipated event. The Florida A&M University Voices Poetry Group packed out the Grand Ballroom with about 300 students Tuesday at its annual Stroke […]
Annual Riley House gala set for Thursday
The book that will be premiered at the 15th annual Applause for the Pioneers: Cuff Links and Pearls Gala. Photo Submitted by Maya DuBois. The John G. Riley Center/Museum will host the 15th Annual Applause for the Pioneers: Cufflinks and Pearls Gala from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday. The museum, named […]
Rattlers react to offensive promotions by top fashion brands
Gucci "blackkface sweater" (Left) and Burberry "Noose hoodie" (Right) that's caused controversy. Photo Courtesy of Google Images. Fashion has begun to find itself in a negative spotlight as global high-end fashion brands have changed the game with their latest disregard for sensitivity. Brands such as Gucci and Burberry have been […]
The Caribbean Student Association and Unidos talk about Afro-Latinos for Black History Month
President of Unidos John Horton begins presentation to discuss the history and origins Afro-Latinos Friday Feb. 22 in B. L. Perry. Photo Courtesy of Anire Glenn. The Florida A&M University Caribbean Student Association and Unidos came together to celebrate Black History Month, Friday Feb. 23 in B. L. Perry. The purpose of […]
FAMU-FSU COE receives $1.5 million grant from USDOE
Florida A&M University alumnus and professor of civil and environmental engineering, Clayton Clark recently received $1.5 Million Grant from United States Department of Education to provide financial assistance for minority students. The students listed from left to right are: Jalaycia Hughes, Siera Sylvester, David Perez, Nemmi Cole, Niya King, and Comfort Adedeji. […]
LGBTQ+ students embrace love on campus
Nyah Williams (L) and Destiny King (R) embrace love and each other as a same-sex couple on FAMU's campus. Photo Submitted by Destiny King. As the excitement surrounding Valentine’s day begins to simmer down among the students of Florida A&M University, the atmosphere that surrounds the season of love still lingers […]
Muslim Student Association and Office of Student Activities now offering Jummah services
The FAMU Muslim Student Association in collaboration The Office of Student Activities and Efferson Student Union is now offering Islamic Prayer Service on campus for the Spring 2019 semester. Photo Courtesy of the FAMU Muslim Student Association. As voices rang through the air in the Efferson Student Union Multipurpose Room, “Allahu […]
Rattlers strike the vote for spring elections
Agribusiness major Crenel “CJ” Francis campaigns on the quad during the 2019 election. Photo Submitted by Roderick Wilkins. These past few days have been very exciting for Florida A&M University’s campus and student body. Spring 2019 election week has kicked off and students have begun to campaign to their peers and faculty […]