FAMU alumnus Terry K. Hunter provided arts books to event attendees at "Artalks" in the Foster-Tanner Arts Gallery. Photo submitted by Precious Tankard. Florida A&M University alumnus and artist-educator Terry K. Hunter hosted ‘The Grid Comes Full Circle’ in the Foster-Tanner Fine Arts Gallery on Monday, Oct. 22nd. The […]
Lifestyles
Public health major finds success in cooking
quot;Lovett's Kitchen" is known for the eight homemade sauces that customers can choose from. Photo submitted by Gabe Lovett. Florida A&M University public health major Gabe Lovett turned his passion into a side hustle. That side hustle is “Lovett Kitchen”, which specializes in fresh ingredients and great customer service. “Lovett’s Kitchen” […]
New Mount Zion and Kaylin’s Kids collect items for hurricane victims
New Mount Zion pastor Pastor Anton G. Elwood and his daughter Kaylin. Photo by Jasmina Lahens. Most Floridians are accustomed to hurricanes making landfall in their state. From hurricanes like Matthew, Charley, and Andrew, wicked storms are just apart of the Florida culture. However, not so much for those who […]
A-Town Wings comes to Tallahassee
A-Town Wings restaurant located at 360 W Tharpe St. Tallahassee, Fl. Photo submitted by Alyssa King. A-Town Wings has made its way to West Tharpe Street in Tallahassee – and to the state of Florida. A-Town Wings was founded in Atlanta in 2008 and has been expanding its restaurants in […]
Hurricane Michael brings change to the semester
The second floor of Coleman Library. Photo submitted by Jair Wright. School has been back in session for more than a week and some students still have not adjusted to the changes implemented by Hurricane Michael. Two weeks ago, Tallahassee was rocked by the arrival of the hurricane, which made landfall […]
Black Women in Medicine now active at FAMU
Maia Hardy, President, 1st-year doctor of pharmacy candidate (left) Chloe Henderson, Fundraising chair, 1st-year doctor of pharmacy candidate (right) pictured at the Ribbons for Healing station in Coleman library Photo submitted by De'Bria Payne. Black Women in Medicine is an organization for black women in the healthcare field to connect […]
‘Consent is Sexy’ event draws a crowd
Students gathered in the Villages to learn about sexual consent. Photo submitted by Kiana Bryant. A group of Florida A&M students hosted an event Monday night in the FAMU Village Game Day room to prevent sexual assault. The Beta Alpha chapter of Delta Sigma Theta sorority, Big Brother Little Brother […]
Hotel prices sky rise for FAMU homecoming weekend
Hampton Inn & Suites located on Railroad Avenue Photo submitted by Kayla Carter Florida A&M University’s Homecoming weekend has come and gone. Besides the activities and events that took place on campus, the talk around town about the dramatic increase in hotel prices for a weekend stay. Travelers tend to […]
SJGC grad finds niche at Cartoon Network
Melanie Mitchell, Monique Mitchell and Melissa Mitchell Photo submitted by Monique Mitchell Monique Mitchell is proof that hard work pays off. Mitchell, a publicist at the Cartoon Network, got her start at Florida A&M. As a third-generation Rattler, Mitchell always knew that FAMU would be her home. The Rattler spirit […]
FAMU grad, 22, president of local real-estate business
Heussner Homes logo Photo courtesy of Heussner Homes FSU student Garret Heussner and FAMU grad Kerry Hartley have joined forces to create a real-estate company. Heussner, 19, is a studying clinical professions and serves as the CEO of Heussner Homes. Hartley, 22, who majored in environmental studies at FAMU, serves […]