Tallahassee, Florida’s capital city, is home to a vibrant and diverse art scene, and at the heart of this creative hub lies the Railroad Square Art District. Railroad Square is best known for the exciting and popular First Friday festivals, which occur on the first Friday of every month. The […]
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CeDAR helps students who need help
As exam week rapidly approaches at Florida A&M University, many students are facing feelings of anxiousness, worry and even fear. With the anxiety over exams comes other struggles to juggle. For students battling different diseases, illnesses and ailments, exams bring on extra stress. The Center for Disability Access and Resources, […]
President’s toy drive still accepting donations
Brightening the holiday season for children in the Big Bend area, the Florida A&M President’s Holiday Toy Drive is in full swing. A time to laugh and spread the joy of the holiday season, this annual event is one of the heights of the fall semester. Faculty, administrators, staff, students, […]
Elementary school student behavior issues escalating
With the next generation coming up and beginning their early years of education, there has been some speculation and concern about their behavior in the classroom. In a recent article written by Arianna Prothero for EdWeek.org, student behavior problems have continued to rise over the past three to four years, […]
Downpour doesn’t deter FAMU students
‘Dark clouds have gathered” was the message displayed on Saturday on Florida A&M University’s social media page. A historic call to action for all Rattlers had overshadowed Tallahassee, as the 2023 SWAC Championship game brought hours of heavy rain to Bragg Stadium. Cloaked in bright ponchos and logo hats, the […]
A weekend smorgasbord: Football, films and wicked rain
As the weekend approaches, a promising jam-packed schedule of events awaits that caters to every taste. The trifecta of on-campus documentary screenings and a football conference championship will create a unique blend of excitement for art lovers and sport fanatics. The day kicks off with the highly anticipated film screening […]
Many already have plans for Celebration Bowl
With the Southwestern Athletic Conference Championship game approaching Saturday, spirits on Florida A&M University’s campus are at an all-time high. The winner of Saturday’s game will face Howard University, the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference champion, in Atlanta for the Celebration Bowl. FAMU’s community stands united in the belief that their team […]
Pep rally sets stage for SWAC title game
Florida A&M University’s Campus Activities Board held a pep rally Thursday in the Al Lawson Center to build school spirit for Saturday’s SWAC Football Championship game. This was the first pep rally of the school year as FAMU did not have the usual beginning of the season pep rally. Sophomore […]
Dr. Who?
For many of us, reading was our first love and the tangible item we encountered that allowed us to escape reality. We’d travel to different worlds and across timelines, and have historical figures in history all in the palm of our hands. Reading used to be something many looked forward […]
This student doubles as a personal trainer
Giovanni Augustin’s sports-filled upbringing paved the way for his entry into organized team sports during high school. However, his junior year took an unexpected turn when he suffered a sprained ankle during a football practice. Recovering from the injury became even more challenging due to the limited availability of necessary […]