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Stepping out of College Town and exploring Tallahassee

Tallahassee, most known as a college town home to over 70,000 students, has even more to offer in its rural areas.  Communities such as Bradfordville, Centerville and Miccosukee maintain a country feel despite the urban development work happening throughout Tallahassee. The local landscape features rolling hills, canopy roads and farmlands.  […]

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Saving public media for future generations

Rattlers, let’s take a quick trip down memory lane. Remember those PBS shows we all grew up watching— “Arthur,” “Clifford the Big Red Dog” and “Reading Rainbow?” Without figures like Mr. Rogers, the soft-spoken man in the iconic cardigan, many of those beloved PBS shows might never have existed. […]

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Rattlers respond to possible education funding cuts

Uncertainty hangs over Florida A&M University as students, once focused on midterms and spring break, are now grappling with the potential collapse of their educational lifeline. The threat of losing federal funding isn’t just a political debate; it’s a gut-wrenching fear that’s rippling through campus, leaving Rattlers anxious about their […]

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Be Out Day a success

FAMU Be Out Day 2025 was one for the ages. R&B singer Jacquees pulled up to the Will Packer Amphitheater and Rattlers from all over came to see him. The energy in the crowd was electric as students, alumni, and Tallahassee locals gathered to celebrate one of Florida A&M University’s […]

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CRA rejects Railroad Square purchase proposal

Tallahassee’s beloved Railroad Square Art District may be on the brink of major changes. With the Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) rejecting a proposal to purchase the property many are wondering–what’s next? An intense CRA meeting last month which featured city commissioners, Railroad Square business owners, and community members, ended […]

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Students struggle to acquire summer internships

With the summer 2025 internship season approaching, students are racing against time to secure jobs, facing mounting pressure and frustration.  The U.S. job market is currently relatively stable, with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, hiring rates are still down […]

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FAMU celebrates Women’s History Month

In honor of Women’s History Month, Florida A&M University and organizations are celebrating women through on-campus events and social media challenges.  March 8 marked International Women’s Day, a global celebration recognizing women’s social, economic, cultural and political achievements. According to the National Women’s History Alliance, this day expanded into […]

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Generational wealth within the Gen Z community

Generation Z, the cohort born roughly between 1997 and 2012, is rapidly shaping the world’s cultural, economic and technological landscape. Defined by their digital nativism and diverse perspectives, Gen Zers assert their influence across various domains, from consumer behavior to political activism. The topic of financial literacy and […]