Did you know there is a housing community for second-year and transfer students on Florida A&M’s campus? Rattlers RISE targets a select group of students in hopes of increased retention of transfer students and those returning for their third year. Rattlers RISE is a Residential Development Community initiated by the […]

Suicide is America’s 10th leading cause of death and the third-leading cause for ages 15-24. Declaring September “Suicide Prevention Month” brings awareness on how to lower the country’s rising suicide rates. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide rates rose 30% from 2000 to 2020, and ages […]

Set Friday has always been a tradition at Florida A&M University, including vendors, music, school spirit and a variety of fashion statements. Themes are given for each Set Friday to be interpreted by each student’s wardrobe. Students’ clothing choices reflect their moods, hairstyles and influences. From “outfit of the day” […]

Since returning to campus for the new academic year, students have seen a lot of changes on campus. One change that appears to have caught upperclassmen by surprise is that Poblano’s, a Latin inspired restaurant, is back on campus after its sudden removal during summer 2022. Poblano’s is also a […]

When FAMU senior business major Brooke Whitted first got accepted into college, she looked far and wide for university apparel that fit her sense of style and school spirit. After not finding the perfect garment, she decided to start a clothing line of her own. Founded in 2021, Cotton Creations […]

Florida A&M University students returned to campus for the first full week of classes after Hurricane Idalia swept across Florida, causing several delays. But what better way is there to kick off that true first weekend other than attending the very first Set Friday of the school year? Imagine this: […]

Since the unveiling on April 26, Rattler Pointe has become a highly anticipated housing facility for Florida A&M University students. The student housing is the named space of the 118-unit Lighthouse and the 116-united Citivue. The two properties offer beds, storage, washing machines, and living room spaces. The students living […]

When it comes to making a change, sometimes it is hard to know exactly where to start. For two ambitious Rattlers, this was not a struggle. Sydney Bellamy and Aniyah Sparks are determined to make the class of 2025’s remaining years on the hill, a fun-filled one. In the spring […]

On the campus of Florida A&M University, organizations rolling out newly inducted members ended the spring semester with a bang. According to famu.edu, there are over 300 registered organizations on campus. It is possible for Rattlers to get involved in a variety of ways. The student body currently holds about […]

Since 1983, the Big Bend Regional Small Business Week has served to elevate and celebrate small businesses. This year, amidst National Small Business Week, the Florida Small Business Development Center (FSBDC) at FAMU will host a three-day event to honor the businesses that serve as the backbone to Tallahassee’s local […]