As the spring 2023 semester comes to a close, students and housing staff at Florida A&M University are preparing for move-out. According to the university’s residence hall closing letter, all dorms will close at midnight on Sunday, May 7. However, students registered for summer A or C will be allowed […]

Saidon Richardson started producing beats at the age of 12, becoming enamored with the creation and building of sounds. In 2018, he studied music industry as his major at FAMU. During his sophomore year of college, he got a producing placement on rapper YNW Melly’s RIAA-certified gold album “We All […]

RapCaviar, a rap-dedicated Spotify playlist and podcast, recently partnered with Hulu to create a documentary series called “RapCaviar Presents.” The six-part docuseries targets issues that society faces, with each episode focusing on a specific rapper and topic. It explores mental health, women’s expression of their sexuality, criticism on social media, […]

Florida A&M University has impacted many local high school graduates. After all, FAMU is the No. 1-ranked public HBCU in the nation and has award-winning schools and colleges on its campus. Most would think that Tallahassee graduates would effortlessly choose FAMU to for their higher education. In this case students […]

Grad season is a time of celebration, achievement and reflection. As FAMU graduates prepare to take their next steps in life, capturing these special moments with stunning graduation photos is vital. This spring, we’re seeing a rise in trends that emphasize natural lighting, vibrant colors and unique backdrops for studio […]

A four-time Florida A&M graduate, Tiffany Wilson-Ardley has far and away surpassed what it means to be a hard-working Rattler. Ardley’s father, Roosevelt Wilson, was hired in the 1970s to be a member in Florida A&M University’s athletic program, and her family moved to Tallahassee. It has been her home […]

New music always seems to fill the streets of Tallahassee. Recently, the capital city has been the spot for up and coming musicians like Tj Banks777. Born Terrell Jones, Tj has lived in Tallahassee for four years and graduated last spring from Tallahassee Community College. Prior to this, he grew […]

Some of the most prominent qualities of a Rattler are represented in how they express themselves. Making your voice heard and sharing your political values is a big part of that expression. With Florida A&M University being located in the state’s capital, students are provided with an experience that few […]

For many people, going to the dentist is a chore. The cleanings, cavities and everything in between leave many with mixed emotions. Essence Williams, a second-year pre-dentistry major at Florida A&M University, understands this pressure and is determined to one day use her skill-set to allow people to look and […]

When DJ Dap was awarded the Bob Johnson Trailblazer Award at this year’s third annual African-Americans in Media (AAIM) Awards show, many attendees felt acknowledgment for his work was long overdue. Beginning in his hometown of Panama City, DJ Dap gained his first experience in radio at age 17, hosting […]