Many students find graduation to be an exciting moment, especially graduating from a university. That feeling when one knows they have achieved their purpose and friends, family, and loved ones come together to share the joyous occasion. An HBCU degree has given many people a good perspective. After someone receives […]
Lifestyles
Are you prepared for tax season?
Do college students take tax season seriously? Studies show that in 2021, most young adults from ages 19 to 22 either failed to file their taxes, just simply didn’t know how to file their taxes, or did not know where to go to get them filed. As this year’s tax […]
For some, every day is Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a holiday designed to be filled with love and romance. Hearts are common symbols used to represent the holiday and students at Florida A&M are currently gearing up for the holiday. Briona Hopkins, a transfer student, described how she loves Valentine’s Day. She expects to eat some […]
Are singles feeling pressured to find a date before Valentine’s Day?
As February 14 steadily approaches right around the corner and increases of chatter from lovestruck couples about their romantic plans of candlelight dinners, strawberry covered chocolate and red colored roses. One might think this might evoke some feelings of loneliness amidst singles. Adding on needless pressure for them to go […]
This woman’s work
Who comes to mind when you think of unconditional love? For me, it’s my mom and grandma. Growing up with an absent father, my mother and grandmother worked twice as hard to make sure I never lacked or wanted for anything. These two women are some of the most selfless […]
No sex, just chocolates; celibacy in 2023
With Valentine’s Day approaching, sex becomes an even bigger topic of conversation and on the campus of Florida A&M University, hook-up culture is on the rise. The idea of being a virgin or actively practicing celibacy is often a short-lived topic. Many look to the upcoming holiday as a day […]
Those who could see United We Dance enjoyed it
Family and friends gathered in Florida A&M University’s Gaither Gym Saturday night to enjoy various dance organizations at United We Dance. UWD is an event where all dance organizations on FAMU’s campus, along with outside dance troupes at Florida State University, Bethune-Cookman University and other schools come to perform on […]
Local festival celebrates Black history
FAMU alumna and business owner Janelle Edwards began her business in 2006 after finding her passion. She has a mobile business called Crazyfunkystuff and sells a lot of her jewelry on Etsy. “I would tell anyone that it is all about perseverance and being able to step outside of your […]
It’s tough for a Rattler to find a good-paying job in Tallahassee
Living in a college town can have many perks like parties, clubs, and bars that tend to keep young adults busy. However, it can have its downsides too. The downside in a college town usually has to do with finding a job in the area. While in college, it can […]
S’mores and songs at Black History Month event
The February breeze on FAMU’s campus paired perfectly with s’mores on Thursday evening as the Efferson Student Union and Activities collaborated with the FAMU 2026 Campus Activities Board to organize “Karaoke ’n’ S’mores.” The event took place at in the Rattlers’ Den as part of the Black History […]