The HBCU in LA Internship Program is designed specifically for diverse student leaders at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The program provides these students with the unique opportunity to gain access to internships essential for launching and advancing their careers in industries where they have been underrepresented. This initiative […]
Lifestyles
New housing portal
Florida A&M University housing applications for the 2023-2024 academic school year have opened for all returning students. As a returning student, these applications are nothing new. Or is it? As students recently found out, a new housing portal system has been implemented. The housing portal has some new and updated […]
Alas, Groundhog Day does not bring good news
May the cold continue to get even colder. This morning thousands gathered in Punxsutawney, Pa., to see if Phil the groundhog would spot his shadow — or not. For the past century, history and tradition tell us that if the groundhog spots his shadow on Feb. 2, the winter will […]
Eggs for breakfast?
Eggs are delicious and protein-packed, making them a powerhouse for jump-starting your morning. This breakfast staple is nutritious enough to maintain body fuel throughout the day. Eggs are incredibly versatile, whether boiled, scrambled, or sunny-side-up, and the health benefits give the incentive to eat them more often. They contain heart-healthy […]
El Patron bounces back
You can expect good drinks, tasty food and amazing bonding times in Tallahassee’s Mexican restaurant, El Patron. But it was not always like that. Many complaints came from customers — along with an inspection by the Department of Health — which led to the restaurant’s closing on Aug. 1, 2022. […]
Do college students know about affordable STD testing?
For many college students, conversations about sexual health and getting tested can be taboo or uncomfortable to share in an open space. As of January 24, Tallahassee is ranked as one of the top five cities in Florida with the highest STD rates. According to ESPN, there are 1,257 HIV […]
It’s now Set (every other) Friday
Ta’Alyiah Harris, a health science major at Florida A&M University, has been attending Set Friday since her first year on “the hill.” As she makes her way to the vendors, she takes in the booming speaker playing the latest music, the multitude of students gathering around to watch the fraternities […]
What’s a vegan Rattler to do?
Kieth Weir, who is in his fourth year as a political science major at Florida A&M University, converted to a vegan lifestyle during his time on “the hill.” “I truly appreciate being taken vegan. I got started on it around three years ago and haven’t stopped since,” he said. “I […]
Local content creators learn to balance work, school
Even in a world full of fleeting TikTok trends and Twitter trolls, social media has become an essential part of everyday life. It is used for entertainment, education and brand-building in the professional world. Social media has become so popular that 54% of Gen-Zers, according to a Morning Consult study, […]
Riley museum a valuable local resource
The John G. Riley Center and Museum includes a visitors’ center where you can learn about the Atlantic slave trade and African artifacts. Next to the center is John G. Riley’s original house. It includes the original living room, an animatron of Riley and artifacts of what might have been […]