It’s no surprise that many students stay in state for college due to the affordability of being able to claim in-state residency. In addition to the dramatic price difference and discounted tuition rate for residents, many resources come from staying close to home. One of the most popular resources in […]
Lifestyles
Whitfields know well ‘Marriage Takes Work’
When Danny and Rhoda Whitfield decided to send “nuggets” of spiritual suggestions to their married friends in celebration of their 32nd anniversary, they never imagined it would lead to an invitation to speak on a popular talk show years later. Together for 44 years, the Tallahassee couple has spread their […]
FAVES directs student volunteers at FAMU
Around 63 million Americans are active volunteers in their community, according to data from a non-profit clearinghouse, and students at Florida A&M University are no strangers to volunteering. FAMU boasts more than 300 registered student organizations and GroupMe chats dedicated to volunteer opportunities, and it is clear that FAMU students […]
SJGC students scramble to get required courses
As the spring 2023 semester began, students in Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication were having a hard time getting enrolled in required courses. Some were in a near-panic because without those required courses, they won’t be eligible to apply for graduation this semester. Beyla Walker, a […]
Local Alzheimer’s Project strives to help heal
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. It’s a degenerative condition that often begins with little memory loss but may eventually lead to a complete loss of language and social skills. Alzheimer’s disease damages regions of the brain that […]
Rattlers respond with enthusiasm to VP Harris
Roughly seven months ago, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, putting American women’s reproductive rights in the hands of individual state governments. In the midst of an ongoing battle for women’s reproductive rights, Vice President Kamala Harris co-hosted a pro-choice event at The Moon in Tallahassee Sunday with […]
African themes emerge in local artist’s work
It started when Christopher Barnhart went to the art store and bought utensils with a scratch board. Within two weeks, he had sold two of his pieces. Barnhart takes razor blade art to another level with his business razor artwork. “I made a promise that if God continues to bless […]
Balenciaga brand takes a hit over pedophilia campaign
The popular fashion brand Balenciaga has been in hot water over their shocking new campaigns. The controversy began when Balenciaga published a campaign that was named “Balenciaga Gift Shop.” It included six children that were clutching destroyed teddy bear bags which had bondage outfits, fishnets and harnesses. The pictures also […]
Different ways a college student can give back this holiday season
As we approach the end of the fall semester, the holidays are slowly creeping around the corner. Many people are able to go home and have some intimate time with family as we celebrate arguably one of the most festive holidays of the year. Unfortunately, some students do not have […]
Some students yearn for more food options on campus
Wingstop here, Tropical Smoothie there, Chick-Fil-A everywhere. Does this sound familiar? If so, you may say this sounds like the campus eateries at Florida A&M University. Many students have complained about the lack of diverse foods around campus and in areas occupied by college students. Granted, you can always drive […]