This student entrepreneur has taken perseverance to all new heights with his unique story. Jacob Pumphrey, a first-year business administration student, is both a cancer survivor and business owner whose experiences only pushed him to work harder. At age 14, Pumphrey was diagnosed with a germinoma brain tumor, which is […]

Located a half-mile south of Doak Campbell Stadium, on Lake Bradford Road, Terror of Tallahassee is back for the 2022 season, and you can expect it to knock your socks off. The highly anticipated haunted house makes an appearance every year with a new theme. This year’s theme is “the […]

College is an excellent time to launch a business. You already have a consumer base and a lot of support. When beginning a business, there will always be risks, but if you have a need for a product, information about your clients, and an understanding of demand, you will be […]

The Tallahassee Fire Department has started a program called the “Lunch Buddies,” which involves firefighters visiting Leon County schools to mentor students. This program was started by TFD Lt. Kirshner Saint-Charles. With a goal to make a positive impact on kids in the community, Saint-Charles proposed the program to Leon […]

Many students at Florida A&M University are unaware of some of the outstanding programs and resources on campus. TRIO is an umbrella organization that encompasses programs like Upward Bound Math and Science, Student Support Services program, Educational Opportunity Center and Educational Talent Search programs on FAMU’s campus. TRIO Upward Bound […]

A new organization has been officially introduced on Florida A&M’s campus and it’s targeting Black communicators who are interested in improving their skills professionally, building a stronger connection with other students and gaining a head start in their careers. Maurice Johnson, a former visiting professor at FAMU’s School of Journalism […]

Last week, Rattlers and other Tallahassee residents had the chance to get a sneak peak of the new food truck Tasty Love. Tasty Love hosted a soft opening on Robert and Trudie Perkins Way last Tuesday through Saturday. Selling burgers, chicken, seafood and fries, owner Gabriel Lovett says it’s the […]

Homecoming has returned, and there are numerous events planned out for the reset of this week. The theme for FAMU’s 2022 homecoming is “The FAMU Experience,” and one of the events that started the festivities was Market Monday. It is geared around locals and students promoting their businesses and products […]

Homecoming week is finally here, and Kelontae Gavin welcomed the start of the annual celebration during Sunday’s traditional Blessings and Brunch event at the Gaither Gym. Blessings and Brunch is a homecoming event that consists of prayers, short spiritual messages and singing of gospels. This usually happens during the first […]