Efferson Student Union and Activities last week hosted a mandatory event for Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University club and organization members. This event took place in the Grand Ballroom. Attendance for each organization is a requirement to continue being active and hosting events on campus. Several campus club and organization […]
Lifestyles
Apartment hunting can be a challenge
Finding a reasonably priced apartment that you can call home is crucial for easing the stress of being a new adult. Finally taking the step to move off campus is huge and seems like a dream, but what measures must young people take to afford that move in today’s economy? […]
Transfer students often struggle
For transfer students at Florida A&M University, adjusting to the school can be a challenge that most would rather not face. From socializing to figuring out how to register for classes, most transfer students have to jump through endless hoops to get entirely situated. Zay Thomas, a computer science major […]
Some students want FAMU PD to be more visible
Some students at Florida A&M are concerned because they aren’t seeing members of the FAMU Police Department on campus as often as they would like. There are numerous signs on campus about FAMU Rattler Watch, which is a live video surveillance system monitoring the campus around the clock. It is […]
Multiracial students bring a fresh perspective
Going to school with people who look different and come from various upbringings can be awkward at times because of the lack of understanding for one another. At some point, this difference in backgrounds has the potential to cause a mental strain and make school unpleasant. That’s why, for many […]
FAMgala to debut
As the fall semester rolls in, Rattlers prepare to present Florida A&M University’s first FAMgala. Inspired by the annual fundraising fashion event the Met Gala, the FAMgala is an upscale event complete with a red-carpet show, a runway, awards and special performances. This event is set to take place on […]
Seniors got the best of both worlds
Disney star Hannah Montana isn’t the only one who has lived the best of both worlds. Florida A&M University’s class of 2023 has some experience as well. The senior class is the last class to truly get a taste of college before the covid-19 pandemic and the aftermath, returning back […]
The convenience of a side hustle
Students are back in town and finding additional sources of income that are legitimate may be challenging while being a full-time student. There are side hustles in Tallahassee, Florida, that are compatible with individual schedules, such as UberEats, Doordash, donating plasma, etc. These side hustles allow students to focus on […]
Entrepreneurship in 2022
Entrepreneurship has long evolved from the traditional view of the term. This generation of innovators is taking their ideas headfirst and starting their own businesses. What once was considered to be a risky career move can now be something done by anyone dedicated enough. Simone Johnson, a third-year criminal justice […]
The crisis continues for FAMU housing
Students at Florida A&M University are taking hit after hit at the hands of the housing department. A flood spanning four floors in the Polkinghorne Village West residence hall, forced 128 students to be evacuated. This incident arose just two days after it was announced Palmetto Phase III residents must […]