Photo Credit: Damon Arnold Controversy in politics may lie closer to Rattler nation than at Washington, D.C.’s 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. For nearly a year, the question of who is leading Florida A&M University’s Student Government Association has been in question. And just when it seemed to be resolved on Jan. […]

Photo courtesy of: SJGC Florida A&M University's School of Journalism and Graphic Communications is gearing up to launch their highly anticipated partnership with the Black Television News Channel. This will be the first news network in the country created for African-Americans. The BTNC is one step closer to fruition. Wednesday’s […]

Photo Credit: Nathan Vinson Florida A&M University attracts people from all walks of life. Whether it’s academic prestige, the talented Marching 100 band, or the beautiful campus, there is place for everyone on “The Hill.” Amongst the more than two hundred groups and organizations that FAMU offers is the small, […]

With campuses only 1.63 miles apart, the experiences at Florida A&M University and Florida State University are extraordinarily different, with some students often recognizing the divide. Although railroad tracks are the physical division between two powerhouse universities, the roots of resentment are much deeper. —- Editor’s Note:  This online edition […]

Photo credit: FAMU Archives    According to a memo sent from Senate President Brandon Johnson to Chief Justice Ronald Nelson, Student Body President Justin Bruno and Vice President Devin Harrison were impeached on Feb. 6, 2017.   This move came right after the Student Senate formally confirmed Bruno and Harrison […]

Black History Month is upon us. As the nation prepared for the annual celebration of African-American history, culture, and achievements, the Florida A&M University campus community is conspicuously quiet about the festivities. African-American historian and educator Carter G. Woodson founded Black History Month in 1926. “Negro History Week”, its original name […]

Wellness Day is about more than being fit. It is about every aspect of a person’s life. “The main goal behind it was to do a day that focuses on the black community of course, that would help them in all aspects of their life, not just their finances, but […]

Florida State freshman Cassidy Davis stole the show as the No. 3 Seminoles defeated the Lady Rattlers Wednesday night by a score of 5-0. Davis recorded the win after going six strong innings, allowing zero runs, two hits, and six strikeouts. The freshman star got it done […]

Get ready, get set, go! On Saturday, the Girl Scouts of the Florida Panhandle presented their 24th annual “Run for the Cookies 5K and one mile Run/Walk.” The event, which took place at Tallahassee Community College, featured the Girl Scouts of the Florida Panhandle and the Tallahassee Community. While Boy […]

In hopes of educating students on concepts like professionalism and branding, Teach for America presented an event Tuesday, in the Rattler’s Den titled, “Iron Sharpens Iron: Becoming The Black Renaissance Man.” Teach for America is a non-profit organization that enlist graduating seniors to work in low-income communities to strengthen the […]