The FAMU Electoral Commission met Monday, with members of the Student Senate’s Elections and Appointments Committee to discuss new election dates for the spring student body elections. Electoral Commissioner Bria Jefferson, who recently ascended into office after the resignation of former Commissioner Adrienne Floyd, presented a proposed set of […]
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FAMU Holds Hidden Gem in Brain Bowl Team
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.” More than two hundred groups and organizations that FAMU offers is the small but mighty Brain Bowl team. In […]
Student Leaders and Administration hold Press Conference
On Monday, student leaders of the Florida A&M University Student Government Association convened a press conference to announce their grievances with the university administration regarding recent SGA election proceedings. Student Senate President Brandon Johnson, along with Student Body Vice President Paris Ellis, Student Supreme Court Chief Justice Ronald Nelson, Attorney […]
Rattler Productions Debuts New Weekly Sports Show
The same team that brought Rattler fans the “Fox Sports” show and “The New Voice of Bragg” Courtesy of FAMU Sports Information Center last summer is now bringing a new show to further engage sports fans in the Rattler Nation. Rattler Productions, a production company within the Athletics Department, will […]
Uber Takes Backseat to Lyft Amid Protests
Uber took a hit following accusations of breaking New York taxi drivers’ strike at JFK airport, where two Iraqi immigrants were detained on Jan. 28 following President Donald Trump’s immigration ban against seven Muslim-majority countries. Protesters stormed social media sites with a viral #DeleteUber campaign and began to boycott the […]
How to survive Valentine’s Day single
The time of the year where happily paired couples celebrate their unity is here. Valentine’s Day is known to be an anticipated special day to share with your loved ones, being surrounded by hearts, chocolate, and flowers. On the other hand, being single on Valentine’s Day can be dreadful. […]
Panel discussion shares how to be “single with a purpose”
Florida A&M University’s students are saying that young adults all over the world are becoming tired of giving themselves to empty people who show their disinterest in loving them — the right way. For that reason, students say they are making the choice to be celibate which, they say, is […]
Rattlers moved through music and history
Florida A&M University’s Royal Court glided into Jake Gaither Gymnasium-Friday morning, decked in brightly colored tribal prints and traditional African garb. They were joined by a crowd over 100 students. Faculty and community members came together to honor the culture of their ancestors this February at FAMU’s Annual Black History […]
County and local officials come together for an annual town hall meeting
Photo Credit: Lissa Jules The sixth annual Leon County and City of Tallahassee Town Hall meeting took place at the St. John’s Episcopal Church on Thursday, held by the nonprofit organization, The Village Square. Topics ranging from crime, affordable housing and community building initiatives were asked through an open forum […]
Muslim Student Association Invites FAMU to walk in their shoes
The hijab can easily be seen as the most misunderstood and noticeable emblem of a Muslim woman. On February 1, Florida A&M University’s chapter of the Muslim Student Association invited their peers on campus to take a walk in their shoes for a day by sharing hijabs with anybody that […]