Many FAMU students were happy to finally be back on campus. The transition from being able to just wake up, roll over in bed, open up your laptop and attend remote classes to now having to travel from home to school is a big change. I am a senior broadcast […]
Opinions
Graduating Rattlers deserve a full-fledged send-off
Florida A&M announced earlier this week that it will proceed with in-person graduation ceremonies starting Friday, Dec. 10. at the Registrar’s Office sent graduating seniors an email regarding all information and links needed for Fall 2021 graduation. Each graduate will be given four tickets that will be available for download […]
Review: Bare Naked Kitchen is healthy and tasty
Nestled between multiple national fast-food chains on the corner of West Tennessee and Copeland streets, Bare Naked Kitchen has emerged as Tallahassee’s newest healthy eating gem. Located at the former home of the recently closed Spear It American grill and bar, which became a staple for college students and locals […]
Just another reason why I chose an HBCU
In light of a recent letter sent to Black student organizations at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, students at Florida A&M University say that they have yet another reason to add to their list of why they chose an HBCU. “It’s disappointing to know that the people from my […]
Sexual assault survivors need to be heard
Eryn Thompson, a third-year public relations major at Florida A&M, was 18 years old when she was sexually assaulted. She said she couldn’t understand why it happened to her. Thompson said she could never wrap her head around what was happening until it was too late. After the 2017 assault […]
Review: Casa Grande satisfies
If you’re looking for a new Mexican eatery to satisfy your ‘Taco Tuesday’ needs, make sure to keep Casa Grande as an option. The restaurant is a perfect blend of modern-upscale while still maintaining a traditional Mexican touch and flavor. The relaxed setting allows you to listen to good music, […]
FAMU needs to cancel homecoming
After a year and a half of school events and a non-existent homecoming last year, most people don’t want to hear this but — Florida A&M needs to cancel homecoming. In the midst of a continuously growing pandemic with lives being lost every day, is the — potentially detrimental — […]
‘Missing white woman syndrome’ on display
On Tuesday, Sept. 21, the Teton County Coroner’s Office determined Gabrielle “Gabby” Petito’s death was a homicide. Petito, declared a missing person on Sept. 11, received immense media coverage. However, this case revealed the lack of media coverage for missing women of color compared to white women. In June, Petito, […]
Procrastinating can get in the way of success
Antoinette Mason, a third-year psychology major at Florida A&M University, says procrastinating has set her back and caused her to doubt herself as she pursues her degree. “Fearing being rejected and expect perfection at an all-time high,” Mason said. “Also, wasting my virtue on social media is a huge delay […]
Tallahassee needs an Apple store
With classes back on campus, homework back in full force and midterms coming up, it seems as if everything in the Tallahassee area is back to normal. With everything reopening, students are often put in situations where they need certain products to fulfill their school requirements. Most of these products […]