What does it mean to be economically empowered? Is it a better education, access to credit building, or a higher minimum wage? Most people would say it is all those opportunities and more. To be economically empowered is to be better prepared financially. It is knowing your way around money, […]

Every day, news and media outlets report a new tragedy that strikes a community. From mass shootings and violent crimes to political bigotry taking place, the general public has grown tired of bad news. A U.S. News & World Report detailing a mass shooting that resulted in the loss of […]

You might not have seen much of me on campus this school year. There’s a good reason. I have been traveling back and forth from Tallahassee to my hometown, Panama City, to aid in being a caregiver to my nana. She has dementia. I never knew the extent of dementia […]

Celebrity circles, glamor, Hollywood, and reverence prestige are all a part of the everyday norm for celebrities, but what happens when it all comes crashing down? Most celebrities or public figures who live their lives on the world’s stage for all of society to see are not strangers to controversy; […]

Nichelle Scott, a junior senator with Florida A&M’s Student Government Association and a psychology major, is concerned about the future for public universities in Florida if the lack of political involvement by her classmates continues. “It ultimately makes Florida public institutions not a desirable place to go to college,” Scott […]

The Oscars are a star-studded night to acknowledge talent in Hollywood’s film industry. For most actors and actresses, receiving acknowledgment from the Academy Awards is like finding gold at the end of the rainbow. Over the years, the Oscars have faced scrutiny due to the lack of Black actors being […]

If you’ve been wondering why you haven’t been able to access your favorite clock app on the campus of Florida A&M University lately, either on the school computers or the WiFi, it’s because the administration has now banned TikTok on the school’s internet and devices. The school sent out a […]

On-campus dining versus off-campus can be a big decision for incoming and current students. There are so many options to choose from, and every plan includes different amenities. FAMU’s commuter meal plan consists of three options for students to choose from. The Rattler 15 is the least expensive of the […]

On March 7, FAMU sent an email from the Office of Information Technology Services to all students and staff about the ban on certain websites and apps. The ITS, the State of Florida, and the Federal Government banned TikTok and Fizz from being installed or accessed on any university-owned equipment. […]

I constantly hear discussions and see Twitter banter about how annoying “TikTok music” is. Only acknowledging these viral hits as “TikTok songs” or artists as “TikTok artists” dismisses the hard work artists put into making their music. Although I believe the songs on TikTok can be redundant and annoying at […]