When the slow wave started at Bragg Stadium during the homecoming game, Keanna Johnson was filled with delight. She was back in Tallahassee celebrating with her old college friends as if time had stood completely still. However, time definitely rolled on and changed many things in Johnson’s life. Her buzz […]

Thursday Soiree at Mint Lounge Limited classes were held on Friday, so the weekend officially started on Thursday night for many overjoyed students.  The Mint Lounge on West College Avenue served as the Homecoming Edition of the weekly Thursday Soiree. The lines were long and the crowd grew impatient as […]

The failing economy is among the number one sources of stress, and stress-related illnesses for many Americans. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), in 2008 there were more people who reported illnesses brought on by stress than in 2007. The majority of the people said their stress levels had […]

President Obama’s two daughters, Malia and Sasha, have received their swine flu vaccinations. The Obama’s did not prefer any favoritism. Katie McCormick Lelyveld, the spokeswoman for first lady Michelle Obama, said the president and Mrs. Obama would wait to get their shots until after people in priority groups, such as […]

It’s the sound of excellence, as Florida A&M University would put it.  The world-renowned gospel choir made a big turn around after two years in a drought.  But what made this turn around possible?  Francis Stallworth, the adviser of the FAMU Gospel Choir said she is happy that the choir […]

What started as a bake sale, hosted by The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, has now evolved into one of Tallahassee’s most popular fall events: the Greek food festival. The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society’s main mission is community outreach and philanthropy. All Orthodox Christian women over the age of […]

1.   Did all the fights during homecoming embarrass you? 2. The Rattlers finally broke their losing streak. Aren’t you glad? 3.   Did you see Rick Ross at the BET College Tour? Didn’t he look smaller than on TV? 4.   In the end did homecoming week live up to your expectations? […]

Saturday’s homecoming game against the Norfolk State University Spartans brought excitement back into Bragg Memorial Stadium. In the first quarter, on first and 10 on Norfolk State’s 23 yard-line, the crowd of 17,049 viewed the Rattler’s wildcat formation for the first time. The play was a direct snap to senior […]

Florida A&M University senior quarterback Curtis Pulley did more against Norfolk State University’s defense in one half Saturday than other teams have been able to accomplish in entire games this season. Pulley rushed for a game-high 185 yards and a touchdown, leading the Rattlers (5-2, 3-1 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic […]

More than 25 local and national organizations set up booths displaying a variety of health information at the Florida A&M Health Fair. Tallahassee Memorial Hospital’s Diabetes Center in association with FAMU’s Student Health Services gave out information about Diabetes type 1 and 2. “A lot of students have family members […]