Every year, millions of high school graduates make their way to college to begin the next chapter of their lives. As freshmen, students experience late-night dining, frequently skipped meals, all-you-can-eat cafeteria dining and a lack of exercise. By the end of the fall semester, students may return home looking […]
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It’s sleepy time
“I’m so tired!” is a phrase heard all around the Florida A&M University, and most likely on campuses around the country. According to a study by the online magazine Science Daily, college students 18-24 get the least sleep of any age group. Sleep deprivation is a long- standing issue […]
Young, wild and free
Y.O.L.O has evolved from a catchy acronym meaning “you only live once” to what some young people worldwide call a sure epidemic. This word went viral after Drake, a Canadian recording artist, used it in his song, “The Motto.” Since it debuted in “The Motto,” which was released in […]
City extends FAMU Way to Monroe street, Oakland Avenue renamed
Oakland Avenue will be renamed FAMU Way as part of a city effort to recognize Florida A&M’s value to the community. According to Samuel Houston, the director of facilities planning and construction, the renaming of Oakland Avenue to FAMU Way will allow a FAMU presence on Monroe Street for […]
Elliott makes it to the NFL
Former Florida A&M University wide receiver Kevin Elliott played his first NFL regular season game Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. He’s come a long way. Elliott was once your average two-sport athlete, and now he’s chasing his dream as a wide receiver in the NFL. But his journey is […]
Rattlers struggle against ranked Sooners
The Florida A&M Rattler football lost against the Oklahoma Sooners in a Saturday night showdown. FAMU lost 69-13 after giving up 662 total yard to the Sooners and trailing the entire game. The Rattlers had 235 total yards of their own but failed to find any consistency offensively or […]
FAMU adds MC Lyte as halftime entertainment
The university has confirmed that hip-hop legend, MC Lyte, will perform at the third home game against South Carolina State University on October 20. This football game is also the Prince Hall Shriners Foundation Diabetes Classic and Parents weekend. MC Lyte is known as a well-respected female hip-hop artists since appearing on the […]
FAMU volleyball earns first wins of the season
This weekend, the Lady Rattlers played in the North Florida Invitational in Jacksonville, Fla. The team lost its first game to the University of North Florida. Pamela Barrera led the team with eight kills and two blocks. Karol Marquez also contributed with 21 […]
New food choices on campus
The anticipation is over. Tropical Smoothie has finally made it to The Hill. That along with the expansion of WOW Wingery to the Orange Room means more food options for students. The new Sodexo management team has been responding to the concerns of the student body by providing quality […]
Rattlers lose handily against Sooners
The Florida A&M football team lost to the No. 5-ranked Oklahoma Sooners 69-13 Saturday night. “We were very confident going into the game,” said RB James Owens. “We were just focused on doing what we were taught in practice and sticking to […]