The Florida A&M Rattlers faced off against the Southern Jaguars at the A.W Mumford Stadium on Saturday. Coach Willie Simmons spoke about what information he had delivered to his players before facing off against a talented team in an away game. “Well, typically in big games… and high-level games, it’s […]
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Men’s basketball looks to change the narrative
The past few seasons have been very underwhelming from the Florida A&M University men’s basketball team. Though FAMU is deemed a “football school,” basketball players are trying to change the narrative and even the playing field. True freshmen Colin McAllister spoke about the mindset of the Rattlers going into this […]
Market Monday set to return
Florida A&M University is set to welcome the return of Market Monday on Oct, 23 at the center of the campus, the quad. The event brings together students, faculty, staff and local vendors to create a dynamic marketplace on campus. This is where people can purchase things from handmade crafts […]
Devin Nobles ready for the role of Mr. FAMU
In February of this year, a young man hailing from Mobile, Alabama was crowned as royalty. Devin Demetrius Nobles Jr. now holds the title of the 24th Mr. Florida A&M University for the 2023-2024 academic year. Nobles says he never expected to become Mr. FAMU, but emphasizes that he has […]
Fraternity at odds with city leadership
Florida State’s Pi Lambda Phi have found themselves fighting for the livelihood of their fraternity after Tallahassee’s city commission voted on a consequential matter at Wednesday’s meeting. The commission voted to remove language stating that fraternities and sororities are allowed to own property in the CU-45 district. If enforced, the […]
Dissension among city commissioners more myth than reality
The notion that Tallahassee city commissioners are constantly at odds with one another is mostly a myth. Over the past three years, it has been widely reported that there has been a bitter divide in the Tallahassee City Commission. The city commission is made up of five elected members, including […]
Event targets mental health for Black men
A tour aimed at mental health for Black males is stopping in Tallahassee. The Just Heal, Bro’ tour is sponsored by Dell Technologies, and will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, at the Pharmacy Building Auditorium on Florida A&M University’s campus. This free event will display a group of therapists, health advocates and mental health experts who have traveled […]
SPJ takes new heights
The School of Journalism and Graphic Communication offers many on-campus organizations students can get involved in. One organization, in particular, students can find within the J- School walls is the Society of Professional Journalists, also known as SPJ. SPJ is the oldest journalism-focused organization in the nation that stresses the […]
Local property tax rates going up
Tallahassee city commissioners recently voted to increase the property tax rate 8.5% with the bulk of the proceeds going to the Tallahassee Police Department. This decision was made during the commission’s final public hearing on the budget for the 2024 fiscal year. Commissioners voted 3-2 to approve their $1.12 billion […]
Legislation takes aim at skin cancer
Florida’s sun-drenched environment is a double-edged sword. While it attracts visitors and encourages an active outdoor lifestyle, it also exposes people to increased amounts of ultraviolet radiation, a proven risk factor for skin cancer. According to the Florida Department of Health, both basal and squamous cell carcinomas are treatable skin […]