The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) has partnered with Historically Black Colleges and Universities nationwide to highlight the importance of diversity and inclusion in the world of digital innovation. This year the organization is holding its annual conference at FAMU, which is set to host the second annual HBCU […]
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The digital age: Are we doomed, or are we saved?
In a world where information flows carelessly and ceaselessly, overwhelming the brain’s senses and challenging the boundaries of our attention span, one can find themselves surrounded in an ocean of data. The unending torrent of social media updates, news, emails and advertisements all fighting for our attention. In this era […]
Long wait times at campus restaurants
On-campus restaurants like Chic-fil-A, Wingstop and Tropical Smoothie have been experiencing heavy wait times. Since the start of the fall semester, many on-campus restaurants will have wait times of up to 30 minutes or more for food. Mostly around noon, students must wait longer than ever before for food or […]
COVID is still with us
It is the start of the fall semester at Florida A&M University, and students are glad to be back. With classes in session, students can see or participate in different things on campus. However, it may not all be gold for some students. This means that not all students are […]
Larry Rivers a tireless advocate for education, FAMU
With more than four decades of professional experience, this historian employs a teaching style that enhances students’ classroom performance and enriches their daily lives. Larry E. Rivers, a distinguished professor of history at Florida A&M University, was motivated to pursue a career as a college professor to benefit society. He […]
City holds public hearing for proposed tax hike
Tallahassee residents gathered in City Hall late Wednesday to voice their concerns over the proposed property tax increase. In the preliminary budget plan, the property-tax hike will increase the Tallahassee Police Department’s budget by nearly $9.5 million to cover the cost of hiring more officers and provide TPD with access […]
Escaped prisoner caught after 14-day search
PENNSYLVANIA, PA — The 14-day manhunt is over. The search for convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante, ended around 8 a.m. this morning when Pennsylvania State Police and Border Control apprehended Calvante 14 days after he escaped the Chester County Prison. According to CBS News, Cavalcante, 34, escaped from Chester County Prison […]
New affordable housing complex comes to life
In an influential stride toward addressing the affordable housing crisis, McDowell Housing Partners proudly hosted a grand opening ceremony and ribbon cutting Tuesday for Ekos Magnolia Oaks, a 110-unit low- and middle-income housing community nestled in the heart of Tallahassee’s south side. The development consists of 30 one-bedroom, 65 two-bedroom, […]
Field goal issues appear fixed
In a much hyped season opener, Florida A&M defeated Jackson State 28-10 to win the annual Orange Blossom Classic. The Rattlers ended a four-game losing streak to the Tigers with the win, and won their first Orange Blossom Classic since its revival in 2021. The Rattlers entered the locker room […]
Rattlers keep ‘rising’
Did you know there is a housing community for second-year and transfer students on Florida A&M’s campus? Rattlers RISE targets a select group of students in hopes of increased retention of transfer students and those returning for their third year. Rattlers RISE is a Residential Development Community initiated by the […]