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How to save lives during suicide prevention month

Suicide is America’s 10th leading cause of death and the third-leading cause for ages 15-24. Declaring September “Suicide Prevention Month” brings awareness on how to lower the country’s rising suicide rates. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide rates rose 30% from 2000 to 2020, and ages […]

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SJGC welcomes back students

The fall semester has begun, which means classes are back in full swing. Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism and Graphic Communications (SJGC) is excited to welcome students back, and ensure that each scholar is up to date on the new changes within the college and set up for a […]

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Cash registers ring during football season

Football is back in Tallahassee and hotels and businesses are already feeling the surge from fans. Florida State had its first home game this past Saturday, bringing in over 70,000 fans. Hotel rates also go up during this season. During home-game weekends the prices at hotels go up greatly while […]

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University’s food pantry stays busy

Florida A&M University’s food pantry in the Student Health Services wing of the CASS Building has been a pivotal resource for FAMU students and the local community. Operating hours cater to both students, available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the broader community, with doors open […]

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Women lead the way in SGA

Florida A&M University’s Student Government Association will soon hold its annual inauguration for the new student leaders on campus. This year’s inauguration will mark a 16-year milestone since all three “branch-head” positions were simultaneously filled by women. In 2007, Florida A&M welcomed Monique Gillum, Mellori Lumpkin and Magalie Yacinthe as […]

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Poblano’s returns to Rattler’s Kitchen

Since returning to campus for the new academic year, students have seen a lot of changes on campus. One change that appears to have caught upperclassmen by surprise is that Poblano’s, a Latin inspired restaurant, is back on campus after its sudden removal during summer 2022. Poblano’s is also a […]

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Gone but never forgotten

Florida A&M University is steeped in history, tradition, and educational excellence. One of the university’s most iconic and historic buildings is Gibbs Hall. Named after the renowned African-American leader William H. Gray, Jr., Gibbs Hall stands as a testament to FAMU’s commitment to preserving its heritage while adapting to the […]

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Whitted’s journey is far from over

When FAMU senior business major Brooke Whitted first got accepted into college, she looked far and wide for university apparel that fit her sense of style and school spirit. After not finding the perfect garment, she decided to start a clothing line of her own. Founded in 2021, Cotton Creations […]