On the campus of Florida A&M University, organizations rolling out newly inducted members ended the spring semester with a bang. According to famu.edu, there are over 300 registered organizations on campus. It is possible for Rattlers to get involved in a variety of ways. The student body currently holds about […]
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Relationships are important
Navigating through college can be stressful, but doing it with the support of professors who can offer guidance along the way can make the process much smoother. Many say your network is your net worth. That applies not only in the professional world but throughout your academic journey too. With […]
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A week to elevate and celebrate small businesses
Since 1983, the Big Bend Regional Small Business Week has served to elevate and celebrate small businesses. This year, amidst National Small Business Week, the Florida Small Business Development Center (FSBDC) at FAMU will host a three-day event to honor the businesses that serve as the backbone to Tallahassee’s local […]
Ready or not, students prepare for move-out day
As the spring 2023 semester comes to a close, students and housing staff at Florida A&M University are preparing for move-out. According to the university’s residence hall closing letter, all dorms will close at midnight on Sunday, May 7. However, students registered for summer A or C will be allowed […]
Spring sickness follows spring break
Spring sickness has arisen on Florida A&M University‘s campus since spring break. Students have been complaining of flu-like symptoms such as sore throat, fever, body aches and chills. Often, once students are tested they are quickly surprised with a positive COVID-19 test. During the pandemic students were able to take […]
Shooting at Island Seafood
Island Seafood Restaurant is at the center of attention due to a violent shootout that happened approximately around 9:38 p.m. at 1019 North Monroe Street on Saturday, April 22, in the Island Seafood parking lot. Island Seafood is a seafood restaurant located in Tallahassee. Island Seafood is known for its […]
FAMU student opens new recording studio
Saidon Richardson started producing beats at the age of 12, becoming enamored with the creation and building of sounds. In 2018, he studied music industry as his major at FAMU. During his sophomore year of college, he got a producing placement on rapper YNW Melly’s RIAA-certified gold album “We All […]
RapCaviar shows rappers in an important light
RapCaviar, a rap-dedicated Spotify playlist and podcast, recently partnered with Hulu to create a documentary series called “RapCaviar Presents.” The six-part docuseries targets issues that society faces, with each episode focusing on a specific rapper and topic. It explores mental health, women’s expression of their sexuality, criticism on social media, […]
These Tallahassee natives are glad they chose FAMU
Florida A&M University has impacted many local high school graduates. After all, FAMU is the No. 1-ranked public HBCU in the nation and has award-winning schools and colleges on its campus. Most would think that Tallahassee graduates would effortlessly choose FAMU to for their higher education. In this case students […]