Football season is one of the most anticipated times of the year at Florida A&M University. The football games are a time for students to show their Rattler pride. FAMU’s student section is usually packed from top to bottom, side to side. However, at the last home game against Albany […]
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Local shop caters to Greek life
Located in the Railroad Square Art District at 682 McDonnell Drive, sits the only store in Tallahassee servicing the Greek letter organizations of more than 50,000 students across FAMU and FSU. The locally owned retailer specializes in merchandise for fraternity and sorority apparel and paraphernalia as well as game-day essentials […]
Three finalists for FAMU athletic director
The abrupt resignation of Florida A&M University Athletic Director Kortne Gosha in April is only one of many reasons why FAMU’s athletic department has been in the headlines this year. Michael Smith was named interim athletic director following Gosha’s departure. According to famuathletics.com, this is Smith’s third time in the […]
We’re not struggling with grades; it’s Financial Aid
Imagine this, the fall semester is approaching and preparing for long days on campus with classes. BOOM! The student logs in to their iRattler account and notices that tuition is due. This scenario would make anyone crazy because they cannot control when their federal Pell Grants, other grants, and loans […]
Homecoming is approaching: Are you prepared?
The month is now September, meaning it is almost notably the greatest time of year here on the hill. Homecoming is right around the corner and students are gearing up to get their “drippiest” outfits ready for the most anticipated week of the fall semester. This time is also known […]
Where’s the homecoming buzz?
Florida A&M University is known for having one of the best HBCU homecomings. Students and alumni travel from across the globe to enjoy a week full of exciting events. The weeks leading up to homecoming are a highly anticipated time filled with whispers of who will be on hand. In […]
FAMU SGA holds weekly meeting
Yesterday, Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) Student Government Association (SGA) held their first travel senate meeting at FAMU Towers South, in the multipurpose room. Focusing on the importance of student involvement on campus, SGA members discussed matters that will help to better the lives of students while attending the university. SGA […]
SJGC wants to hire more faculty
Florida A&M’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication is celebrating 40 years of excellence and education this year. Still, a persistent faculty shortage delays some students’ graduation dates and raises concerns about the state of the program. SJGC at one time had more than 20 full-time faculty members, so things […]
Boss Women Media Ambitious Girl Tour stops at FAMU
This past Saturday, Boss Women Media Kicked off its Ambitious Girls Tour at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU). The event took place on the quad at 11 a.m. where companies such as Wakati, Cash App and Intuit lined up to talk to ambitious minded college women about job and […]
Are campus vending machines sub-par?
Vending machines are an essential part of life at Florida A&M University. The vending machines on campus are owned and operated by the company Gilly Vending Machines. Gilly is owned by a woman by the name of Gilda Rosenberg, and it is the largest independently owned vending machine company in […]