A shock wave of online shoppers has transitioned into buying groceries online since the onset of the pandemic. Big retailers such as Kroger and Publix make grocery shopping easy and more accessible through online purchasing, whether on the computer or mobile app. In the state of Florida, Publix is the […]
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Review: ‘Halloween’: A saga without end
As one of the most popular series in Hollywood history, “Halloween” now has its 12th installment with “Halloween Kills.” The sequel to “Halloween,” “Halloween Kills,” finds Michael Myers escaping the fiery inferno Laurie Strode and her family forced him into as he continues his rampage across Haddonfield, setting the stage […]
I wish I had started my college career at FAMU
After years of being in school, I have learned that you should always use every resource necessary to ensure that you set yourself up for success in every way possible. My name is Jarrod Gunn, better known as “Rodd,” and I am a senior at Florida A&M University majoring in […]
A licensed minister, Bell will graduate soon
William Bell went from growing up in the church to running the church while still a student at Florida A&M. A young man of faith, prosperity and grace, Bell always felt like he was different from his peers. He had a different calling: to preach the word of the Lord […]
Volleyball closes out home schedule on high note
Volleyball fans had the opportunity Friday to watch as the Rattlers swept Bethune-Cookman off their feet on FAMU’s senior night — and final home match of the season. FAMU dominated each set and secured its 16th sweep of the regular season, winning 25-4, 25-14, 25-21 against B-CU. Dominique Washington, a […]
Nike selects Stapleton’s images for new app
Just when you thought Florida A&M University couldn’t continue to be the hot topic after all that happened during homecoming, brace yourself: a FAMU student’s work is featured on the front page of the Nike SNKRS app. Christina Stapleton, a senior criminal justice major, who didn’t expect her photographs to […]
Blue Tavern develops a following
The Blue Tavern, a popular Midtown bar, shut down at the start of the pandemic but has reopened its doors for business. The small community-oriented bar is under new management and has experienced a few changes since its re-opening earlier this year. The new owner and operator, Carrie Hamby, said […]
Grieving mother campaigns against gun violence
Bernikia Moore Wright, a Florida A&M University alumna, is determined to raise awareness about gun violence. Just two months ago, Wright’s life changed drastically, when her son was fatally shot by a 17-years-old. “I have one child and he was killed in a senseless act of gun violence,” Wright said. […]
Rattler creates non-profit for high school, college students
Florida A&M University is an institution where opportunities are abundant and success may literally be one contact away. Makira Burns, a third-year student majoring in political science at FAMU, has ambitiously acted on her passion of being a public servant and launched a nonprofit organization called Igniting Scholars. Igniting Scholars […]
FAMU needed to take more COVID-19 precautions during homecoming
Florida A&M University had their 2021 homecoming celebrations at the end of October, and now many of their students are experiencing flu-like symptoms preventing them from returning to campus. Homecoming is a time for celebration between students, alumni and supporters. FAMU’s homecoming tradition is big to all its supporters, but […]