Florida State University has received a $1.3 million federal grant to help increase local Title I schools’ college enrollment rates. FSU’s plan is to create a pre-college program funded by the federal TRIO Programs’ five-year Talent Search grant, allowing high school students to experience college life in order to boost […]
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Rattlers in spotlight in ESPN docuseries
From packing Bragg Memorial Stadium on Saturdays to traveling hundreds of miles to cheer for their team, there is no question that Rattlers show their school pride through supporting FAMU’s football team. FAMU, ranked the No. 1 public HBCU in the country by U.S. News & World Report, has helped […]
Set Friday switching locations
Set Friday is a rich historical event that originated years ago that is known for its astonishing atmosphere for students, greek life and vendors. In the beginning of the semester, it was announced that there would only be one Set Friday for the year. As COVID-19 cases continue to rise […]
Lush Cosmetics comes to town for the holidays
Lush Cosmetics opened a pop-up shop in Governor’s Square Mall this month. The store promotes itself as a bath, skin, body and hair care company on its website with a mission to create handmade, low-waste, cruelty-free and vegetarian products. Open locally until Jan. 15, Lush announced the theme of the […]
City joins lawsuit challenging ‘anti-riot bill’
A small shout and the sound of applause broke the solemn tones of Wednesday’s Tallahassee City Commission meeting after commissioners unanimously decided to join a coalition of cities throughout the state that are challenging House Bill 1, arguing it is unconstitutional. The city’s lawsuit would focus primarily on HB 1’s […]
Town hall addresses students’ concerns
Florida A&M University housing and the Residence Hall Association put together a campus services town hall meeting on Wednesday. The Residence Hall Association is a student-led organization with the purpose of bettering the experiences of students living on campus through advocacy and student leadership. Caleb Young, a third-year computer science […]
FAMU reacts to possible ban on critical race theory
Florida House of Representatives member Randy Fine recently filed House Bill 57. If approved, this would ban the use of critical race theory in any context, including public universities and state colleges. Adversaries believe CRT is one sided, telling only the side of black people and how they were afflicted […]
School board modifies Leon County mask rules
Since schools have returned to in-person methods, many students have caught COVID. However, weeks ago, Leon County Schools mourned the loss of Canopy Oaks Elementary School physical education teacher Logan Hurst, who died due to complications from COVID. Saddened by the news and the spike in COVID cases in Leon […]
Freshmen football players adjust to new lifestyle
After years of living with their families, first-year student-athletes at Florida A&M University have had to adjust to living on their own while keeping up with their responsibilities. Football players come from all over to play or the Rattlers, but only the ones who keep their heads on straight secure […]
Tallahassee needs more nighttime food options
College town is always the go-to when it comes to a quick lunch, brunch or even a birthday dinner in Tallahassee. However, when it’s past 10 p.m. things can look a little shaky for a student who slept through the dining hall during dinner hours. The only options that are […]