Two women were almost abducted last week on FSU’s campus. Although the suspect was detained there are concerns on FAMU, FSU and TCC’s campuses about how to keep students safe. All three campuses are open with no gating to enter, which can allow anyone to walk onto the area. For […]
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Black Archives is a hidden gem at FAMU
Florida A&M’s campus is home to a number of buildings and statues, as well as great scenery. Tucked in a corner right off to the side of the quad sits the Meek-Eaton Black Archives. On the webpage for The Black Archives, it states that the museum “came to existence in […]
Graduating Rattlers deserve a full-fledged send-off
Florida A&M announced earlier this week that it will proceed with in-person graduation ceremonies starting Friday, Dec. 10. at the Registrar’s Office sent graduating seniors an email regarding all information and links needed for Fall 2021 graduation. Each graduate will be given four tickets that will be available for download […]
Ruediger Elementary wins State Farm assist grant
The State Farm Neighborhood Assist Program granted Ruediger Elementary with $25,000. Ruediger was one out of 40 Neighborhood Assist winners. The State Farm Assist Program began accepting applications back in June. They received over a thousand submissions. This is the tenth year the company is awarding this grant to organizations. […]
Review: Bare Naked Kitchen is healthy and tasty
Nestled between multiple national fast-food chains on the corner of West Tennessee and Copeland streets, Bare Naked Kitchen has emerged as Tallahassee’s newest healthy eating gem. Located at the former home of the recently closed Spear It American grill and bar, which became a staple for college students and locals […]
Do ‘Drive Safely’ signs around Tallahassee indicate a bigger problem?
Drivers in Tallahassee can’t drive far without seeing a “Drive Safely” sign. These signs are indicative that a fatal accident took place on the road, and can remain in place for up to a year. In a recent mapping project by Shelby Green, she observed two dozen throughout the city. […]
Haitian students enraged at treatment of Haitian migrants at Texas border
On Sept.18, thousands of Haitian migrants were captured at the border of Del Rio, Texas. More than 15,000 people were counted under the Del Rio international bridge in makeshift camps. Many attempted to cross onto U.S. soil, while others trekked back to Mexico through the Rio Grande. The deportation and […]
The rebirth of Black college football
When you think of college football, you more often than not think about Division I, predominantly white institutions being at the top of the mountain. And while this is true, it wasn’t so long ago that some of the best talent was coming out of historically Black colleges and universities […]
Three Rattlers establish Garb-age Vintage
If you love vintage clothing, the thrift store Garb-age Vintage Co. will satisfy your craving. This thrift store, located near the campus of Florida A&M University at 315 East Palmer Ave., is geared toward FAMU students. The setting is inviting and friendly. With old school jams playing lightly in the […]
Spirit Halloween store relocates
As we approach Halloween, those who are looking for Halloween costumes and would like options beyond Party City can turn to the Spirit Halloween store in Village Square in northeast Tallahassee. The former SteinMart building was recently turned into Spirit Halloween shortly after the company closed a Spirit Halloween store […]