NFL scouts are making their way to FAMU practices like never before. The morning of Aug. 20 there were seven scouts at the Rattlers’ practice. This level of attention to the talent on the football team is further proof that the program is headed in the right direction. Coach William […]
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Sugar Rush scoops up a following
A new dessert restaurant — Sugar Rush — has become the talk of the town. Sugar Rush likes to keep things chilled, colorful and fun. Its confections are unique in their design and taste. A thick, velvety serving of your favorite ice cream flavors, combined with a giant, edible and […]
Delta employees face pressure to get vaccine
Delta Air Lines has become one of the latest big employers to hold its employees accountable in getting immunized. The company has told its workers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, or pay a $200 monthly surcharge for health insurance, in addition to weekly testing. According to the Delta News […]
Some students don’t feel safe amid COVID
Florida A&M University students returned to campus last Monday after a full year of distant learning. Last year, COVID-19 impacted thousands of universities worldwide, including FAMU. This created a major shift around the globe. The new “norm” for students was isolation from others, finding a new way to learn and […]
Sophomores finally get the real college experience
Students at Florida A&M University recently returned to campus to resume face-to-face classes after more than a year of virtual learning. As many upperclassmen were eager to get back to what they knew as the total college experience, sophomores who started their first year of college in front of a […]
Fake vaccination cards popping up
The coronavirus pandemic has brought on many changes and introduced new concepts we have never seen before. One is the forgery of COVID-19 vaccination cards. E-Commerce sites such as eBay, Amazon and Etsy have had vendors selling hundreds of blank vaccination cards anywhere from $12.99 to $40 depending on the […]
Paddyfote stirs memories for many
Paddyfote was built in 1967 on FAMU;s campus. Housing countless students during its time, the co-ed dorm complex is now in the midst of a demolition, later to be transformed into a parking garage. From students to alumni, the FAMU population has mixed feelings about the destruction of a building […]
Graduation at FAMU comes to life in ‘Gradzillas’
When it comes to graduation time, many individuals celebrate by having parties, dinners or even photoshoots to capture their glorious going-away moments. Although things may look pretty on the outside, we know that everything does not work in our favor all the time. Have you ever wondered what the behind […]
Some students miss remote learning
The COVID-19 pandemic forced many students to learn remotely, with restrictions on movement preventing students from meeting with their instructors in person. Although normal studies have resumed, some students still want to attend online classes. Which leads to this question: Do students miss remote learning? Kaylen Hayes, a junior pre-physical […]
A major Black influence at roller rinks
Roller-skating has become a popular pastime since the start of the pandemic. You can find clips of people roller-skating everywhere on social media, gliding smoothly down a sidewalk or in circles on a tennis court. Many people, inspired by videos flooding TikTok and Instagram, bought roller skates in hopes of […]