Down 14-6 in the bottom of the eighth inning, the Rattlers were able to rally their way back for a striking 15-14 victory Thursday afternoon against Alabama State. It was the FAMU baseball team’s fifth straight win. The comeback against their non-conference rival began in the fifth inning when Jared […]
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A Rattler and a single mom
Michal Bennet-Smithis a third-year biology student at Florida A&M. She is also a single mother to her 4-year-old daughter Simone. Her journey has been influenced by her willingness to adapt along with herdetermination. Bennet-Smith completed her associate degree from her community college in her hometown of Sarasota. Bennet-Smith then enrolled at […]
Webinar melds cooking, yoga and nutrition
The Nutrition Experience was a virtual opportunity for students in the nutrition course at Florida A&M University to explore healthy living in practical and fun ways. The course is taught by Jenelle Robinson, an associateprofessor of nutrition at FAMU who also hosted Tuesday’s event. Students from her class were able […]
Too much technology is damaging our mental health
The spread of thecoronavirus has forced many jobs and everyday activities to transition to virtual. It started as a good idea to decrease the spread of the virus but is it helping in other areas, such as our mental health? The overconsumption of social media, zoom and virtual conferences is […]
I’m no match for pollen
Spring has officially started. For me this means months of battling one of my most powerful opponents: pollen. Each year the pollen in the air requires me to make adjustments to my daily life. Pollen, and the allergy symptoms it brings, impact me in more ways than one. I have […]
Tips for managing stress
College can be very stressful — especially now during a pandemic. A trip to the store might be stressful to some due to the large crowds and necessary mask-wearing. According to The American Institute of Stress, about 33 percent of people report feeling extreme stress, and 77 percent of people […]
Lil Nas X rides down old controversy road
Lil Nas X, best known for his 2019 viral song “Old Town Road” featuring country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, recently released a new song and video titled “Montero (Call Me By Your Name).” His new video has sparked an outrage from people and many are denouncing their support of his […]
Love found a new home on the track
Brandon Love, a third-year economics major and MBA candidate, is prospering in his career as a student-athlete. Love is a member of the track team and has made strides on the track and in the classroom. Love participates in the 200 meter and 400 meter races and has found success […]
Some Rattlers believe astrology is a science
At Florida A&M University there are plenty of people to meet and socialize with. And there’s one question that students are more than likely to hear when they interact with other Rattlers: “When is your birthday?” From there, the guessing game of what Zodiac sign belongs to you and what […]
Time to shed the stereotypes surrounding plus-size women
The phrase “you gotta be two something to do something” is taking social media by storm as many people have recently shown an outpouring of support for plus-size women. Being Plus-sized is so much more than what the media portrays a thick woman to be. Well-known celebrities such as K […]