Many online influencers on TikTok have declared that side parts and skinny jeans are officially out of fashion. Within the last few weeks, members of Generation Z — born between 1997 and 2015 — have been vocal on these particular trends and described them as uncool and overrated. This has […]
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How can I build confidence?
Here is a joke: What do you call a 23-year-old man who still lives at home with his mother, does not know how to drive, and has no talent? The answer: a freaking coward. A real knee slapper, right? Especially after I realized that that coward was me and I […]
FAMU elections aren’t what they used to be
Another virtual campaign season has come to a close. Most Rattlers know who they will be voting for in various positions, including junior senators, Miss FAMU, and King and Queen of Orange and Green. This year’s elections raised some eyebrows because some candidates are running unopposed, including SGA president and […]
This alumna is all about love
Florida A&M University alumna SiTerra Wallace-Walker has published a book alongside the creation of her LOVE 28 brand to put an end to the complexities of love. Wallace-Walker, a Tallahassee resident, attended FAMU in 1996 where she received her bachelor’s in sociology and criminal justicebefore earning a master’s in social […]
Halisi Africa Cafe supports reopening of the Drum Circle post COVID
This past weekend Halisi Africa Cafe and Boutique, located in Railroad Square Art District, celebrated the grand reopening of the drum circle. As it was once a place of music, celebration, and communion, the drum circle faced a decline in attendance after the COVID-19 restrictions took place in Tallahassee. Co-owner […]
Waffle House may have been created with college students in mind
Waffle House is an iconic Southern eatery that specializes in waffles and other breakfast foods. In a college town like Tallahassee, it is a popular choice. As one walks into one of the Tallahassee Waffle House locations, many seemingly college-aged people can be seen, often wearing their school colors. Some […]
Rattlers from Texas share their families’ struggles
During the past week the nation has watched the state of Texas recover from a devastating winter storm as it residents struggled with power outages, poor water pressure and food shortages, forcing millions of people to do everything they can to survive. “My family lost power Sunday [Feb. 14] night […]
FAMU’s home winning streak ends
The Florida A&M men’s basketball team (5-9, 4-3 MEAc) endured a disappointing afternoon in the Al Lawson Center on Sunday. The Rattlers fell short against North Carolina A&T ( 9-10, 5-1 MEAC), 70-63, ending their 12-game home winning streak. After dominating against the Aggies on Saturday, 71-57, the Rattlers were […]
Feb. 21, 2021: E-edition
A Prince tribute at nearby nightclub
On an early morning, as one walks up to The Junction at Monroe, a live music venue one block east of FAMU’s campus, the walkway leading to the entrance appears almost abandoned with no one entering or exiting. The venue is mostly a nighttime attraction. To the right of this […]