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On-campus precinct sees drop in voter turnout

Voter turnout at Florida A&M University’s on-campus precinct has declined since the 2022 primary election, raising concerns about student engagement in the electoral process.  The FAMU Student Union precinct saw 1,326 voters in the most recent election, down from 1,577 in the 2022 primary, according to official precinct data. This […]

Sports

FAMU hopes to upset Miami

The Florida A&M football team is off to a good start. Under the new direction of head coach James Colzie III, the Rattlers are undefeated after wins over Norfolk State and South Carolina State. The Rattlers are now ranked 24th in the American Football Coaches Association Poll after beginning the […]

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White nationalist group marches in Tallahassee

A white nationalist group known as the Patriot Front was seen marching near the Capitol on Saturday. A video posted on the anonymous social media app Fizz shows a procession of several members of the group donning face coverings and sunglasses in an effort to hide their identities. Members hoisted flags adorned […]

Sports

Rattlers extend home winning streak

Another day, another Rattler win. The Florida A&M football team extended its home winning streak to 21 games with a win over South Carolina State on Saturday. A crowd of nearly 16,000 filled the stadium to cap off another Welcome Week at the Highest of Seven Hills. The players wore […]

Lifestyles

Tattoos, permanent makeup ink pose risks

Are you thinking of getting inked? A recent study from the Food and Drug Administration has revealed that about 35% of tattoo and permanent makeup inks sold in the United States are contaminated with bacteria, posing significant health risks. Their evidence, published on Tuesday in the journal Applied and Environmental […]

Lifestyles

‘Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist’ coming soon

ATLANTA — This past weekend, ONE/35 Agency hosted and moderated an exclusive screening and roundtable discussion at Atlanta’s Regal Cinema in Atlantic Station, Midtown for the new Peacock original series “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist.” The series stars Kevin Hart (co-executive producer), Taraji P. Henson, Terrence Howard, Samuel L. […]

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Rattlers edge Spartans in MEAC/SWAC challenge

ATLANTA — Football season is in full swing, and Florida A&M is 1-0. The Rattlers held the ball for the final six minutes of the game, stifling a late-game comeback in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge Saturday night in Atlanta against Norfolk State. Before the game, FAMU first-year head coach James […]

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Volleyball comes up short in exhibition match

Florida A&M’s volleyball team went head-to-head Friday against West Florida University in their home exhibition match at the Lawson Center, falling three sets to one. The Rattlers started with an 11-1 lead in the first set against the Argonauts but that did not last very long. Struggling after giving up […]