Monday, July 21, 2025
Photo credit: Sydne Vigille When you think about Florida A&M University (FAMU) the eternal flame will always come to mind. Whether it’s walking to class, taking graduation pictures, honoring a fellow Rattler who has died, or FAMU students coming together, the eternal flame is symbolic of Rattler excellence. The eternal […]
Photo credit: Unique Wonders “I am a wife, a mother, then a business owner,” says Rochelle Johnson, co-owner of Unique Wonders on Lake Bradford Road. Johnson’s partner in the business is her husband, Willie Johnson. She was born and raised in Nassau in the Bahamas. This is where she […]
Some of the entrepreneurs showcasing their products. Photo credit: Albert Hayes Fredline Pierre, a FAMU student and founder of RattlersinBusiness, believes students need to support one another. That’s why she was happy to partner with the Office of Student Activiites on Wednesday for an event where it was possible […]
At Saturday’s 2018 Florida A&M University-sponsored Harambee Festival, a free community-wide cultural event in celebration of Black History Month, two African American attorneys held a seminar to inform citizens on different laws and rights when dealing with the police. Throughout the seminar, Mutaqee Akbar and Matthew C. Williams addressed […]
Panels like these rarely result in a outcome that promotes change. Every month you can count on student organizations and clubs at Florida A&M University to advertise a variety of panel discussions that address issues relevant to college students. Despite the relentless cycle of these events each month, it […]
Photo credit: marshwood.coursestorm.com “Managing money in college is really hard. A class on managing money in high school would’ve been great. I mean I’d still be spending money on whatever I want, but it would have been nice to know how to better spend my money,” Deveni Gibson, a […]
The Florida Health Information Management Association (FHIMA) hosted its inaugural New Professionals & Student Convention geared towards preparing new professionals and students for the workforce. FHIMA, which is a component of the American Health information Management Association, supports and promotes health information management professionals by advancing best practices through […]
Jahmai Barrow, first year Business Administration student. “Going Natural” in the black community refers to a woman deciding to embrace the natural texture and curl pattern of her hair. While this might not seem like a big deal to most people, for black women it is a big step. […]
Last season, Dallas Oliver led Florida A&M baseball at the plate with a .365 batting average. Photo credit: Sydne Vigille Dallas Oliver spent a year patiently waiting his opportunity to take the mound again after having to undergo surgery his sophomore year of college. In his time spent away […]
Taylor Darks hosted a book talk about her book "Caged: A Poetic Collection of the African American Experience" in Coleman Library on Feb. 27. Photo credit: Taylor Darks via Twitter @tb_darks A sociology student at Florida A&M University enlightened students with “Caged: A Poetic Collection of the African-American Experience,” at a […]