Photo credit: Sydne Vigille It has been an ongoing debate, whether or not your parents should financially support you through your college years. The answer to that could depend on your background and your personal beliefs, however, I will never reject money from my parents. As college students, we have […]
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Government shutdown rattles FAMU student cadets
Photo credit: Aldernico Brioche On Jan. 20, Democrats and Republicans reached a standstill on issues surrounding persons affected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and fund allocations toward the Mexico/United States border wall that President Trump has pushed since the genesis of his presidential campaign back in 2016. […]
FAMU Aquatic Center seeks additional funding
FAMU’s aquatics program recently met with the Student Government Association’s finance committee in hope of acquiring additional funds for the summer term of the current academic school year. Jorge Olaves is the director for the Rattler Aquatic Center “The funding will go towards chemicals to maintain the facility, First […]
Rattler softball highlights weekend with win over Georgia Tech
The Rattlers traveled to Alabama Thursday Feb. 8 to play in the 2018 Sand Dollar Collegiate Softball Classic. There, the Rattlers were scheduled to play a total of five games at the Gulf Shore Sportsplex. The Rattlers were led by Coach Veronica Wiggins, making this her 27th season with […]
Voodoo Dog’s food is magical
If you’re looking for a memorable burger or hotdog in Tallahassee, VooDoo Dog is the place to go. They are known for their VooDoo Dog, which is a bacon wrapped hotdog, and for their creative toppings on hamburgers and hotdogs. However, One of the best burgers I’ve ever had […]
Leon County Commission accepts grants over $4 million for sewer system projects
The Leon County Commission accepted two Florida Department of Environmental Protection Springs Restoration (FDEP) grants totaling $4.5 million to move Northeast Lake Munson, Belair, and Annawood neighborhoods from septic systems to the City of Tallahassee’s central sewer. Charles Wu, the Director of Leon County Engineering Services, said the project […]
Lady Rattlers go cold in the second half, lose to Morgan State
FAMU guard Ecenur Yurdakul running the offense against Morgan State Photo credit: Sydney Vigille The Florida A&M Lady Rattlers basketball team fell to the Bears of Morgan State University Monday night, 59-44. In the first half the lady Rattlers dominated on defense, holding the lady Bears to just 19 […]
FAMU men’s basketball upsets MEAC second ranked NCCU
The Florida A&M Rattlers men’s basketball edged out the Eagles of North Carolina Central University (NCCU), Saturday 65-62. Before Saturday nights win, the Rattlers lost four in a row in devastating fashion. Losing to Maryland Eastern University by one, and Howard University by two, just two days prior. For […]
With help from FAMU, local veteran starts catering company
A local veteran has done the unfathomable. Erick Moody, 38, has created a catering company that serves gourmet food, and allows other veterans to gain employment. Chef Moody is a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Kosovo war, attended Keiser University and received the licenses to become […]
Black dollars expected to support ‘Black Panther’
Marvel Studios is set to release its highly anticipated film “Black Panther” to major theaters around the country on Friday. Black Panther, an African superhero, is generating considerable attention since the first trailer was uploaded to YouTube last June. The movie is projected to make $165 million its opening […]