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FAMU entrepreneurs unite on Instagram

When it comes to student entrepreneurs, the campus of Florida A&M University is filled with them. From talented hairstylists, barbers, and makeup artists to up and coming business owners. Recently an Instagram page “@Rattlersinbusiness” was created showcasing many of these student entrepreneurs. Fredline Pierre, a fourth-year pre-occupational therapy student from […]

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FAMU’s championship flag football team flies under the radar

Marvin Green Jr., a Florida A&M grad, has made himself well known within FAMU athletics. In addition to his duties as an assistant athletic director, he has coached the SimplyMarvelous flag football team since 1995 and it has won 10 national championships to date. Although the team has received considerable […]

Lifestyles

Sustainability Institute in preparation for a healthier campus

The Sustainability Education Engagement Destination (S.E.E.D.) Photo credit: Thaddaeus Watkins    The Sustainability Institute is Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s (FAMU) premier interdisciplinary center that concentrates on pressing issues, such as, the environment, sustainability and climate change. The objective of the Sustainability Institute is to bond the many talents and […]

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FAMU baseball: High hopes for ‘fang-tastic’ season

With only a few weeks left before the start of a new season, FAMU baseball is preparing to continue its winning ways.  The Rattlers went 27-26 last year, and made it to the MEAC semifinal game only to lose to arch-rival Benthue-Cookman. This season their motto is “more.” “We want […]

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Is building credit while in College Important?

Photo credit: iStock Being knowledgeable about money management, budgeting, and other technicalities of finance is not an earnest way to success; however, it’s a great start. When speaking about finances to college students, topics such as credit card debt, college loans, and personal financial tips make most students cringe.  Getting […]

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Canvas Project connects with Tallahassee

Jordan (left) and Jimmy (right) holding a pair of sneakers at the Canvas Project Pop-Up Shop Entrepreneur, Jimmy Sherwood and his Canvas Project team collaborated with the Tallahassee APB Store to host their first annual pop-up shop held on Jan. 19 through Jan. 21. The APB Store has multiple […]

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FSU quarterback investigated in domestic violence incident

Deondre Francois was involved in a domestic violence incident Tuesday night Photo credit: Sports Illustrated    Tallahassee police have closed a domestic violence case involving FSU quarterback, Deondre Francois. TPD began its investigation Tuesday evening. Francois called the police after an argument with his girlfriend, 23-year-old Diamond Lindsey, became physical. […]