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Impressions of Beauty’s Beauty Rush Tour stops at FAMU

Ashlee Gomez engaging with students Ashlee Gomez, CEO of Impressions of Beauty and FAMU School of Business and Industry alumna, showed her fellow Rattlers how to turn their passion into success at her Beauty Rush College Tour on Thursday, Sept. 22 in FAMU’s Grand Ballroom. In January 2013, Gomez gathered […]

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FAMU approves contract for interim President Robinson

FAMU Interim President Larry Robinson   Florida A&M University’s Board of Trustees has approved the contract for its interim president, Dr. Larry Robinson, during a meeting via conference call on Thursday afternoon. Larry Robinson will be paid an annual base salary of $385,000. According to Chairman Kelvin Lawson, $200,000 will […]

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Rattler Productions beefs up technology for fans

Florida A&M’s sports information team has a few tricks up their sleeves when it comes to providing Rattlers with the best fan experience. FAMU’s sports information team and Rattler Productions are solely responsible for the production and broadcasting of all FAMU sporting events. Their main goal is to create the […]

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FAMU Battle of the Bands

Florida A&M University Marching 100   FAMU’s “Marching 100” hosted “Clash of the Titans,” a battle of the bands fundraiser and showdown against the South Carolina State University “Marching 101,” Friday, in Jake Gaither Gymnasium. Hosted by Amberly Williams, the 110th Miss Florida A&M University, and Ki-Jana Garmon, served as […]

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Local politicians challenge college Democrats to vote

Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum State Rep. Alan Williams, D-Tallahassee Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum and State Representative Alan Williams, D-Tallahassee, charged Florida A&M and Florida State universities’ Democrats to get involved in the presidential election last Wednesday at The Edison Restaurant. Gillum and Williams stressed the importance of voting to the […]

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Unexpected blackout on Tennessee Street

On September 20, local restaurants and residents were carrying out their nightly activities when the lights suddenly went out; putting a halt to everything around 8 p.m. The power outage affected businesses on Tennessee St. and neighboring residences. The unfortunate blackout caused restaurants and stores to release their patrons earlier than […]

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Tallahassee City Commission Focused on Reducing Taxes

The City of Tallahassee Board of Commissioners held a meeting on Wednesday, which discussed the Fiscal Year 2017 Budget and focused on cutting taxes by eliminating the city of Tallahassee’s business tax and lowering the millage rate while maintaining a balanced budget. The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce approved the idea […]

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FAMU falls to SCSU

Photo Credit: Thai Floyd The Florida A&M Rattlers just couldn’t get the job done Saturday, turning the ball over seven times on offense resulting in a 48-14 loss to South Carolina State University. The loss drops the Rattlers to 0-4 overall, and 0-1 in the MEAC Conference, while SC State […]

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Hurricane Hermine meeting unites community

Tallahassee residents were able to voice their concerns and give feedback in regards to Hurricane Hermine in a community meeting. The meeting was held by the City of Tallahassee Sept. 19 at Bethel AME Church located on West Orange Ave. Residents discussed pertinent information with city officials, regarding  post […]