Florida A&M University’s Career and Professional Development Center is gearing up to host their biannual Career and Internship Expo on Wednesday, Jan. 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. FAMU’S CPDC is back with more opportunities for students, ranging from government to education, business and technology. CPDC says […]
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Florida Senate considers kratom reform
In a move to regulate the sale and consumption of kratom products in Florida, state Senator Keith Perry, a Republican from Ocala, has introduced Senate Bill 842, also known as the Florida Kratom Consumer Protection Act. The bill aims to establish guidelines for processors and enhance consumer protection in the […]
Are students following the Gypsy Rose Blanchard story?
The Internet is currently buzzing about the recent prison release of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, a Missouri woman who pleaded guilty for the second-degree murder of her mother Clauddine “Dee Dee” Blanchard alongside her online boyfriend back in 2015. The terminally ill girl the world had grown to love was a […]
Empowering excellence: The story of Dear Rattler
When it comes to sprinting to excellence, Florida A&M University student-athlete, Tyler Symone-Brown, emerges as a remarkable force of inspiration. Hailing from Dallas, Texas, Tyler is not only a dedicated business administration student and track and field star – but also an ambitious entrepreneur and owner of Dear Rattler, an […]
Students’ take on election season
Though there will soon be much excitement on Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University’s (FAMU) campus as election season approaches, it is essential to acknowledge the silent majority; those students who decide not to run. FAMU Election season is a time for scholars campaigning to show what they can do for […]
Do younger students lack the motivation to get involved on campus?
Every year, Rattlers find their way to the highest of seven hills and arrive at the College of Love and Charity. There are over 300 registered student organizations at Florida A&M University and countless opportunities to be involved. However, in the past year, it seems that freshmen classes have been […]
CPR: A tool for saving lives
According to the American Heart Association, CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is a life-saving emergency operation when the heart stops beating. After cardiac arrest, immediate application of CPR can increase survival rates by a factor of two to three. Easter Davenport is the CPR Coordinator at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. “CPR is […]
New semester jitters are normal
Starting a new semester can be both exciting and nerve-wracking for Florida A&M University students. As they embark on a fresh academic journey, tackling the “new semester jitters” becomes a shared experience. For many, it’s about finding a balance between academics, social life, and self-care. Amidst the anticipation of new […]
BOT forms search committee for football coach
The Florida A&M University Board of Trustees held an emergency meeting Tuesday afternoon to discuss the current status of finding the next head coach for the program. The trustees encouraged alums, stakeholders, and football players to express opinions on who FAMU’s next head coach should be and how long hiring […]
DeSantis a distant second in Iowa
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis placed a distant second Monday in the Iowa Republican caucuses, edging out former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley. Focusing most of his campaign on the Hawkeye State, DeSantis finished far behind former President Donald Trump, who received 51% of the vote while DeSantis finished with 21%, two percentage […]