Year: 2023

News

Florida GOP chairman suspended amid rape allegations

Florida Republican Party Chairman Christian Ziegler has been suspended from office after an emergency meeting held by the Florida GOP on Dec. 17. The move came after Ziegler was named a subject in a rape investigation. The Florida Center for Government Accountability was the first to report about the investigation […]

News Sports

National champions!

Photo of Celebration Bowl celebration Courtesy: Ashley Bigbee ATLANTA — The Florida A&M Rattlers are once again the HBCU National Champions after pulling off a 30-26 victory over the Howard University Bison on Saturday in the Celebration Bowl.  This historic win marks the first time FAMU has won the […]

Sports

Freshman Kjei Parker leading the Rattlers

Kjei Parker, a true freshman point guard at Florida A&M University, is more than ready to lead the Rattlers. Parker’s journey from high school at Winter Haven to the collegiate basketball world is a testament to his relentless work ethic and ability to overcome obstacles. Growing up in Lakeland, a […]

Lifestyles

Safety concerns remain paramount at FAMU

Five people — including four students — were injured in  a shooting during Morgan State University’s homecoming in early October. The incident left many shaken and canceled the school’s homecoming plans while the Baltimore police searched for the two suspects in the shooting, one of which was arrested almost two […]

Opinions

I got sick at the worst time

When I envisioned wrapping up the fall semester, I imagined a whirlwind of last-minute papers to write and assignments to complete. Final exams looming in the near future set the stage for nights cooped up inside, studying the hours away. While this indoor lifestyle did become a reality, the reason […]

News

FAMU College Democrats elect new leader

The FAMU College Democrats, a prominent political organization at Florida A&M University, recently held its annual elections, resulting in the appointment of a new president. The election process, which showcased the organization’s vibrant and engaged students, saw a diverse range of candidates vying for the position. Ultimately, Myriah Fox emerged […]

News

New director to oversee advising at FAMU

Florida A&M University has named Carlotta Mitchell as the new director of the Center for Academic Advising, where she will be tasked to oversee more than 30 academic advisers within the 14 colleges and schools at FAMU. Mitchell’s extensive experience over more than 25 years in higher education and her […]