Friday, October 18, 2024
In an influential stride toward addressing the affordable housing crisis, McDowell Housing Partners proudly hosted a grand opening ceremony and ribbon cutting Tuesday for Ekos Magnolia Oaks, a 110-unit low- and middle-income housing community nestled in the heart of Tallahassee’s south side. The development consists of 30 one-bedroom, 65 two-bedroom, […]
In a much hyped season opener, Florida A&M defeated Jackson State 28-10 to win the annual Orange Blossom Classic. The Rattlers ended a four-game losing streak to the Tigers with the win, and won their first Orange Blossom Classic since its revival in 2021. The Rattlers entered the locker room […]
Did you know there is a housing community for second-year and transfer students on Florida A&M’s campus? Rattlers RISE targets a select group of students in hopes of increased retention of transfer students and those returning for their third year. Rattlers RISE is a Residential Development Community initiated by the […]
Suicide is America’s 10th leading cause of death and the third-leading cause for ages 15-24. Declaring September “Suicide Prevention Month” brings awareness on how to lower the country’s rising suicide rates. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide rates rose 30% from 2000 to 2020, and ages […]
Set Friday has always been a tradition at Florida A&M University, including vendors, music, school spirit and a variety of fashion statements. Themes are given for each Set Friday to be interpreted by each student’s wardrobe. Students’ clothing choices reflect their moods, hairstyles and influences. From “outfit of the day” […]
The fall semester has begun, which means classes are back in full swing. Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism and Graphic Communications (SJGC) is excited to welcome students back, and ensure that each scholar is up to date on the new changes within the college and set up for a […]
Football is back in Tallahassee and hotels and businesses are already feeling the surge from fans. Florida State had its first home game this past Saturday, bringing in over 70,000 fans. Hotel rates also go up during this season. During home-game weekends the prices at hotels go up greatly while […]
Florida A&M University’s food pantry in the Student Health Services wing of the CASS Building has been a pivotal resource for FAMU students and the local community. Operating hours cater to both students, available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the broader community, with doors open […]
Music culture has been a hot topic in the summer of 2023, as two of the world’s most popular performers — Beyonce and Taylor Swift — are nearing the end of their prospective world tours. Taylor Swift’s Era tour, which has been the subject of multiple national headlines due to […]
Florida A&M University’s Student Government Association will soon hold its annual inauguration for the new student leaders on campus. This year’s inauguration will mark a 16-year milestone since all three “branch-head” positions were simultaneously filled by women. In 2007, Florida A&M welcomed Monique Gillum, Mellori Lumpkin and Magalie Yacinthe as […]