Since returning to campus for the new academic year, students have seen a lot of changes on campus. One change that appears to have caught upperclassmen by surprise is that Poblano’s, a Latin inspired restaurant, is back on campus after its sudden removal during summer 2022. Poblano’s is also a […]
Year: 2023
Gone but never forgotten
Florida A&M University is steeped in history, tradition, and educational excellence. One of the university’s most iconic and historic buildings is Gibbs Hall. Named after the renowned African-American leader William H. Gray, Jr., Gibbs Hall stands as a testament to FAMU’s commitment to preserving its heritage while adapting to the […]
Whitted’s journey is far from over
When FAMU senior business major Brooke Whitted first got accepted into college, she looked far and wide for university apparel that fit her sense of style and school spirit. After not finding the perfect garment, she decided to start a clothing line of her own. Founded in 2021, Cotton Creations […]
Housing applications being accepted after extensive waitlist
Vacant rooms in on-campus housing on Florida A&M University’s campus have sparked disappointment and questions from denied student applicants. FAMU has struggled in recent years to provide enough on-campus housing for both incoming and returning students. To combat this issue, FAMU purchased Citivue and Brooklyn Yards, now Rattler Pointe, last […]
Rattlers return home for the Florida A&M Invitational
The Florida A&M women’s volleyball team hosted the Florida A&M Invitational tournament this past weekend. This is the third tournament for the Rattlers in the first three weeks of the 2023-24 season. The Rattlers opened the invitational facing off against the University of South Alabama on Thursday. These two teams […]
Students can save money with Rattler’s Pack. Or not
With a new school year comes countless expenses including tuition, housing, meals, books and more. While there are not as many ways to cut corners with fixed housing rates or tuition, the Florida A&M University bookstore has come up with what it believes is a money-saving alternative to individually buying […]
Set Friday is FAMU
Florida A&M University students returned to campus for the first full week of classes after Hurricane Idalia swept across Florida, causing several delays. But what better way is there to kick off that true first weekend other than attending the very first Set Friday of the school year? Imagine this: […]
Looking at FAMU’s last Orange Blossom Classic, for now
After being a staple in the Orange Blossom Classic since its founding in 1933, Florida A&M University played in its final Classic – for now, at least – on last Sunday, leaving fans to wonder whether the program could return in the future. “The two [FAMU and the Orange Blossom […]
Hurricane Idalia: the calm after the storm
The Tallahassee community managed to escape a direct hit from a hurricane for the second year in a row. Initially starting off as a Category 3, Hurricane Idalia made landfall as a Category 4 on Wednesday, August 30 around 7:45 a.m. near Keaton Beach. Although no severe damages and flooding […]
College: a good investment or a time filler?
Graduation season is a time filled with a whirlwind of emotions. The bustle of seniors in and out of the registrar and financial aid office, scrambling to get every credit counted and every dollar matched. It is both a bittersweet time and an era filled with uncertainty about what is […]