Year: 2023

Lifestyles

Poblano’s returns to Rattler’s Kitchen

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 […]

Opinions

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 […]

Lifestyles

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 […]

News

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 […]

Sports

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 […]

Lifestyles

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: […]

News

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 […]