With Hurricane Idalia crawling closer to Tallahassee and various other portions of north Florida, state schools are taking the necessary precautions to ensure all students are safe and at home during the storm’s expected arrival date. On Tuesday, August 29, FAMUINFO released a statement calling for the closure of Florida […]
Year: 2023
Tropical Storm Idalia creating its own path from Hurricane Ian
Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to head north through the Gulf of Mexico and make landfall along Florida’s Big Bend region, Floridians are skeptical as to whether or not Tropical Storm Idalia will make its way toward the Northwestern part of Florida or take a different approach like Hurricane […]
Remembering Andre ‘Dre’ Green
In a room full of emotions, Andre Green’s legacy lived on. Former colleague, and friend Percy Henry goes in depth about what it was like to know Andre and the shoes he now has to fill to make sure his work doesn’t go in vain. “The last three weeks […]
Does nepotism affect student organizations?
On the campus of Florida A&M University, organizations rolling out newly inducted members ended the spring semester with a bang. According to famu.edu, there are over 300 registered organizations on campus. It is possible for Rattlers to get involved in a variety of ways. The student body currently holds about […]
Relationships are important
Navigating through college can be stressful, but doing it with the support of professors who can offer guidance along the way can make the process much smoother. Many say your network is your net worth. That applies not only in the professional world but throughout your academic journey too. With […]
VIDEO: High hopes for ‘Ava’s Law’
A week to elevate and celebrate small businesses
Since 1983, the Big Bend Regional Small Business Week has served to elevate and celebrate small businesses. This year, amidst National Small Business Week, the Florida Small Business Development Center (FSBDC) at FAMU will host a three-day event to honor the businesses that serve as the backbone to Tallahassee’s local […]
Ready or not, students prepare for move-out day
As the spring 2023 semester comes to a close, students and housing staff at Florida A&M University are preparing for move-out. According to the university’s residence hall closing letter, all dorms will close at midnight on Sunday, May 7. However, students registered for summer A or C will be allowed […]
Spring sickness follows spring break
Spring sickness has arisen on Florida A&M University‘s campus since spring break. Students have been complaining of flu-like symptoms such as sore throat, fever, body aches and chills. Often, once students are tested they are quickly surprised with a positive COVID-19 test. During the pandemic students were able to take […]
Shooting at Island Seafood
Island Seafood Restaurant is at the center of attention due to a violent shootout that happened approximately around 9:38 p.m. at 1019 North Monroe Street on Saturday, April 22, in the Island Seafood parking lot. Island Seafood is a seafood restaurant located in Tallahassee. Island Seafood is known for its […]