The Florida A&M men’s basketball team tipped off in the Lawson Center on Saturday as they faced the Grambling State University Tigers. The Rattlers, who hlost 69-55, are currently 7-19 on the season and sit in 11th place within the SWAC. With hopes of qualifying for the SWAC tournament, the […]
Year: 2023
Let’s do better next Black History Month
A lot of African American inventors who’ve made a significant impact on society do not get the recognition they deserve. There are many African Americans who have made history and are not being recognized for their work. Too many of us know only about the most popular influencers such as […]
FAMU baseball falls to Mercer in tough loss
FAMU’s men’s baseball team fell short to the Mercer Bears in their second straight game Tuesday afternoon at Moore-Kittles field. Although FAMU lost the game 8-7, the Rattlers pushed through thirteen innings and had fans on the edge of their seats. The Rattlers came into this game looking to bounce […]
House bill pushes back school start times
Florida middle and high school students may finally catch up on sleep as a new house bill proposes later school start times. Representative John Paul Temple, R-Wildwood, filed HB 733, which would mandate later school start times for most Florida middle and high schools. The bill would require that middle […]
SJGC kicks off search for more faculty
Faculty in the School of Journalism & Graphic Communication held a Zoom meeting Friday to continue the search for an associate dean of student success. At the start of the meeting, Sonya Stephens, who has served as SJGC’s associate dean since March 2020, greeted everyone and listed the rules and […]
Disney Storyteller Scholarship winners named
This week the Disney Storytellers Fund announced the 18 winners of the first scholarship. The group of juniors and seniors are all students in the School of Journalism & Graphic Communication at FAMU who have gotten the chance to jumpstart their careers. Not only do they get to elevate their […]
Voter turn-out an issue for campus elections
Elections are a critical part in determining the future of student life at Florida A&M University, and how the school operates on numerous issues and topics. The Student Government Association is designed to be the bridge between the university’s administration and the student body on every level. SGA acts as […]
“FAM-U I LOVE THEE, ” but why are students nowhere to be seen for spring sports?
Sporting events at Florida A&M are a place to unite those within the Rattler community, especially within the student body. Students put their studies aside to root for their peers throughout the week or on the weekends. However, the stands have become more vacant from the beginning of the school […]
Harambee festival preview
In an effort to close out Black History Month with a bang, the Florida A&M University Harambee Festival is set to kick off this upcoming Saturday at Cascades Park. A day highlighting Black culture, music, and businesses will begin at 11 a.m. and run until 7 p.m. Guests look forward […]
Asya Griffin moderates FPRA panel discussion
The event, “Exploring Careers in Public Relations,” was presented by SJGC’s Office of Jobs and Internships and the Florida Public Relations Association’s (FPRA) Capital Chapter. The panelist’s driving message on Tuesday was ‘let’s keep more talent in Tallahassee.’ Asya M. Griffin, a fourth-year public relations student from Tallahassee, shined as […]