Asya Griffin, a fourth-year public relations major at Florida A&M University, served as moderator of Tuesday’s event that was designed especially with other PR majors in mind. “I am strongly considering membership in the Florida Public Relations Association due to my exposure to the organization during my fellowship at the […]
Year: 2023
Outdoor season next for FAMU track
The Florida A&M track team has successfully closed out its indoor season and is preparing to transition into a winning outdoor season. The biggest difference between the two seasons is the number of meters on the track. On an indoor track, there are only 200 meters, while on an outdoor […]
Planning the ideal spring break
Spring break is the most exciting and anticipated break of the year. It is the one break when many students travel and create lifelong memories together for the first time. There are many different ways you can enjoy your spring break whether you decide to travel or stay in Tallahassee. […]
JetBlue to offer flights between Tallahassee and Fort Lauderdale
JetBlue Airlines has announced that it will begin offering flights between Tallahassee and Fort Lauderdale in January 2024, the first step in company plans to widely expand their services in Florida as their intended merger with Spirit Airlines approaches. “We commend JetBlue for expanding and providing more direct flights between […]
Purchase of Citivue adds 116 beds
Florida A&M University expanded its housing options in October with the purchase of 118-bed Light House at Brooklyn Yard, named Rattler Pointe by junior Ashona Graves. That expansion continued earlier this month when the university announced that it had purchased the 116-bed Citivue complex for $12.7 million. It is located […]
The feeling of triumph and defeat: FAMU election results revealed
Campaign week came to a close Tuesday for candidates at Florida A&M University for the 2023-2024 academic year. Polls were opened at 8 a.m. and closed at 6 p.m., with the results being revealed several hours later via Instagram live on the FAMU Electoral Commission page and posted to iStrike […]
Let’s break down spring elections
Spring elections are in full effect; students can vote for not only the royal court but also student government positions. FAMU students are gearing up to go to the voting polls. But do they actually know the duties and the responsibility that each position holds? SGA positions on the ballot […]
Robinson touts FAMU’s rise during annual address
Florida A&M President Larry Robinson reflected on the accomplishments of the university’s students, faculty and staff Wednesday during his annual state of the university address. Robinson also showcased what “Rattler Nation” can anticipate during the upcoming school year. FAMU has received a record-breaking number of student applicants for fall 2023, […]
Evolving Kearney Center a valuable resource
The Kearney Center is determined to reduce the homeless population in Leon County. The local one-stop shop applies numerous strategies in order to transition displaced individuals into a more permanent environment. The center, located at 2650 Municipal Way, has been in operation at its current location since 2015, and has […]
Students at FSU aid earthquake victims
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey near the city of Antakya near the border with Syria on Feb. 6. Earlier quakes in the region killed an estimated 44,000 people in Turkey and Syria with tens of thousands more left homeless. The earthquake was followed by a 5.8 aftershock three minutes […]