Living in a college town can have many perks like parties, clubs, and bars that tend to keep young adults busy. However, it can have its downsides too. The downside in a college town usually has to do with finding a job in the area. While in college, it can […]
Year: 2023
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S’mores and songs at Black History Month event
The February breeze on FAMU’s campus paired perfectly with s’mores on Thursday evening as the Efferson Student Union and Activities collaborated with the FAMU 2026 Campus Activities Board to organize “Karaoke ’n’ S’mores.” The event took place at in the Rattlers’ Den as part of the Black History […]
Apple appears to dominate on ‘the hill’
Syreena Williams, who is in her third year as a health science major at Florida A&M University, is a proud Apple owner. “I really love using my Apple devices. I nearly always have my iPad out in class. Apple is one brand you can expect you’ll see on campus. I […]
Do the Grammys rig nomination winners?
After the 65th annual Grammy Awards this past Sunday, the reoccurring speculation of ”Stock” winners have resurfaced. However, with the recent Grammy Awards wins on February 5th, the talk is only getting louder. If we reminisce back to previous Grammy shows, it is not uncommon to find our favorite artists […]
Award shows: So not worth watching
The Grammys, the MTV Video Music Awards, and the Billboard Music Awards, what do these have in common? These were all shows that our younger selves would stay up late to watch just so we could see our favorite artists perform or see them walk to the stage for their […]
Soledad O’Brien takes center stage
Soledad O’Brien believes we have to dig deep to uncover stories that have never been properly told. “People get left behind, and one of the things I like best about doing documentaries across the world is being able to save history. Accurate history is very important, and we need to […]
Students long for GVO, PrimeTime
We’ve come to expect a lively nightlife scene in Tallahassee. The capital city is the home to three colleges, and every club generates lots of attractions and revenue off students. But things have changed in the past year. The ratio of students to clubs is disproportionate, and student options have […]
Governor pushing for pay hike for state workers
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis last week released his $115 billion budget proposal for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. One item that immediately jumped out for the thousands who work for the state of Florida was a proposed 5% pay raise, beginning July 1. Though a seemingly exciting plan, the proposal will […]
Rattlers can enjoy BHM discounts at local Black-owned stores
In honor of Black History Month, Florida A&M student leaders Jasmine Daniels and YuKwon Toney are collaborating with local Black-owned businesses for their “Black and Business-Minded” initiative. For the month of February, students with a FAMU ID can benefit from 10-20% discounts at select businesses. All students have to do […]