Year: 2023

Lifestyles

What’s a vegan Rattler to do?

Kieth Weir, who is in his fourth year as a political science major at Florida A&M University, converted to a vegan lifestyle during his time on “the hill.” “I truly appreciate being taken vegan. I got started on it around three years ago and haven’t stopped since,” he said. “I […]

News

Few know about FAMU’s new parking area

Students at Florida A&M University routinely have difficulties parking on campus, and it has often resulted in students being late to classes. Due to the scarcity of parking spaces, students are waiting for spots to open or are parking illegally. In the midst of administrators and teachers trying to get […]

Lifestyles

Riley museum a valuable local resource

The John G. Riley Center and Museum includes a visitors’ center where you can learn about the Atlantic slave trade and African artifacts. Next to the center is John G. Riley’s original house. It includes the original living room, an animatron of Riley and artifacts of what might have been […]

Sports

Rattlers finish January on a good note

The Rattlers defeated the Hornets with a score of 69-58.   The Rattlers had an abundance of energy at the start of the game and took a solid defensive approach starting the first half.   They forced the Hornets into contested shots, running them off the line and extending their catches. Throughout […]

Sports

FAMU women fall to ASU, 77-68

The Alabama State Hornets came out the gate hot, starting the game with a 7-0 run. The Lady Rattlers were not discouraged and quickly rallied mid-way through the first quarter.  The Lady Rattlers’ 2-3 zone energy picked up, causing the Yellow Jackets’ offense problems. They made it tough for Alabama […]

Lifestyles

Rising rents impact students

According to Rent Café, the average rent for an apartment in Tallahassee is $1,568 and the average apartment size is 1,070 square feet. Compared to other cities in Florida, Tallahassee is considered to be on the lower end of the rental range. Despite this, the increase in rent prices has […]

Lifestyles

BSU at FSU celebrates Black History Month

The Black Student Union at Florida State University is gearing up for exhilarating events during Black History Month, as well as celebrating its 55th anniversary. According to the FSU website, the Department of History wrote that African American students started matriculating at FSU in the 1960s. By 1968, The Black […]

Sports

FAMU aims to be pipeline to NFL

The traits of a star athlete go far beyond their notable playing skills. It takes a disciplined mindset, strong worth ethic, professionalism and so much more. It may not be every college athlete’s dream to go pro, but for the majority, it is a huge goal. Markquese Bell, a recent […]

Lifestyles

Vegan Cafe a stepping stone to Apollo Theater

The Social Vegan is one of the newest sensations in Tallahassee. While providing the city with innovative and delectable plant-based dishes, it has also found a way to spotlight local talent. Every Thursday people are invited to showcase their talents while enjoying a variety of vegan foods and drinks. Those […]