Florida A&M is home to Rattlers from near and far. Most who set foot on campus as freshmen leave with a different mindset, new experiences, a newfound interest or all of the above. While these facets of life are important, they are not the only things that matter. It […]
Author: Jasmine Mitchell
When they reminisce over Champion
The crowd was small and the décor was simple at the remembrance ceremony for Robert Champion last week. The usual sharing of smiles and memories of happier times did not seem to be the main focus. I have attended my fair share of remembrance ceremonies and this one paled […]
Violence is not the answer
Last week, tensions between the Gaza strip and Israel peaked and turned into a series of deadly rocket fire and drone bombings, but the region at the edge of the Mediterranean Sea is no stranger to bloodshed. First, I will give you all a little history lesson. According to […]
Shoppers and workers bear Black Friday madness
It’s 11:30 p.m. and day care owner Lisa Walker prepares for long lines, rushed individuals and chaos. It’s Black Friday- the day that people gather after Thanksgiving to get the best deals and lowest prices on different items from electronics to clothing. “I like to start my shopping at […]
Museum offers fun for children over holiday break
The Mary Brogan Museum is giving parents and children something to look forward to this holiday season. While children are out of school on winter break, parents can enroll them in the holiday camp “All That”. Registration for camp All That began Nov. 1 and is offered to four-year-olds […]
Tallahassee community leaders, students band together for Thanksgiving giveaway
A number of Tallahassee families will get a surprise from Florida A&M, Tallahassee Community College and Tallahassee officials that they can be thankful for. Ray Bellamy, a FAMU academic adviser, organized a meeting with FAMU and TCC administrators, Tallahassee Police Chief Dennis Jones, Sheriff Larry Campbell and several students […]
Rattlers remember Robert Champion
A small group of about 40 people, including members of The Marching 100, came together Monday evening to commemorate Robert Champion’s life and legacy. Nov. 19 marked one year since the death of Florida A&M drum major Robert Champion. Champion was beaten to death by his fellow band mates […]
FAMU students place in FSU poetry contest
Poetic Lyricism hosted the 4th Annual Collegiate Poetry Slam, featuring performers from Florida A&M and Florida State University. The event was a unification of two events; the Indie Slot Slam Finals, and the Team Slam. There were three rounds, five judges and 5 individual poets. After each performance, the judges […]
Rattlers romp Rams 86-63
The Florida A&M Rattlers defeated the Albany State Rams 86-63 November 1, 2012 at The Al Lawson Center in an exhibition game that served as revenge for the Rattlers as they lost to the Rams last year. The Rattlers had a slow start in the first half but picked […]
BP oil spill affects Tallahassee business owners
Oil giant BP has agreed to pay $4.5 billion dollars in criminal fees stemming from the oil spill in the gulf and plead guilty to criminal misconduct in the Deepwater Horizon disaster. In addition to it being the largest criminal fine in the history of the United States, it […]