Florida A&M faculty and administration are working together to decrease the number of students who struggle with obesity and help them transition into leading more healthy and fit lives. Tanya Tatum, director of Student Health Services, attributes the rising number of overweight students to a family history of bad eating […]
Author: Marcus Scott
Lucy and Leo Cakery
If you are looking for a great place to treat yourself to something nice and special you should visit the Lucy and Leo’s Cakery. Lucy and Leo’s Cup Cakery is a cozy little bakery that is located on Thomasville Rd right after the Whataburger. As I pulled into the drive […]
FAMU students struggle with their inability to cook
Throughout the campus of Florida A&M University, there are students who simply cannot cook. Not being able to cook has caused them to spend more money trying to maintain a steady flow of food on their table. ” I can’t cook so, I go to the café or a friend […]
Florida A&M hosts African Caribbean Concert on Friday
Florida A&M will host the African Caribbean Concert on April 16, sponsored by the Office of Black Diasporan Culture. The concert will feature performances by Dromatala, The TCC African Drum and Dance Ensemble, Rhythm Rushers Junkanoo Band, and a host of other special guest. The African Caribbean Concert will be […]
Food Chains Revamp Menus
Throughout the campus of Florida A&M, there are students who simply cannot cook. Not being able to cook has caused them to spend more money trying to keep food on their table. Freshman Brooke Edwards says quick meals and fast food are her main sources for food. “I can’t […]
Fire erupts at Jones Hall
Roofing materials ignited on the top floor of Jones Hall Thursday, sending black smoke rising above the Florida A&M campus. The building was empty except for a work crew in the basement. No injuries were reported, according to the Tallahassee Fire Department. A few students said they saw the fire […]
Semana Santa’s adventures
The last couple of weeks have been filled with exciting trips to Samana, 27 Charcos, and Rio San Juan. There is only about three weeks left in my journey and my last few trips have reminded me why I came here. We recently went to Samana and Las Terrenas as […]
How to dress to impress
Student’s hearts are racing as Graduation time approaches. Many rattlers are bracing themselves for their Capstone interviews. So exactly what are Capstones you may ask. A Capstone is an exit interview conducted much like a job interview. The student is given the opportunity to display their best work to faculty […]
After eight game slump FAMU baseball finally wins
The Rattlers were hungry for victory after an eight game slump as they went up against the Alabama State University Hornets. Wednesday afternoon, pitcher Steven Dollar took the mound at Moore-Kittles Field with the crowd cheering on for a win. With all eyes on him, Dollar retired the side leaving […]
New Leaf market brings innovation to Tallahassee
Many students look for healthier ways to eat during their years in college, well one place that caters to needs of healthy living is the “New Leaf Market.” Located on Appalachee parkway next to crispers, this food market has developed over the years. It started in 1974 as a cooperatively […]