Senior guard Justin Ravenel hitting one of his many 3-pointers against NCCU Feb. 4. Photo Submitted by Ahmon Lott. The Rattler men’s basketball team seems to be hitting their stride at the right time. After defeating North Carolina Central 73-57 on Monday, the team has now won five straight games, […]
Author: Ahmon Lott I Staff Reporter
Shirley Chisholm: A trailblazer who must be remembered
Rep. Ayanna Pressley replicating Shirley Chisholm's pose in the halls of the U.S. Capitol building. Photo courtesy of Ayanna Pressley's Twitter. Before there was Sen. Kamala Harris, before there was Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, before there was President Barack Obama— there was Shirley Anita Chisholm. Chisholm was a 5-foot-3-inch, 103-pound powerhouse. […]
Metz improves non-meat options at FAMU
Photo courtesy of Metz website. Veganism has taken the millennial generation by storm. According to mercyforanimals.org, 70 percent of the world population is decreasing meat consumption or giving up meat all together. This shift is evident across the country as different food establishments are introducing their new and improved black […]
FAMU Athletics’ Vaughn Wilson to resign this summer
Vaughn Wilson (right) standing next to his late father Roosevelt Wilson (left). Photo courtesy of Facebook. Current FAMU Athletics associate director of intercollegiate athletics Vaughn Wilson plans to step down from his position this summer. Wilson has officially turned in his resignation letter according to the Tallahassee Democrat, and plans to step […]
Rattlers’ losing streak now at 4
Auryel Perkins, guard, and Tyra James, forward, on defense during Monday night’s basketball game against North Carolina Central. Photo Submitted by Chapelle Johnson. The Florida A&M women’s basketball team just couldn’t close out a tough game Monday night against North Carolina Central, losing 64-57 at the Lawson Center for the […]
Gaither Gym closed until April
Students at the Anti-Hazing Seminar walking up to student organizations getting to know them and waiting for the seminar to begin. Photo Submitted by Christopher Miller. Jake Gaither Gymnasium closed its doors on Saturday after the annual United We Dance showcase. The gym, scheduled to reopen in April, is a […]
The never-ending debate: To live on-campus, or off?
Stock image courtesy of Google. For most undergraduates attending a four-year institution, college represents the first real opportunity to live away from home. As you grow and spread your wings, slowly easing into adulthood, you’ll definitely need a place to stay. While most universities provide dorms for their students, there […]
Neighborhood Medical Center active on campus
Courtesy of neighborhoodmedicalcenter.org Neighborhood Medical Center has been involved with FAMU for more than a decade, providing medical services and internship opportunities to FAMU students. It works closely with the nursing, pharmacy and allied health programs, as well as the social work program educating students, and giving them internship opportunities. It […]
This alumna empowers other women
Photo Submitted by DeTroyia Hardy. A conversation is defined as an exchange of data between two or more people, in which news and ideas are shared. Conversations allow the parties involved to discuss information given and received. Tamarrah Tarver believes life and death is in the power of the tongue. […]
How to beat Jack Frost
Photo Submitted by C.J. Bryant. In the hilly North Florida city of Tallahassee, the winters can be bitter. It can be a jarring change in climate if you are from other parts of Florida or a familiar feeling if you are from further north. Regardless of where you’re from, you are […]