Piggly Wiggly receives setting out a new shipment of produce post-hurricane. Photo submitted by Jina Gilliam. Citizens located in Florida’s Panhandle were affected by Hurricane Michael, some more than others. One store that suffered from more than a power outage was Piggly Wiggly on South Monroe Street. On Oct. 14, a […]
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Rattlers set sights on Celebration Bowl
FAMU is in position to run away with the MEAC title. Photo submitted by Ahmon Lott Riding the momentum from the biggest win of the season, the Florida A&M football team is now in an unfamiliar but ideal place. Thanks to their stirring come from behind 22-21 win at North […]
New Mount Zion and Kaylin’s Kids collect items for hurricane victims
New Mount Zion pastor Pastor Anton G. Elwood and his daughter Kaylin. Photo by Jasmina Lahens. Most Floridians are accustomed to hurricanes making landfall in their state. From hurricanes like Matthew, Charley, and Andrew, wicked storms are just apart of the Florida culture. However, not so much for those who […]
A defensive display
Dallas Oliver on the mound for the Rattlers against Brown University in March. Sydney Vigille | The FAMUAN Coach Jamey Shouppe and the Men's Baseball team finished off their fall 2018 schedule with a bang in a 4-2 victory over Coastal Alabama. After an hour delay, the Rattlers kicked off […]
FAMU students from Panama City talk about storm’s devastation
Foster's home in Panama City after Hurricane Micheal. Photo submitted by Ashley Foster. A couple of days after Florida A&M University’s homecoming festivities, students were taken aback after hearing reports of a hurricane that would affect the Florida Panhandle. The lives of Rattlers from around the Panhandle would change in a […]
Gadsden County begins road to recovery from Hurricane Michael
Less than 15 miles northwest of Tallahassee, Gadsden County was particularly hard hit by Hurricane Michael. Photo submitted by Julious Lowe. Residents of Gadsden County are still recovering from the devastation left behind from Hurricane Michael. Two weeks after the Category 4 storm struck, approximately 3,401 homes in Gadsden County, or […]
A-Town Wings comes to Tallahassee
A-Town Wings restaurant located at 360 W Tharpe St. Tallahassee, Fl. Photo submitted by Alyssa King. A-Town Wings has made its way to West Tharpe Street in Tallahassee – and to the state of Florida. A-Town Wings was founded in Atlanta in 2008 and has been expanding its restaurants in […]
Hurricane Michael brings change to the semester
The second floor of Coleman Library. Photo submitted by Jair Wright. School has been back in session for more than a week and some students still have not adjusted to the changes implemented by Hurricane Michael. Two weeks ago, Tallahassee was rocked by the arrival of the hurricane, which made landfall […]
Black Women in Medicine now active at FAMU
Maia Hardy, President, 1st-year doctor of pharmacy candidate (left) Chloe Henderson, Fundraising chair, 1st-year doctor of pharmacy candidate (right) pictured at the Ribbons for Healing station in Coleman library Photo submitted by De'Bria Payne. Black Women in Medicine is an organization for black women in the healthcare field to connect […]
The Undefeated calls Rattlers No. 1 midseason storyline
Willie Simmons making his debut as FAMU head coach on Sept. 1 against Fort Valley State. Sydne Vigille | The FAMUAN The Florida A&M Rattlers have arguably the best team in the MEAC with a 4-0 record in conference play. Perhaps even more noteworthy, they may also be the most compelling […]