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Lifestyles

Spectrum offers a safe space at FAMU

The fight for LGBT rights in America has been going on since the early 20th century.  For years people who identify as gay and lesbian have been bullied, ostracized, and felt unsafe in certain areas of society. Although the acceptance of people’s lifestyles has become more tolerant over time, […]

Lifestyles

Fake it till you make it at Fake Da Funk

The annual event that repeatedly brings out a massive crowd of students is set to take place in three weeks. On April 19, the Michigan Club plans to host yet another revered Fake Da Funk show that many students at Florida A&M University consider a highlight of the spring semester. […]

Opinions

Leave Bruno alone

Bruno Mars performing with his band live at The Apollo. Photo credit: CBS Bruno Mars is known for his mix of funk and R&B music, but he has recently been in the headlines because some are accusing him of cultural appropriation. Various music genres such as hip hop and R&B, […]

Lifestyles

It’s all about the shoes as Nike releases draw crowds

It was a sneaker lover’s delight this past weekend as two highly desired shoes released. Nike released two of its most anticipated shoes of 2018: The Air Jordan 3 Retro “Tinker” released Saturday in select retailers and online at Nike.com while the Sean Wotherspoon’s Air Max 97’s released March Monday […]

News

Rubio Visits FAMU

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio said he was opposed to arming public school teachers during a brief visit at Florida A&M University, Tuesday. “I don’t support the teacher arming thing. Number one, to be frank, there are some teachers I don’t want armed,” Rubio said. “I worry that if […]

News

Search continues for pharmacy dean

Photo credit: Rattler Nation   The search continues for a new leader at Florida A&M University’s College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. COPPS is one of five colleges or schools on campus in the midst of a search for a new dean. A meeting took place Tuesday in Room 320 […]

Sports

Thomas: FAMU football on brink of new era

Florida A&M wide receiver Patrick Thomas has no doubt that 2018 will be a different story for the Rattlers’ football program. The second- year transfer student from Union, New Jersey, is excited after being red-shirted last season. And he feels that new head coach Willie Simmons is bringing the team […]