Friday, November 15, 2024
David Jackson III makes strides in his upcoming position for SGA President Photo credit: David Jackson III Since 2016, the Student Government Association at Florida A&M University (FAMU) has come through a couple of rough tumble elections. Plagued by accusations and court proceedings involving election tampering, re-vote, impeachment and resignation, the […]
Photo credit: Sydne Vigille Despite Thursday’s 89-77 loss to arch-rival Bethune-Cookman, the FAMU men’s basketball team ended the regular season on a strong note — winning three of its final four games going into this week’s MEAC Tournament. The Rattlers (8-24, 7-9 in MEAC) will take on Howard (10-22, 7-9) […]
Center for Viticulture and Small Fruit Research wine processing and grape research room. | Photo credit: Thaddaeus Watkins To uphold a legacy and increase knowledge of grapes, researchers at Florida A&M are being put to the test. Expectations are required to continue the capabilities and future of grapes and wines produced at […]
Natural herbs and oils that are blended into medicinal concoctions using a mortar and pestle. | Photo credit: Getty Images There is no direct definition of natural remedies. However, the African-American community makes use of the term often when confronted with illness. Natural remedies can be the use of herbs, […]
With humble beginnings as a tiny storefront on Gaines Street, to a chance to be one of the only independent businesses located in the Governor’s Square Mall, the road to success for Pink Shoe Bag hasn’t been an easy journey. Anthony Castro, owner of this women’s shoe store, first opened […]
Chelsey Brown is a graduate student at Florida A&M. She has a handicap parking permit, but too often Brown finds that the spaces reserved for handicap parking on campus are occupied by vehicles without a permit. “When it comes to the availability of handicap parking spots, I definitely feel that […]
The men's tennis team fell to the Troy University Trojans, suffering a 6-1 loss on their home court on Friday afternoon. Photo credit: Asia Irvin The Florida A&M Rattlers fell to the Troy University Trojans, suffering a critical 6-1 loss on their home court on February 23. The Trojans swept the […]
Photo credit: Sydne Vigille When you think about Florida A&M University (FAMU) the eternal flame will always come to mind. Whether it’s walking to class, taking graduation pictures, honoring a fellow Rattler who has died, or FAMU students coming together, the eternal flame is symbolic of Rattler excellence. The eternal […]
Photo credit: Unique Wonders “I am a wife, a mother, then a business owner,” says Rochelle Johnson, co-owner of Unique Wonders on Lake Bradford Road. Johnson’s partner in the business is her husband, Willie Johnson. She was born and raised in Nassau in the Bahamas. This is where she […]
Some of the entrepreneurs showcasing their products. Photo credit: Albert Hayes Fredline Pierre, a FAMU student and founder of RattlersinBusiness, believes students need to support one another. That’s why she was happy to partner with the Office of Student Activiites on Wednesday for an event where it was possible […]