Sunday, September 22, 2024
Photo credit: Nallah Brown Healthcare professionals have had to prepare for an early outbreak of Influenza this winter. The flu is widespread in all 49 continental U.S states except Hawaii. It’s what some have called the worst flu season in 10 years. Influenza, or the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness […]
Photo credit: Sydne Vigille In the midst of Miami’s rising star Amara La Negra, the topic of colorism within the Afro-Latinx community is being addressed head-on. Amara La Negra is an Afro-Latina singer, who during the filming of VH1’s new show Love and Hip-Hop: Miami, was criticized by music producer […]
Photo credit: Sydne Vigille Expectations are still high for the FAMU Women’s Basketball team as they look to continue to improve in conference play. The Lady Rattlers will have their work cut out for them, with four of the next five games being on the road, including an expected tough […]
Students gather outside the entrance of the jam-packed Galimore Lanes Main Event. | Photo credit: Troy Townsend The inaugural Galimore Lanes Main Event at Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) Galimore Lanes bowling alley was a major success and looks to bring a familiar culture back to FAMU. The event, which took place […]
When it comes to student entrepreneurs, the campus of Florida A&M University is filled with them. From talented hairstylists, barbers, and makeup artists to up and coming business owners. Recently an Instagram page “@Rattlersinbusiness” was created showcasing many of these student entrepreneurs. Fredline Pierre, a fourth-year pre-occupational therapy student from […]
Marvin Green Jr., a Florida A&M grad, has made himself well known within FAMU athletics. In addition to his duties as an assistant athletic director, he has coached the SimplyMarvelous flag football team since 1995 and it has won 10 national championships to date. Although the team has received considerable […]
Statue of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune at Bethune-Cookman University History is in the process of being made as a bill to grant Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune a statue in the National Statuary Hall to represent the state of Florida will be passed as soon as next Wednesday. Dr. Bethune, […]
The Sustainability Education Engagement Destination (S.E.E.D.) Photo credit: Thaddaeus Watkins The Sustainability Institute is Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s (FAMU) premier interdisciplinary center that concentrates on pressing issues, such as, the environment, sustainability and climate change. The objective of the Sustainability Institute is to bond the many talents and […]
With only a few weeks left before the start of a new season, FAMU baseball is preparing to continue its winning ways. The Rattlers went 27-26 last year, and made it to the MEAC semifinal game only to lose to arch-rival Benthue-Cookman. This season their motto is “more.” “We want […]
Photo credit: iStock Being knowledgeable about money management, budgeting, and other technicalities of finance is not an earnest way to success; however, it’s a great start. When speaking about finances to college students, topics such as credit card debt, college loans, and personal financial tips make most students cringe. Getting […]