Get ready, get set, go! On Saturday, the Girl Scouts of the Florida Panhandle presented their 24th annual “Run for the Cookies 5K and one mile Run/Walk.” The event, which took place at Tallahassee Community College, featured the Girl Scouts of the Florida Panhandle and the Tallahassee Community. While Boy […]
Author: Brea Hollingsworth
Students learn what makes a black renaissance man
In hopes of educating students on concepts like professionalism and branding, Teach for America presented an event Tuesday, in the Rattler’s Den titled, “Iron Sharpens Iron: Becoming The Black Renaissance Man.” Teach for America is a non-profit organization that enlist graduating seniors to work in low-income communities to strengthen the […]
The Electoral Commission proposes new dates for Spring Elections
The FAMU Electoral Commission met Monday, with members of the Student Senate’s Elections and Appointments Committee to discuss new election dates for the spring student body elections. Electoral Commissioner Bria Jefferson, who recently ascended into office after the resignation of former Commissioner Adrienne Floyd, presented a proposed set of […]
FAMU Holds Hidden Gem in Brain Bowl Team
Florida A&M University attracts people from all walks of life. Whether it’s academic prestige, the talented Marching 100 band or the beautiful campus, there is place for everyone on “The Hill.” More than two hundred groups and organizations that FAMU offers is the small but mighty Brain Bowl team. In […]
Student Leaders and Administration hold Press Conference
On Monday, student leaders of the Florida A&M University Student Government Association convened a press conference to announce their grievances with the university administration regarding recent SGA election proceedings. Student Senate President Brandon Johnson, along with Student Body Vice President Paris Ellis, Student Supreme Court Chief Justice Ronald Nelson, Attorney […]
Rattler Productions Debuts New Weekly Sports Show
The same team that brought Rattler fans the “Fox Sports” show and “The New Voice of Bragg” Courtesy of FAMU Sports Information Center last summer is now bringing a new show to further engage sports fans in the Rattler Nation. Rattler Productions, a production company within the Athletics Department, will […]
Uber Takes Backseat to Lyft Amid Protests
Uber took a hit following accusations of breaking New York taxi drivers’ strike at JFK airport, where two Iraqi immigrants were detained on Jan. 28 following President Donald Trump’s immigration ban against seven Muslim-majority countries. Protesters stormed social media sites with a viral #DeleteUber campaign and began to boycott the […]
How to survive Valentine’s Day single
The time of the year where happily paired couples celebrate their unity is here. Valentine’s Day is known to be an anticipated special day to share with your loved ones, being surrounded by hearts, chocolate, and flowers. On the other hand, being single on Valentine’s Day can be dreadful. […]
Panel discussion shares how to be “single with a purpose”
Florida A&M University’s students are saying that young adults all over the world are becoming tired of giving themselves to empty people who show their disinterest in loving them — the right way. For that reason, students say they are making the choice to be celibate which, they say, is […]
Rattlers moved through music and history
Florida A&M University’s Royal Court glided into Jake Gaither Gymnasium-Friday morning, decked in brightly colored tribal prints and traditional African garb. They were joined by a crowd over 100 students. Faculty and community members came together to honor the culture of their ancestors this February at FAMU’s Annual Black History […]