Aaliyah Jihad and Crystal Valentine performed “To Be Black and Woman and Alive” in April, at the 2015 College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational. “These black girls need to watch out, ‘cause white girls is winning,” the duo powerfully began their poem. New York University (NYU) college students, Jihad and Valentine […]
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Music Fraternity Pays Homage with Black Arts Matter
Flyer courtesy of Omicron gamma chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia fraternity. The Omicron Gamma chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia fraternity performed on Florida A&M University’s campus at the Black Arts Matter concert Thursday. The event was held at the Foster-Tanner Recital Hall. The Omicron Gamma chapter is known for being the […]
Student Health Services Sponsors Domestic Violence Seminar
Dr. Melvena Wilson, Coordinator, Health Promotion & Outreach Student Health Services informing the student body on domestic violence. Photo Courtesy of Yayri Hazell As October draws to an end, so does Domestic Violence Awareness month. Student Health Services partnered with The Alpha Eta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Big Sister […]
McWilliams Resigns from FAMU BOT
Courtesy of Rattler Nation Florida A&M University Board of Trustee Member, Spurgeon McWilliams, has resigned from the BOT, effective immediately. McWilliams was appointed to the BOT by the Board of Governors in January 2011. The Board now has 11 members. McWilliams resignation comes after two failed votes to fire FAMU’s […]
Freshmen 15: Who’s really at Fault?
Photo Courtesy of Cenage Brain College students on Florida A&M University campus are blaming the food they are served on campus for their weight gain. Students around the world have been the victim of “Freshmen 15,” maybe it is because their always on the go, doing homework, going to the […]
The Freshmen First Year Experience
Being a freshman is something we have all experienced before, but being a college freshman is a radical change. The first semester for a Florida A&M University freshman is a learning experience. One that students seem to be enjoying so far. The freshman experience is a life changing event, which […]
FAMU goes Pink in Support of Breast Cancer
Photo courtesy of Anjelicia Bruton In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Florida A&M University has a full agenda planned to bring students together to learn the importance of what it means to think pink. According to BreastCancer.Org, “About 1 in 8 U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over […]
Lady Rattlers Strike the Tigers of SSU
Courtesy of Rattler Nation Blogspot The Florida A&M Volleyball team shutout the Lady Tigers of Savannah State University Sunday Oct. 25 at the Al Lawson Center. The Lady Rattlers got off to a shaky start at the beginning of the best of five match as the girls committed four errors […]
Florida A&M University Students Form New University Political Party
Six Rattlers have united to form The STRIKE Party, a new political party at Florida A&M University. Former SGA President Anthony Siders, Sean Siders, Kenneth Johnson, Jasmine Louis, Candace Daymond, and graduate senator Iman Sandifer, who is also the party’s chairman, founded the party on Oct. 25, 2014. However the […]
The Color Run 5K Race Invades Tallahassee
Photo By: Lauren Green The Color Run tour made a stop in Tallahassee to bring the “Happiest 5K on the Planet” to local residents. The Color Run began in March 2011 as an event used to promote happiness, healthiness, and individuality. This is the largest event series in the […]