Gov. Rick Scott and state Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam won’t be sitting down for drinks anytime soon as the pair continue to clash on important topics. Putnam is one of the three cabinet members elected to help Scott shape policy and supervise the state’s agencies. Scott continues to push the importance […]
Author: Alecia Collins
Young Producer Makes his Mark in the Hip-Hop Industry
DT Spacely: Courtesy of Hip-Hop Digital Popular songs like “Walk Thru” and “Flex” have captivated the ears of listeners across the nation and charted Billboard. A recent project by a popular Atlanta artist has shifted the spotlight onto the producer. Hip-Hop artist Rich Homie Quan surprised the internet with his […]
Major Stress: A Problem among College Students
It is safe to say college students nationwide often find themselves comparing their stress levels to other students especially those who seeking a different than theirs. Walking through campus headed to get something to eat or heading to another class, it is not uncommon to hear business students arguing […]
Think Twice Before You Pack Your Luggage
Courtesy of Tallahassee Democrat More than 4,100 pounds of prohibited items have been confiscated this year by Transportation Security Administration [TSA] officers during checkpoint screenings at Tallahassee International Airport. During a press conference held at the airport on Wednesday, TSA had a table outside the TSA checkpoint with items laid […]
Florida A&M University commemorates Founders’ Day
Photo by: Nathaniel Price/The Famuan Florida A&M University assembled in Jake Gaither Gymnasium for the Observance of Founder’s Day, honoring fallen Rattlers on Thursday. James Moran, Ph.D., assistant director of advancement and alumni affairs welcomed students, faculty, staff and alumni. “Welcome to the college of love and charity, welcome […]
The Butterfly Effect: Tallahassee’s Day Family Visit Pope Francis
Photo courtesy of Theresa Day Theresa Day is a single mother of six children all under the age of 13. She works part time caring for a child with special needs and home school’s three of her children. Her children are well behaved and are always willing to lend a […]
FAMU Still Getting Implemented Into New Program
Courtesy of Tallahassee Democrat The Florida A&M [FAMU] Rattlers are still getting acquainted to the new system under Head Coach Alex Wood after an agonizing start to the season. Last year under former head Coach Earl Holmes, FAMU applied a run heavy offensive scheme with a 3-4 defense, meanwhile, the […]
Rattlers Women’s Cross Country Team Prepared to Compete in FSU Invitational
Courtesy of Florida A&M Sports Information The Florida A&M University [FAMU] Rattlers' three-peat Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference [MEAC] champions will be in attendance at the FSU Women's Cross Country Invitational on Friday, starting at 5 p.m. This Invitational will mark the team’s fourth meet of the 2015 season with most of […]
Exposure to Endocrine-disrupting Chemicals Links to Rising Diabetes and Obesity Risk
New evidence ties endocrine-disrupting chemical exposure to two major health threats in society: diabetes and obesity, according to the Endocrine Society. The Endocrine Society experts spoke on the issue after addressing the International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM4) in Switzerland along with the importance of using scientific approaches to limit […]
Breaking News: Alan Williams Announces Candidacy for Supervisor of Elections
Rep. Alan Williams, D-Tallahassee. Courtesy of Rattler Nation Blogspot A Florida A&M Alumnus is making plans to make strides in the Florida House of Representatives. Democratic House member, Rep. Alan Williams, D-Tallahassee, has filed to officially run for Leon County Supervisor of Elections in 2016. "Rep. Alan Williams is […]