The elite competitors continue for the Florida A&M University track and field team. This time, the team traveled to Gainesville, Florida, to compete in the high-level Tom Jones Memorial Invitational. This two-day event started on April 12th and went on until April 13th. Both days were filled with field and […]
Author: Jeffery Hood Jr | Staff Writer
Can the Rattlers go back-to-back?
On April 12th, the Rattlers hosted their annual orange and green spring game at Ken Riley Field, Bragg Memorial Stadium, showcasing promise on both offensive and defensive fronts. Team Green secured a 14-7 victory, marking an improvement over the previous year’s performance. The Rattlers’ impressive showing instilled confidence that they […]
Monday’s meeting draws plans for elections
Despite Monday’s senate meeting being delayed for over an hour, it was efficient. The meeting answered many questions about the procedures for the upcoming elections for the next academic year. One of the topics at the top of the agenda was the upcoming senate elections. President Mondelus vetoed a bill […]
Gen Z and the housing market
In the midst of the United States’ frozen housing market, President Joe Biden recently unveiled a $258 billion housing proposal that will mark a significant stride toward addressing the pressing issue of affordable housing. With soaring prices and declining availability, the American housing market has become increasingly inaccessible to many, […]
State set to cover cost for skin cancer screenings
Living in a place where the nickname is the Sunshine State, Florida residents should know that skin cancer screenings are a top priority. Recognizing the importance of early detection and prevention, House Bill 241 has emerged as a pivotal step toward ensuring comprehensive coverage for such screenings across the state. […]
Joseph DeRosier makes history at FAMU
Making history is only the beginning for talented track athlete and freshman graphic design student Joseph DeRosier, who constantly showcases speed and skill. DeRosier, a 20-year-old from Maryland, has etched his name in the school’s record books by breaking a record in the 110-meter hurdles. The previous record, which had […]
Laundry: A constant issue for students
Doing laundry on campus is a hassle for many students, especially first-year students adjusting to this new way of living. Some students believe there aren’t enough washer machines and dryers compared to the number of people living in the dorms. Towers South is one of the newer dorms at Florida […]
VIDEO: Tennis team beats Alabama State
After viral video, a 10-day sentence
On Monday, following a two day trial, a Leon County jury found Calvin Riley, Sr. guilty of driving under the influence. Riley was sentenced to 10 days in jail and six months of probation. Last week, a video snippet of police body cam footage from the traffic stop that led […]
Students with learning disabilities require extra help
Curiosity arises regarding the efficacy of the education curriculum in Florida as April brings in National Autism Awareness Month. According to a report by the Florida Department of Education, only 30% of students in the state with learning disabilities are reading at grade level by the end of third grade, […]