Saturday, April 20, 2024
Florida A&M University’s housing department has been adjusting to unexpected changes within the program that occurred last fall. These changes have affected students who work as resident assistants (RA). Student staff members were notified in March of 2019 of the regulation for the 2019-2020 academic year. Kiera Mitchell, a junior […]
If you enjoy indulging in any activities that include tobacco and you are under the age of 21, chances are, your fun may be short-lived. The Tobacco 21 law was approved last year after legislation was passed that raised the age limit on the purchase of tobacco and e-cigarettes. It […]
Students at Florida A&M University expressed excitement, optimism and even outrage over the unmasking of FAMU’s mascot, Venom. It happened during the winter break when the student who has been wearing the Venom costume for more than two years asked to be interviewed “unmasked” in a documentary produced by two […]
Committees in both the Florida Senate and House of Representatives approved bills Wednesday to amend the state’s guardianship statutes in light of last year’s accounts of guardians engaging in financial exploitation. The Senate Committee on Children, Families and Elder Affairs voted favorably on SB 994. Then, the accompanying HB 706 […]
Florida A&M held a grand opening Wednesday for its Student Legal Services. Student Legal Services educates and assists students with legal issues, aiming to resolve or minimize existing legal problems and provide students with easy access to legal information, advice, appropriate referrals and representation. And it’s all at no cost […]
A professional headshot that could typically cost $100 or more became free with a follow of two of three social media accounts and a yellow ticket. Florida State University’s College of Communication and Information (CCI) held a free headshot event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Innovation […]
Florida A&M University’s men’s basketball team concluded a short two-game homestand on Monday defeating Coppin State University 65-54. FAMU came into the game with a defense first mentality, which ultimately led to early success through the start of the game. The hounding Rattler defense held Coppin State to 0-5 shooting […]
Alexia Gillis has launched a trending eyelash brand called The Lash Pharmacy while attending Florida A&M University. The second-year Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate posted her lashes in prescription pharmacy vials on Twitter during the Christmas break. The post allowed her brand to go viral. In less than three months, she […]
SGA’s Student Senate met Monday to discuss leadership changes, upcoming events and proposed bills. Many initiatives and resolutions were discussed , including the grocery store weekend shuttle for students, a pep rally and concert for Black History Month, a safety team partnership with FAMU Police Department and a possible LGBTQIA+ […]
Only 298 fans came to the Lawson Center Monday night to see if the FAMU women’s basketball team could get its first league win. The Rattlers did not disappoint. FAMU secured its first win of the conference season against Coppin State with a final score of 58-48. This win improved […]