Senate Bill 80 is an attempt to reinforce effective methods that will cater to the needs of children in foster care or those who are under the supervision of the Department of Children and Families. Since March 2, SB 80 has moved through a handful of Senate committees. If approved, […]

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled his support for the new legislation that is likely to pass that focuses on harsher penalties for violent rioters and looters. The bill, HB 1 goes by competing names — ”Combatting Violence, Disorder and Looting and Law Enforcement Act” or, the anti-riot bill — was […]

Many concerned people who are looking to return to some sense of normalcy since the global pandemic are now setting their sights on the vaccine. But, what are the risks of the vaccines on pregnant women? Some research suggests that pregnant women with COVID-19 are  more likely to have a […]

Florida House Bill 1, also referred to as the ‘anti-rioting’ bill, passed in the House of Representatives on March 26. HB 1 gives law enforcement the power to determine if a protest is threatening and allows them to arrest at their own discretion. The bill, named “Combating Violence, Disorder, and […]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated K-12 school guidelines in regard to physical distancing. The new recommendations entail maintaining at least a 3-feet distance in classroom settings. Middle and high schools that are located in high case zones are advised to remain at 6-feet physical distancing if […]

With more doses of the COVID-19 vaccine being available to the public, it is no surprise that people are ready to go back to their lives prior to the pandemic. One example of that is the goal of returning to in-person learning for K-12 schools, colleges, universities and institutions of […]

Florida A&M University held its first virtual FAMU Day at the Capitol on Thursday due to the current coronavirus pandemic. The annual event is designed to celebrate the university and convey gratitude to lawmakers  for their support of FAMU’s  mission and its critical programs and initiatives. The main event was […]

Florrida A&M University’s newly constructed Center for Access and Student Success (CASS) complex was officially christened at 11 a.m. today with a ribbon cutting ceremony.  Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey, who called this ribbon cutting “a momentous occasion,” sat among members of the FAMU Board of Trustees, the vice president of […]

While the SGA inauguration virtual ceremony took place Monday live on YouTube, the weekly Student Senate meeting took place via Zoom.  The meeting was run by the Student Senate Pro-Tempore, Marcus Thomas, who served as the acting president in the absence of Senate President Shanel Brown. Brown attended the virtual […]

By now there is no question that the coronavirus and COVID-19 have taken an immense toll in almost e very country on earth. With constant talk of vaccines and recoveries, many Americans are hopeful, while others are still learning to deal with the long-term effects of the virus and what […]