Author: Alyssa Cooper | Staff Writer

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The benefits of exercise are endless

The positive effects of establishing a regular workout routine cannot be understated, and they expand beyond improved strength, flexibility and mobility. While maintaining good physical health is not the only key to great mental fitness, exercising, according to the Office of Disease Prevention and Control, “directly contributes to improved mental […]

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SGA prepares for $3.1 million budget

With the end of the semester approaching, senate president Pro Temp Londe Mondelus and Organization and Finance chair Ahmad Kebe had one final task to complete before the last senate meeting. The task marks the end of their terms as members of the student senate before Mondelus assumes her position […]

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A bittersweet farewell for Student Senate

This Monday’s senate meeting was one full of emotion. Many members of the 52nd Student Senate will not be returning for the 53rd Senate, and they took their chance to relish their experience in the senate and say their goodbyes. Before the senate bid farewell for the semester, business was […]

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Student Senate: A flurry of confirmations

Last week’s senate meeting ended early after failing to meet quorum. As a result, there were multiple confirmations and bill readings on the agenda for yesterday’s senate meeting. Three senate positions, as of yesterday evening, are now filled. Nakiya Brown, Argene Lynn and Nadia Lloyd were unanimously confirmed to their […]

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Two freshmen join Student Senate c

During this week’s meeting, two freshmen, Zayla Bryant, and Ashanti Jeanlys, were confirmed to the 52nd Student Senate. Both ladies are business administration majors with a vested interest in making change through their new roles. The first to be confirmed was first-year business administration major Ashanti Jeanlys. She is from […]

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Male attendant elections a possibility in 2024

Male attendant elections at FAMU may be closer than you think. At least that’s what senators Jaylin Hankerson-Strappy, Isaiah Clayborn, Kole Fortson, Isaiah Lysse and Jasmine Daniels are proposing. The five senators announced this evening during the Speaking and Lobbying forum that they were working on a “big bill” to […]

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Women in athletics spotlight

There are new female members of Florida A&M’s athletic compliance office who are ready to serve and are fully committed to the success of the university’s student-athletes. Following the debacle last fall of 27 football players being ineligible for their first game against the University of North Carolina, FAMU President […]

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It’s just TikTok

Recently, the FAMU Football team has been going viral for their funny TikTok videos.  Jacory Jordan, a redshirt freshman for the Rattlers, has been at the helm of their most recent publicity. Engaging his fellow teammates behind the camera in popular TikTok trends such as ‘Who Would You Not Let […]

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Nyasia Haynes and Ariel Burks join Student Supreme Court

The 53rd student senate has continued their efforts to fill open positions within the executive, legislative and judicial branch. In last night’s meeting, the senate affirmed the appointment of Nyasia Haynes to Associate Justice of the Supreme Court and Ariel Burks as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Freshman Senator […]

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Kenyana McCray sworn in by Student Senate

Monday’s senate meeting was just shy of 90 minutes, but a few important and meaningful events took place. Following an overview of the day’s agenda, third-year business administration scholar Kenyana McCray was asked to make her way to the podium to be voted on and sworn in as the Deputy Secretary of the […]