Five students at Florida A&M University have been selected as fellows for the Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program (DDEFTP). It awards fellowships to students pursing degrees in transportation-related studies. The program focuses on recruiting the nation’s top students to the field of transportation. The program started in 1983 for […]
Author: Ashleigh Hall | Staff writer
Masks rarely stay on at parties
With COVID-19 rates increasing day by day, it seems as if some people were determined to party with big crowds before returning to in-person classes. This past holiday weekend, there were brunches, lunches, open club events, and plenty of house parties as students enjoyed an extra day off from classes. […]
Students disappointed that they can’t vote with their class
Around 8 a.m. today — on Election Day — students at Florida A&M University woke up to emails from Andre Green to participate in the online voting. The ability to move to an online election brought about concerns and excitement from student leaders and some members of the student body. […]
Will bars and nightclubs survive?
Starting at 5 p.m. on March 17, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ordered all bars and nightclubs statewide to close for at least 30 days. This order was intended to help practice social distancing and eliminate the congregating of large crowds. Popular Tallahassee clubs are among those affected by this shut […]
Meal plans come to an abrupt end for many
Ten days ago, on March 30, FAMU sent out a school-wide update about COVID-19 in terms of how it pertains to housing and meal-plans on campus. Effective Monday, April 6, all student meal plans were to be deactivated at noon unless a student has been approved to stay for the […]
Some students caught off-guard by order to vacate residence halls
Florida A&M University sent an email on Friday notifying students of their eligibility for housing refunds. The email, titled “Housing Refund Statement,” informed students of the measures the Department Housing would be taking to ensure the community is safe. FAMU has ruled that Monday was the last service date for […]
Leon County enacts curfew, stay-at-home order
Leon County Commission Chairman Brian Desloge announced on Tuesday that the county will be enacting a stay-at-home order starting Wednesday. With the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading daily, the stay-at-home order is designed to limit the spread of the virus. Along with the stay-at-home order, Desloge announced a curfew from 11 […]
Beta Alpha ‘Millennium Tour’ provides a workout
The original Beta Alpha chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority hosted a throwback dance class Tuesday in collaboration with SplackFitness called 1-2 Step Class. The dance class was themed around the popular throwback song “1-2 Step,”by Ciara. Students who were interested in attending had to RSVP through an Eventbrite link. […]
FAMU players react to Kobe Bryant’s death
Florida A&M University’s men’s basketball players are mourning the shocking and unexpected death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant. Bryant was killed Sunday, Jan. 26, when the helicopter he was in crashed in northern Los Angeles. Also killed were his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna Bryant, and seven other people. Born Aug. 23, […]
Is pre-campaigning out of control?
Students at Florida A&M University are preparing themselves for the intense upcoming campaign season. Every year the school hosts a campaign period where students who want to represent the university from a larger standpoint get up as early as seven in the morning to convince their classmates to vote for […]