Monday, December 2, 2024
Many students face challenges starting college independently, adjusting to change, relocating, financial strains and new friendships, but some are more than ready for the challenge. Jarrod Gunn was. Gunn is a graduating senior at Florida A&M University majoring in broadcast journalism. A native of Cocoa, Gunn is a first-generation college […]
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed into law House Bill 543, allowing people to purchase guns without a permit. Florida will be the 26th state that will not require citizens to take traditional classes to earn a license to carry a firearm. DeSantis said he believes it’s essential to […]
Florida is one of several states coping with the worst drug overdose crises in U.S. history, and state lawmakers are hoping to address the ongoing opioid tragedy. House Bill 1359 and its companion, Senate Bill 1226, hope to reduce drug overdose cases by requesting stricter penalties for drug offenders. This […]
Florida is just one of 15 states that do not require a parent’s permission to drop out of school at age 16. But that may be about to change, as legislation set to move through both chambers of the Legislature would raise the minimum age for dropping out of high […]
Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush said in a column earlier this month that he supports expanding school-of-choice programs for the state’s public and private schools. School choice in Florida allows families to use public resources to receive education outside their neighborhood school and even at private schools. This program is […]
Florida A&M University is welcoming John Morgan, founder of the successful law firm Morgan & Morgan, as the Dec. 9 fall commencement speaker. The request came from FAMU President Larry Robinson after he heard Morgan give a motivational speech at a recent event, Morgan said. “We are delighted to welcome […]
Florida State University’s National Pan Hellenic Council plans to create a permanent space and physical representation for Black Greek life on campus. The park will be for the students and alumni from various chapters to express their heritage and to educate visitors about the rich history and importance of the […]
Florida A&M University has announced that the Knight Foundation Plaza would become the new home and centerpiece of the school’s Set Friday tradition. Meanwhile, Set Friday will be relocating to the amphitheater — where it has been held several times during the past year. The Knight Foundation donated $1.5 million […]
One week before Florida A&M’s homecoming, the university’s Essential Theatre brought an event-filled Broadway comedy to campus – “Chicken & Biscuits.” The play, which made its debut Wednesday, is directed by Luther D. Wells, a theater professor at FAMU, and performed by students. In the play, the actors modernized and […]