Author: Sydney Aitcheson | Staff writer

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More honors for Jake Gaither Golf Course

Jake Gaither, the legendary Florida A&M University football coach, is set to receive yet another post-humous honor. The City of Tallahassee’s Jake Gaither Golf Course will commemorate another significant day in its illustrious 66-year existence on Monday, May 1, when the much-anticipated historical marker for the storied golf course will […]

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Success in college depends on time management

Many students at Florida A&M University have been struggling with a range of challenges that are making it difficult for them to stay focused and motivated to finish the semester strong. These challenges include mental health issues, financial stress, family or personal problems, or simply feeling burnt out from a […]

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On-campus housing crisis stokes concerns

On-campus housing availability at Florida A&M University is a cause for concern for students who are seeking a place to stay. The lack of on-campus housing has led to difficulties in finding affordable housing options near the campus in the past school year. One of the main reasons for the […]

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Is clock ticking for TikTok?

The Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok has been banned by Congress on all federal government devices. Numerous government representatives have voiced concerns about national security issues because of TikTok’s Chinese ownership. Legislators worry that TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, would provide the Chinese Communist Party with access to the information it gathers […]

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Supreme Court to hear student loan forgiveness case

A major development in the legal battle surrounding President Biden’s massive student loan forgiveness proposal is set to take place next week when the Supreme Court prepares to hear oral arguments to determine the proposal’s fate. Immediately after Biden unveiled his comprehensive plan to forgive up to $20,000 in student […]

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Rally Wednesday to ‘save’ Black history

Students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities find joy in attending their school and speaking out against social injustices. We encounter numerous challenges at Florida A&M University, but because this is the capital we can address the state’s lawmakers head-on. Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida, has led recent changes […]

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Rattlers respond to DeSantis’ efforts to do away with DEI

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has vowed to defund diversity programs at the state’s public colleges and universities. DeSantis proposed cutting funding for all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs along with critical race theory teachings that are supported by state dollars. When DeSantis’ administration asked public colleges and universities in […]