It truly is the season of giving at Florida A&M University, as different organizations are hosting charitable events and giving back to the Tallahassee community this holiday season. Here are just a few of the many holiday charity events happening and have happened on campus this year. For one of […]
Author: Kyla Hill | Staff writer
FAMU, FSU to offer new doctoral programs
Beginning Fall 2023, FAMU and FSU’s joint college of engineering will begin offering more doctoral programs in material sciences and engineering. The move follows an uptick in popularity of both programs in the professional and graduate industries. After receiving approval during the Board of Governors’ meeting on Nov. 9, graduate […]
New student organizations expand CAFS’ reach
Students are modernizing Florida A&M’s agricultural roots with the launch of the new student organization, LEAD Society, coupled with initiatives from other student organizations to cover all aspects of agriculture. Student organizations, LEAD Society and the FAMU Collegiate Chapter of the Florida Farm Bureau (FFBFAMU) are taking initiative by creating […]
Tech-industry layoffs rattle Rattlers
As fall graduation quickly approaches, many students at Florida A&M University are gearing up to walk the stage and begin their lives beyond college. Despite the excitement surrounding this milestone, hesitation is also in the air as uncertainty in the job market’s future rises. Beginning as early as September of […]
Apple raising rates across the board
As Apple raises the price for its Apple TV+ and Apple Music subscription service, so does the concern of some students who are already on a tight budget. Apple TV+ will now cost $6.99 per month for new and current subscribers, up from its previous $4.99 per month price. The […]
Young a model for free-spirited girls
In the eyes of those around her, Nike Young has always been a star. In 1994, she was born in New York, one of the biggest breeding grounds for the stars of today. People like Alicia Keys, Jay-Z and Lady Gaga are only a few of the more recognizable names […]
World population hits 8 billion, creating many challenges
According to the United Nations, the world’s population has reached 8 billion people and is still expanding, with much of the expansion coming from developing African countries. Nigeria is one of them. Its resources are already at a maximum capacity. In Lagos, which has a population of more than 15 […]
Support for Trump appears low at FAMU
On Nov. 15, in a speech at his Mar-a-Lago resort, former President Donald Trump declared his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024. Trending on Twitter, many college students announced they would vote for him in the next presidential election due to the number of relief funds and “bandemic” […]
Alumna Tyra Jones returns to FAMU for more
For many students, earning a bachelor’s degree is not where the road ends in their higher education journey. Some decide to continue their college careers and pursue a master’s degree, and psychology student Tyra Jones happens to be one of these students. Jones, a Florida A&M University graduate student, became […]
Benjamin promotes brotherhood
Greek life is a huge part of the college experience. It can give some students an opportunity to form friendships and give back to the community, but it can also be known for partying and reckless behaviors. Different fraternities and sororities gain certain stereotypes, due to social activities and controversies, […]