Author: Ahmad Kebe | Staff writer

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Why isn’t the new AD starting right away?

Florida A&M University made a monumental announcement Wednesday morning. The university said it had hired Tiffani-Dawn Sykes as the new athletic director. The news was presented to the public mid-morning Wednesday when the university held its first press conference to allow the new athletic director to introduce herself and allow […]

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SJGC has no advisors for students

Early registration is less than a week away, and Florida A&M’s School of Journalism &Graphic Communication is without any academic advisors to counsel students for the upcoming spring semester. Many students aren’t sure what to do, or who to talk to about their academic concerns. Some don’t even that […]

Lifestyles

Lady Venom is MIA

Every home game there is an indescribable spirit flowing through the air in Brag Memorial Stadium, but something seems to be off lately. After sitting back and trying to determine what was “off,” fans realized that Lady Venom has been missing in action. Venom brought back his partner in crime […]

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Breast cancer in spotlight in October

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it is dedicated to inform and educate people about the dangers of the disease and to show support for survivors and those battling breast cancer. During this month you will see a lot of companies and people showcasing pink to show support. People […]

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Students ready to get involved on campus

The Efferson Student Union and Activities hosted the annual club and organization fair yesterday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the grand ballroom. With over 150 organizations on campus, students filled the room with the purpose of learning more ways to get involved at Florida A&M University (FAMU). There […]

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Does the entertainment make or break homecoming?

When the green and orange flags line the entire campus, trailing the highest of seven hills with the spirit of October, it must mean only one thing: Homecoming. The anticipation of homecoming week and the festivities that it brings is like no other. FAMU’s Student Government Association allocates a significant […]

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Robinson commits to more resources for Marching 100

Shortly after Florida A&M’s football team spoke out and took the university to task, members of The Marching 100, FAMU’s marching band, voiced their concerns with the administration on social media, explaining that they get treated worse than the football players. During the first away game at the University […]

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Fuel Tax Act keeps prices at the pump in check

A temporary gas-tax break, effective for October, should lower Florida gas prices this month. The state’s Florida Motor Fuel Tax Relief Act of 2022 took effect on Oct. 1. By doing so, the state suspends its 25.3-cent gasoline tax for the rest of October. According to the state average, it […]

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FSU to wait 6 months to celebrate homecoming

Florida State University was scheduled to have its homecoming through the week of Sept. 26 –Oct. 2, with the actual game on Saturday, Oct. 1 against Wake Forest. But FSU decided to postpone its homecoming events due to the university’s closure for Hurricane Ian. The hurricane was first identified as […]

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FAMU Homecoming lineup disappoints

Homecoming is one of the biggest events that FAMU students look forward to every year. This particular homecoming, students are not thrilled about the events that have been scheduled. In short, students are highly disappointed with what this homecoming has to offer. For the past few years FAMU’s SGA Homecoming […]