After the resignation of former President Larry Robinson and the input of Interim President Timothy Beard, the Board of Trustees (BOT) and the Myers McRae search committee continue the hunt for a permanent president. According to BOT member Deveron Gibbon, Interim President Beard is unable to apply […]
Author: Cynthia Frage | Assistant News Editor
Rattlers getting hot at the right time
The win streak for FAMU men’s basketball continues as the Rattlers took down Alcorn State 85-76 on Monday in the Al Lawson Center. The energy in the building matched the team’s confidence and FAMU wasted no time setting the tone early. The Rattlers came out firing, storming to […]
Debate over plastic straws ongoing
The debate over plastic straws has intensified across Florida in recent years, with lawmakers and environmentalists clashing over the best approach to reducing plastic waste. While some local governments have attempted to enforce bans on plastic straws, state legislators have moved to limit these efforts, arguing […]
Florida moves to ban online pornography
Florida lawmakers are pushing forward with legislation that would significantly restrict access to online pornography, citing concerns over child safety and moral standards. The proposed bill, introduced in early February, aims to implement age verification measures for adult websites and penalize companies that fail to comply. Supporters of the […]
Lessons that last: The lifelong impact of great teachers
Teachers play a significant role in students’ lives, shaping their academic growth, personal development, and future aspirations. Teachers not only provide knowledge but offer guidance, encouragement, and a safe space for life. A teacher’s belief in a student’s potential can make an everlasting impact on a student’s success in or […]
Women lose to Alcorn State
The Florida A&M women’s basketball team suffered a 74-69 loss to Alcorn State at home on Thursday. The Rattlers began the game hot, maintaining a 15-point lead in the first quarter against the Braves. It wasn’t until Alcorn State’s second quarter comeback when the game turned into an intense battle […]
House committee hears mental health-care update
The Human Services Subcommittee met on Thursday to hear updates on how well the state of Florida was doing in terms of providing its residents with access to mental health care and resources since the implementation of HB 7021. The bill, titled the “Mental Health and Substance Abuse Act” and […]
Double homicide shocks Gadsden County’s Shiloh community
“This is way too much for us to deal with…” said an anonymous resident who lives behind the Mobil Gas Station in Quincy on 3749 Pat Thomas Pkwy. Thursday, two people were killed, and two people were injured in an armed robbery at the gas station. Once a quiet, close-knit […]
Could DEI rollbacks affect HBCU students’ career development?
On Jan. 20, President Trump signed executive orders eliminating DEI programs within the federal government, stating in his inauguration speech that the move would end efforts to socially engineer race and gender into every aspect of public and private life. The policy shift was immediate, with the Office of Personnel […]
SJGC installs new security measures
The Florida A&M University School of Journalism & Graphic Communication (SJGC) has implemented new security measures, including restricted door access and enhanced camera surveillance, sparking attention from students. There’s been a gradual growth in security upgrades surrounding the building, ultimately changing the way students get to and from their classrooms. […]