Senate Bill 236, introduced by Sen. Shervin Jones, D-West Park, would expand the definition of the term “exceptional students” to also include those who may have developmental delays. According to the bill, “exceptional student” means any student who has been determined eligible for a special program in accordance with rules […]

Police dogs are often the first ones to put their lives on the line to keep their partners and communities safe. They are known for their keen senses and have become an integral part of many law enforcement agencies. However, much like their fellow officers, service dogs are frequently put […]

The prices of diapers and incontinence supplies were already expensive, and they have gone up as the pandemic continues. The prices will continue to rise as manufactures face supply chain problems and worker shortages. According to the parenting resource BabyCenter, parents using disposable diapers spend on average $72 a month per […]

Florida A&M University has welcomed new buildings and modifications to existing buildings during the past five years. From new construction and technological advances, FAMU is visibly transforming as it adds a modern touch to “the hill.” Many students will be delighted to know that on-campus housing upgrades are a top […]

Senate Bill 148, also called “individual freedom,” would censor discussions of race and gender in classrooms and workplaces. Introduced by Republican Senators Manny Diaz and Ray Wesley Rodrigues, the bill would censor protected speech by banning the teaching concepts about systemic racism and gender and race discrimination. It would also […]

Violent crimes near campus are not an issue that Florida A&M University can directly control — or fix. But students are beginning to raise concerns about their safety while attending events close to campus. Bianca Bryce, a third-year architecture student, said that dealing with college is complex, and the last […]

A seven-hour protest to fight the 15-week abortion ban took place from 2:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday. Protesters stood outside the Capitol building in opposition to the House of Representatives’ mostly party-line vote to approve the measure, House Bill 5, which would not allow doctors in Florida to perform abortions after 15 […]

Florida state Sen. Lauren Book, D-Miami, is making another effort to increase the pay for public school teachers in the Sunshine State. She has Senate Bill 298, also known as “teacher salaries.”  It would require each school district that has not yet reached a specified minimum base salary to use […]