Florida A&M’s chapter of the NAACP and Mighty Melodic Bloody-Up Upsilon Psi chapter of Omega Psi Phi fraternity hosted a virtual seminar Wednesday focusing on the topic of Black excellence. It was a terrific way for students to start off Black History Month and dwell on the rich history and […]
Author: Ciara Brown | Staff writer
‘Booze to go’ may become the law in Florida
Have you ever had the desire to order a to-go glass of wine with your favorite meal? Florida is currently deliberating Senate Bill 134 — commonly known as the “booze to go” bill — which will authorize certain food service establishments to sell and deliver alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption. […]
FAMU employees, students required to get tested bi-weekly
Faculty, staff, and students at Florida A&M University last week were put on a mandatory biweekly COVID-19 testing schedule provided by the Student Health Services. The coronavirus has claimed over 425,000 lives nationwide since its start while cases continue to be on the rise in Leon County. In early January, […]
Student organizations bloom in the spring
In the height of the pandemic all social interaction in schools began to change across the country. At Florida A&M University almost all school events were either canceled or made virtual near the end of the 2020 spring semester. Many organizations and clubs were taken aback by the sudden change […]
New federal program helps vaccinate Tallahassee seniors
The Azalea Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care facility is a warm and welcoming senior community in Tallahassee. It is just nine minutes from Capital Regional Medical Center on Ox Bottom Road. Just like any other nursing home or assisted senior living facility in the country right now, the coronavirus […]
Florida: Vaccine off limits to our-of-state residents
The vaccine for COVID-19 has been out for almost two months in many parts of the country. Normally, vaccines take about 10-15 years to develop, but in this case we have received the vaccine much sooner than expected. While many people are eagerly waiting for the world to go back […]
FAMU counseling center offers workshops for students
Due to the ongoing pandemic and the need for remote and Hyflex classes, FAMU’s counseling center has developed weekly workshops or groups for students needing a little boost for the spring semester. The various workshops were implemented to improve student morale for their courses, personal life and overall well-being. With […]
New COVID strains threaten nation, universities
As the nation frantically searches for answers to their pandemic prayers in the Covid-19 vaccine, new strains of the virus have descended and made landfall in different parts of the country. The new strain of the virus — initially detected in southeastern England in September of last year — is […]
GOP senators voice concerns over DeSantis’ budget
The Florida Senate Committee on Appropriations met Tuesday morning at the Capitol. Chris Spencer, director of the governor’s Office of Policy and Budget, started off the meeting with a presentation giving an update on federal assistance related to COVID-19. “Florida is the direct recipient of $8.1 billion for programs administered […]
Daryl Moore, second and final SJGC dean candidate
Daryl Moore is the second and final dean candidate for Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism and Graphic Communication. Moore met Monday with the university’s search committee, FAMU President Larry Robinson, SJGC faculty, staff, students, alumni and the board of visitors, in hopes of earning the open position. Moore’s background […]