Author: A-Chai’a Jackson | Staff writer

Lifestyles

This student was homeless when he got to FAMU

The only concerns a high school student should have are preparing for prom, grad bash, homecoming dances and, most importantly, getting ready to go off to college. James Oyetunji wasn’t so fortunate. His chief concern was homelessness, which started when the Miami native was a sophomore in high school. Traumatic […]

Lifestyles

Homecoming is happening this week … at FSU

This week Florida State University kicked off its annual homecoming celebration.  Due to COVID-19 the university decided to reschedule its traditional fall homecoming to spring. It started this week with “Seminole Spirit Night” and “Search for a Cause.” Both were held in person at Landis Green. “Our committee has worked hard […]

Lifestyles

World Health Day addresses inequities

Today, April 7, marks the commemoration of World Health Day. In 1948, World Health Day began and since then the annual celebration has tried to bring awareness to the importance of health issues. World Health Day supplies global opportunities to shine light on important public health issues that affect communities […]

Sports

Rattlers finish spring football with a flourish

Florida A&NM University’s football team took the field in front of spectators for the first time in over a year this past Saturday. The Rattlers suited up for their intra-squad scrimmage as Bragg Memorial Stadium was open to a maximum of 500 people due to COVID-19 restrictions. FAMU football has […]

News

House approves ‘anti-riot’ bill

Florida House Bill 1, also referred to as the ‘anti-rioting’ bill, passed in the House of Representatives on March 26. HB 1 gives law enforcement the power to determine if a protest is threatening and allows them to arrest at their own discretion. The bill, named “Combating Violence, Disorder, and […]