Senate Bill 80 is an attempt to reinforce effective methods that will cater to the needs of children in foster care or those who are under the supervision of the Department of Children and Families. Since March 2, SB 80 has moved through a handful of Senate committees. If approved, […]
Author: A-Chai’a Jackson | Staff writer
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 […]
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 […]
Having classes on a ‘mental health day’ defeats the purpose
Florida A&M University has officially announced that the university has incorporated a mental health day to ensure that students are making progress toward graduation. On Thursday, all Florida A&M University professors are to incorporate activities into their lesson plans that exclude any forms of lecture-style teaching. The Florida Board of […]
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 […]
Democrats continue to oppose ‘anti-riot’ bill
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled his support for the new legislation that is likely to pass that focuses on harsher penalties for violent rioters and looters. The bill, HB 1 goes by competing names — ”Combatting Violence, Disorder and Looting and Law Enforcement Act” or, the anti-riot bill — was […]
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 […]
TCC student creates unique swimwear line
A Bikini With a hoodie is a swimwear business started by a TCC student who brought her innovative idea to life within a few months. The founder of A Bikini With a hoodie, Maya Burgess, is a 21-year-old sophomore education major from Fort Lauderdale. Burgess is not new to the […]
Is the vaccine safe for women who are pregnant?
Many concerned people who are looking to return to some sense of normalcy since the global pandemic are now setting their sights on the vaccine. But, what are the risks of the vaccines on pregnant women? Some research suggests that pregnant women with COVID-19 are more likely to have a […]
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 […]