Monday, June 23, 2025
As Donald Trump prepares for inauguration on Jan. 20, many students wonder what a second term under the former president would mean for Florida A&M University and other Historically Black Colleges and Universities. HBCUs have long struggled with underfunding, which has hindered their ability to compete with predominantly white institutions […]
Florida A&M University hosted a convocation in Lee Hall auditorium on Friday, in honor of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Interim President Timothy Beard gave a special acknowledgement to former President Larry Robinson. “Certainly his influence continues to pervade this institution and beyond. Thank you Dr. Robinson” Beard […]
As a community struggles with access to nutritious food, a local church steps in to provide weekly donations of fresh fruits, vegetables, and canned items. Beth Page Missionary Baptist Church, located in Jefferson County, Florida, holds weekly food distributions for the community to receive groceries. Second Harvest of the Big […]
With a ban of the popular social media app TikTok looming large over the United States, many users and content creators are bracing for the inevitable. Last year President Joe Biden, wary of TikTok’s Chinese owner, signed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. The app is scheduled […]
Reports of water-contaminated fuel have left Tallahassee drivers with broken-down vehicles and costly repairs, prompting action from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). Two local gas stations, the Circle K on Thomasville Road and Gate in Southwood, were shut down in December 2024 following multiple complaints. Carol […]
Assimilation of diverse cultures creates a dynamic way of life. Immigrants contribute to America’s vibrant culture, as much as the American culture influences immigrants’ assimilation. According to Historyplex, cultural assimilation occurs when one ethnic minority sacrifices its culture to integrate into the larger society. The United States is a hub […]
On January 7, several pipes had burst at once, spilling out into the breezeway of Phase III Apartment Building 162. The peaceful breezeways of Phase III were suddenly awash and the sound of rushing water drowned out the students walking and interacting with friends. Immediately, students were alarmed as water […]
The Florida A&M University 54th Student Senate met on Monday to finalize four bills, hear a new bill, and discuss the Spring 2025 Election Schedule. During the executive branch report, Student Body President Loryn May announced the launch of the May-Williams Association HBCU-led California Support Initiative. President May confirmed five […]
The Florida A&M women’s basketball team extended its win streak with a 62-54 victory over Bethune-Cookman in their SWAC opener on Saturday. The win marks the Rattlers’ first four-game streak in more than a decade, with all four victories decided by two or more possessions. FAMU began the season 0-8 […]