The Florida A&M men’s basketball team fell 62-55 against rival Bethune-Cookman in their SWAC opener on Saturday. The loss marks the fourth straight this season after a tough nonconference schedule that included BYU, Utah, and Tarleton State in December. Head coach Patrick Crarey III highlighted the difference in pace between […]
Author: Alyssa Cooper | Sports Editor
Losing the sport, the lack of FAMU players drafted to the NBA
Draft season is always stressful for everyone involved: players, coaches, scouts and team officials. Players at HBCUs risk being wholly overlooked due to several factors, with the consistent one being “competition.” The official National Basketball Association draft took place during the summer, in addition to the WNBA draft. There […]
‘Grads are back’: A must for every HBCU journalism program
Grads are Back is an event highlighting alumni from Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism and Graphic Communication. Each panel bridges the endless possibilities in journalism and guides students as upcoming professionals. Panels consist of various topics that are engaging and insightful and include each of the three […]
FAMU athletics pricing: Coincidence or favoritism?
Going to a ballgame is a familiar ritual for many college students. It’s a time for socializing and supporting the university’s teams. At Florida A&M University, football season is a big deal and attending games is a top priority for students, faculty and supporters. In addition, homecoming is a […]
The importance of voting in Florida
Voting is not only a privilege, but it should also be considered a right, especially for African Americans in America. Since 2000, Florida has rocked back and forth between democratic and republican support. The last time Florida was blue was in 2012, when President Obama was re-elected. During this […]
Kyler Andrews’ brand is different
Kyler Andrews is a man who, indeed, wears his heart on his sleeve. As a fourth-year computer science scholar and entrepreneur at Florida A&M University, Andrews has become an uplifting presence, allowing his passions to guide his actions. He founded BOWYA, a Christian streetwear brand he started on his birthday […]
Does the First Amendment prohibit book bans?
Books bans have been an ongoing issue in the United States, especially in Florida. Whether or not it is a good idea to ban books in public schools, there are people who argue that the First Amendment protects books from being banned. According to freedomforum.org, book banning can violate the […]
Florida mulls ban on weather modification
State Senator Ileana García, R-Miami, has introduced Senate Bill 56, aiming to prohibit weather modification techniques like cloud seeding and solar geoengineering. The legislation targets practices that have been part of scientific research for decades and controversial political discourse more recently. SB 56 aims to outlaw any atmospheric interventions meant […]
FAMU’s 4-year graduation rate lags
The diverse network of universities that make up Florida’s higher education system regularly receives top rankings. Many highly regarded colleges with distinct identities and academic strengths may be found throughout the state. According to the State University System of Florida and its Board of Governors, the system had a four-year […]
Amendment 4 legal battle continues
Floridians Protecting Freedom (FPF), the political committee that led the campaign for Amendment 4 on the Nov. 5 ballot, is now involved in a legal battle with the state over allegations of petition fraud and a $328,000 fine. The amendment, which aimed to expand abortion rights in the state […]