Tuesday, July 1, 2025
There’s no doubt the coronavirus pandemic has been challenging for everyone, especially when it comes to their mental health. With the spring semester beginning almost two weeks ago at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, the majority of classes are still being taught remotely, which makes it harder for students to […]
President-elect Joe Biden has already foreshadowed his goals for his presidency as far as HBCUs are concerned. The 47th president’s campaign website highlighted his main election points, including his plan for “education beyond high school” in which he mentions providing funding for minority-based colleges including HBCUs. To be more specific […]
On day one in the White House, the Biden administration should follow through on their commitment to student loan forgiveness. The Biden administration made a six proposal plan for loan forgiveness, which would alleviate the burden of debt for many Americans. The proposed plan includes forgiving $10,000 per borrower with […]
As we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr., Day for the 35th year, the ominous social climate that we face today seems all to parallel to the plight that King faced in his day. Those devoted to preserving white supremacy have made their presence known in an undeniable way as we’ve […]
COVID-19 may have interfered with many things since last March, but one thing is for sure: dogs and cats in Leon County are still finding new homes and “furever” families. The Leon County Humane Society is a private rescue organization that finds animals through a variety of sources such as […]
Is it possible that Florida’s state Capitol could become a mini-version of what took place last week in Washington? The storming of the United States’ Capitol on Jan. 6 by Trump supporters caught the nation off guard. In an attempt to overturn Donald Trump’s 2020 presidential defeat, thousands of Trump […]
Florida A&M University and Florida State University have advised their students to take extra safety precautions in the event of violent protests on Sunday. The precautions come after an internal FBI bulletin was obtained and first reported by ABC News on Monday warning of violence at all 50 state capitals […]
Florida A&M University’s academic coaching unit is rolling out workshops to help students during the pandemic. The coaches say the workshops have been an effective method used to enhance students’ educational experience. Education as we knew it changed significantly when COVID hit. The academic coaching unit wanted to find creative […]
Bobby Powell Jr., a proud graduate of Florida A&M University, believes in many of the ideals articulated by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “A life of service is a life that counts,” Powell said this morning as he addressed FAMU in this year’s MLK Convocation. Amid COVID-19, FAMU’s […]
Leon County’s Commission on the Status of Women and Girls held a Safety and Violence meeting Thursday geared towards members of the LGBTQ+ community. Members from the committee of CSWG welcomed Capital Tea members, a support group for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Different policy ideas were brought up in […]