Saturday, May 18, 2024
On Wednesday, CEO of Twitter, Jack Dorsey announced that starting in late November the social media platform would be banning all political ads. The decision came just a few weeks after Facebook announced that it would allow political ads on its platform, even if there was falsified information in the […]
On Saturday afternoon, the 17th ranked Florida A&M Rattlers added another win in the record column, as they defeated their Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) rival Delaware State University 52-30. As the Rattlers continued to light up the scoreboard all afternoon long, FAMU quarterback Ryan Stanley made history yet again […]
FAMU has recently implemented new safety crosswalk measures around its campus. It includes three vertical oranges poles and a reflective, rectangular stop sign. However, the latest safety measures haven’t been given the positive responses they were expected to have. Many students, including myself, don’t think they will help or are […]
Although on-demand is popular and seamlessly accessible, movie lovers still prefer to view films on the big screen. Surround sound, sweet deals and popcorn with the movie theater butter are all exclusive perks for theater goers. These bonuses continue to keep box offices booming with ticket sales. On the other […]
Medical marijuana has taken high profile since Florida A&M University jump started its first Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative. According to the initiative’s website, MMERI’s mission is to educate and inform Florida’s diverse minority communities about the benefits of medical marijuana and the potential consequences to health and well-being […]
Historically black colleges and universities are as important today as they were after the civil war, which is when most HBCUs were founded. The purpose of HBCUs was clear in the 1800s, but the truth is that they serve a much bigger purpose. HBCUs have become a haven of love, […]
The Office of International Education and Development hosted its monthly Sip and Discover event on Thursday. During this event students have an opportunity to chat with international students while eating and drinking coffee. International students are not U.S citizens and they do not live in the U.S. They are given […]
“Joker” is a brutally honest origin story about a real-world character, Author Fleck. He was a struggling comedian with a mental illness who turned the pain of his life into a movement through darkness. “Joker” is one of the best movies I have seen in a while, a fictional story […]
The city of Tallahassee is offering utility payment programs for low-income residents and for those who are disabled or going through a sudden hardship. The city’s Project Share Initiative, the Good Neighbors, and Salvation Army, are a few programs that provide utility assistance for Tallahassee residents. These programs fall under […]
Albinism is a rare group of genetic disorders that can cause the skin, hair, or eyes of an individual to have little to no color. In the United States, the chances of a person being a carrier of the condition is about 1 in 18,000 to 20,000, according to “Albinism” […]