Florida A&M University was scheduled to have its Career Fair for students, but due to Hurricane Heliene, it was canceled. The Career Fair takes place every semester; this is very important for students, faculty, and staff as they plan mixers and events so employers can get to know the students […]
Author: Ernest Walker | Staff Writer
AI and scholarships boost Tallahassee schools
The passing of Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 1361 is poised to bring transformative changes to Tallahassee’s education system. By introducing artificial intelligence (AI) in classrooms and expanding scholarship opportunities for early learners, the new legislation aims to enhance learning experiences and accessibility for students and teachers. The legislation […]
Leon County car crashes above average
According to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, data shows that Leon County has considerably more crash reports than most Florida counties of a similar size. In 2023, Leon County had 6,161 crashes in total, with 39 fatalities and 3,785 injuries sustained. There were also 1,845 hit-and-run crashes, with 6 […]
FAMU volleyball stays perfect in SWAC
The Florida A&M volleyball team continued to dominate in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) on Sunday with a 3-0 sweep over Southern. The win brings their overall record to 14-5 while they remain unbeaten in conference play(6-0). The win also kept FAMU undefeated at home this season, with an 8-0 […]
SB 718 ensures protection for first responders
In today’s time, we often hear about drugs and the effects each drug has. Drugs can heavily affect people’s lives and ultimately affect the lives of others who aren’t on drugs. On Oct. 1, Senate Bill 718 went into effect in Florida. SB 718, named the Exposures of First Responders […]
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FAMU Aquatics Club starts GoFundMe for university pool
Florida A&M University’s Aquatics Club created an online fundraiser after their pool supplies were destroyed in May ; three tornadoes devastated the Tallahassee community earlier this year, causing significant damage to the FAMU campus. U.S. News reports that the city sustained $50 million in damages. The storm impacted various areas […]
DeSantis crusades against Amendment 4
Governor Ron DeSantis and the Republican Party of Florida are using a Michigan lawsuit to argue against Amendment 4, a proposed measure that aims to expand abortion access in the Sunshine State. Set for a November vote, the amendment seeks to legalize abortion prior to fetal viability and in […]
Hurricane Milton cleanup continues
Hurricane Milton, which made landfall in Florida on Oct. 9, has had a significant impact across the state, particularly in the Tampa Bay and Jacksonville areas. It initially made landfall near Siesta Key as a Category 4 hurricane with winds exceeding 100 mph, causing widespread destruction. The storm produced […]
Palmetto residents find mold in dormitory
Palmetto South Apartments, home to many students, has been found to have mold growing in some of the dorms. Residents were finding mold that had begun to spread on items such as bags and shoes. In an email sent to The FAMUAN, Sophomore Gabrielle Austin stated that she had […]