The picture is already making a splash with early critical acclaim and a flawless 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. But, beyond its suspenseful storytelling and genre-bending creativity, there is a deeper impact: a reimagining of how African American people are portrayed in horror, as well as a new horizon for Black […]
Author: Kasi Antoine | Staff writer
Legislation prohibiting cell phones in Florida schools reaches House floor
A bill banning cell phones and other wireless devices during the entire school day, is headed to the House floor. House Bill 949, sponsored by Rep. Demi Busatta Cabrera, R-Coral Gables, would expand on a 2023 law that already restricts phone use during instructional time. The proposed legislation would prohibit […]
Crarey leaves FAMU for Grambling
FAMU’s men’s basketball team, which has already lost about 75% of its production from last year’s team, is also losing its head coach. FAMU hired Patrick Crarey to be the Rattlers’ 15th men’s basketball coach; shortly thereafter, Crarey was disrespected by the Board of Trustees when they offered him a […]
Seniors plan next steps
As graduation day approaches at Florida A&M University, seniors are getting ready to take on the next chapter in their lives. Students are going in many different directions, from starting new jobs and going to grad school to taking gap years and traveling. Some students already have full-time jobs in […]
FAMU students find balance during finals
As finals week begins, Florida A&M University students are locking in and finding ways to stay balanced while preparing for their exams at the end of the semester. Study spaces across campus, especially Coleman Library, are filled with students reviewing notes, rewatching lectures, and completing last-minute assignments. Many students are […]
What happened to Set Friday?
Set Friday at FAMU used to be the one day students would clear their schedules, throw on their best fits, and vibe in the middle of campus with food, music, and culture. But lately? The excitement just hasn’t been the same—and everybody’s talking about it. So, what happened? Ryanne Daniels, […]
Out-numbered Democrats pushing for Medicaid expansion
Democratic lawmakers are again pushing to expand Medicaid in Florida, filing legislation extending healthcare coverage to nearly 800,000 low-income residents currently left uninsured. The proposal, House Bill 1507, and its Senate counterpart come as Florida remains one of just 10 states that have not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care […]
Lawmakers wrestle with affordable housing
Amid growing concerns over Florida’s affordable housing crisis, lawmakers have gathered to discuss House Bill 1471, a measure to provide solutions for the state’s housing challenges. With housing costs rising and many families struggling to find affordable homes, this bill has sparked a renewed conversation about how the state can […]
College of Pharmacy loses multi-million dollar research grant
On April 7, Interim Dean Seth Ablordeppey announced that the National Institutes of Health had canceled a significant research grant awarded to Florida A&M University. The $16.3 million grant supported the university’s long-standing Research Centers in Minority Institutions program, which has been in place since 1985. Although the grant was […]
Bagel & Co. a breakfast magnet
In the heart of College Town, hidden between campus excitement and weekend hustle, is Bagel & Co. This breakfast shelter has quickly become a routine for students from both universities. Come early in the morning —especially on weekends —and you’ll see tables filled, full of sleep-deprived yet determined college kids, […]