Author: Olivier Audate | Staff Writer

Lifestyles

‘Stomp ’N Shake’ comes to campus

As the new school year starts to pick up, new clubs and organizations are beginning to blossom across Florida A&M University’s campus. Saniya Bassette, a third-year business admiration scholar from Newport News, Virginia, is the vice president, co-founder and creative director of one of FAMU’s newest clubs, Strike Stomp ‘N […]

News

Student Senate addresses homecoming budget

The Florida A&M University 54th Student Senate met on Monday, receiving updates regarding this year’s Homecoming budget. The budget confirmed the executive branch’s final position and approved the Fall Election Season schedule. The annual ‘So You Think You Can Lead?’ panel has been confirmed to occur on Friday from 5 […]

Sports

FAMU volleyball goes 2-1 at Cowgirl Invitational

The Florida A&M volleyball team went 2-1 in McNeese State’s Cowgirl Invitational, improving its overall record to 7-3. The Rattlers (7-3) defeated New Orleans 3-0, marking their second victory over the Privateers this season. Sunday’s scores were 25-21, 25-12, 25-21. Jada Rhodes led the team with a double-double, recording 10 […]

News

Trump targeted in apparent assassination attempt

Donald Trump was targeted on Sunday in what appears to be a second assassination attempt.  In a press conference on Monday, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Marklenzy Lapointe, announced that the suspect, Ryan Wesley Routh, had been “charged with firearms offenses related to an incident that occurred […]

Opinions

Mielle hair products: The Black community’s concerns

Mielle Organics, a well-known Black-owned hair care brand, has ignited heated debates within the Black community. Since the announcement of its acquisition by Procter and Gamble (P&G) in January 2023, many loyal customers have expressed concerns. This situation has left the Black community wondering if, yet another cherished Black-owned brand, […]

Sports

The real cost of playing in money games

On Saturday, Sept. 7, the Florida A&M football team traveled to Miami Gardens to face the Miami Hurricanes, a game often referred to as a “money game.”  Such games involve a smaller school playing against a major program in exchange for a financial payout. The implications extend beyond the financials, […]

Sports

Washington, Scroggins help volleyball team thrive

Florida A&M volleyball is back and off to a hot start, along some familiar faces. Florida A&M University’s volleyball team recently welcomed two former players, Dominique Washington and Kaitlyn Scroggins, to the staff as assistant coaches. Washington, a former standout outside hitter, transferred to FAMU from Georgia Tech as a […]

News

State’s voters will decide on Amendment 3

Legalizing marijuana has become a popular thing in manystates. In this upcoming election, one of the main amendments being voted on is the legalization of marijuana in Florida. On the ballot,  Amendment 3, the Marijuana Legalization Initiative, is being voted on November 5. In 2016 Florida voted to make medical […]