Author: Willie Hurt | Staff Writer

Sports

Men lose to Jackson State, 77-55

The Florida A&M men’s basketball team was defeated this previous weekend by the Jackson State Tigers at the Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center. The score of the game was 77-55. These two teams faced off recently at the Al Lawson Center, where the Rattlers came out victorious in […]

News

Florida House tackles sexual misconduct in schools

As a response to growing concerns regarding sexual misconduct in educational settings, Florida lawmakers have introduced House Bill 947, aiming to enhance sexual misconduct awareness across public K-20 institutions.  The bill holds particular significance for schools and universities in Tallahassee, including Florida A&M University where administrators and students are actively […]

News

University on track to build 700-bed dorm

Florida A&M University signed a $97.5 million 30-year loan Tuesday to finance the construction of a new 700-bed  residence hall. The funding is being provided via the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Capital Financing Program by the U.S. Department of Education. In the fourth-floor conference room of Lee Hall, President […]

Lifestyles

Super Bowl commercials fail to impress

The Super Bowl is known for many things, whether it’s football fans wanting to see the top two teams in the NFL go head-to-head or people wanting to see the famous halftime performance. Another thing Super Bowl viewers are excited for are the commercials. According to CBS News, the average […]

Sports

Men fall to Prairie View, 61-58

FAMU held Prairie View A&M to shooting only 20 percent behind the three-point line in a 3-for-15 shooting performance, but still fell short to the Panthers 61-58 at home Monday. Coach Robert McCullum spoke about the disappointing conference loss. “Prairie View is a difficult team to prepare for from the […]

Lifestyles

Set Friday just hasn’t been the same

Set Friday has been a longstanding tradition since the early 1990s. Every Friday, students would gather on the “set”, the brick-lined path separating what is now the Will Packer Amphitheater and Office of Student Union, to socialize with their peers, and enjoy local and student vendors, and music. Since COVID, […]

News

A rise in SGA vacancies

Florida A&M Student Government Association consists of student leaders advocating for the student body. SGA’s main priorities include pushing for higher involvement from the student body while also working to address the concerns of students and implement changes for the betterment of the student body. SGA at FAMU mirrors state […]

Opinions

Does campaigning stop behind the screen?

Around this time every year, students on Florida A&M’s campus gear up for spring election season. After winter break ends the weather heats up and so does the competition. Social media is the first indicator of who this year’s candidates may be. Instagram is full of new posts and new […]

Opinions

Is ‘Vultures’ Kanye West’s comeback?

Rap star Kanye West and singer Ty Dolla $ign released the chart-topping album “Vultures I” on Monday. The 55-minute-long joint album consists of 16 tracks with features from Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, Lil Durk, and other artists. The album is nothing less than what many fans expected of West. Themes […]