Author: Stephen Swan | Staff writer

Lifestyles

New traditions can create tensions

The conversation on New School vs. Old School at FAMU is evolving among alumni, sparking reflections on the evolution of traditions on the renowned Tallahassee campus. Both current students and alums have voiced concerns about a cultural shift, with Justin Matthews, a December 2023 graduate, sharing his diminishing interest in […]

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FAMU bowling team in disarray

In a striking turn of events, FAMU star bowler Shamoria Johnson and her former teammates are hoping to attract public support to restore their scholarships after a semester of confronting their coach and what they describe as an unsupportive athletic department. On Nov. 29, Johnson, who has been dedicated to […]

Lifestyles

Students flock to JCPenney Suit-Up

The semi-annual JCPenney Suit-Up event for Florida A&M students took place from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening inside JCPenney at Governor’s Square Mall. HireARattler within FAMU’s Career & Professional Development Center partnered with JCPenney to give students an opportunity to purchase discounted professional attire. The center’s goal is to […]

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Did Saturday’s rally mark a turning point at FAMU?

In a cutting-edge initiative, the FAMU chapter of the NAACP took the lead in organizing Saturday’s first-ever rally at Florida A&M University to raise awareness and protest genocide in Gaza, Sudan and the Congo. The event saw passionate FAMU students alongside supportive community members, marching from Adams Street toward South […]

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Career Expo is back with more opportunities for students

    Florida A&M University’s Career and Professional Development Center is gearing up to host their biannual Career and Internship Expo on Wednesday, Jan. 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. FAMU’S CPDC is back with more opportunities for students, ranging from government to education, business and technology. CPDC says […]

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Florida Senate considers kratom reform

In a move to regulate the sale and consumption of kratom products in Florida, state Senator Keith Perry, a Republican from Ocala, has introduced Senate Bill 842, also known as the Florida Kratom Consumer Protection Act. The bill aims to establish guidelines for processors and enhance consumer protection in the […]

Opinions

Students’ take on election season

Though there will soon be much excitement on Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University’s (FAMU)  campus as election season approaches, it is essential to acknowledge the silent majority; those students who decide not to run. FAMU Election season is a time for scholars campaigning to show what they can do for […]