Awarded a $1.5 million grant, the Leon County Sheriff’s Office is on a mission to stop gun violence in Tallahassee. As part of the Bipartisan Safer Community Act, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Program allocated $1,495,663 to LSCO in an effort to keep the youth of Tallahassee […]
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SJGC has no advisors for students
Early registration is less than a week away, and Florida A&M’s School of Journalism &Graphic Communication is without any academic advisors to counsel students for the upcoming spring semester. Many students aren’t sure what to do, or who to talk to about their academic concerns. Some don’t even that […]
Breast cancer in spotlight in October
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it is dedicated to inform and educate people about the dangers of the disease and to show support for survivors and those battling breast cancer. During this month you will see a lot of companies and people showcasing pink to show support. People […]
Students ready to get involved on campus
The Efferson Student Union and Activities hosted the annual club and organization fair yesterday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the grand ballroom. With over 150 organizations on campus, students filled the room with the purpose of learning more ways to get involved at Florida A&M University (FAMU). There […]
Robinson commits to more resources for Marching 100
Shortly after Florida A&M’s football team spoke out and took the university to task, members of The Marching 100, FAMU’s marching band, voiced their concerns with the administration on social media, explaining that they get treated worse than the football players. During the first away game at the University […]
Fuel Tax Act keeps prices at the pump in check
A temporary gas-tax break, effective for October, should lower Florida gas prices this month. The state’s Florida Motor Fuel Tax Relief Act of 2022 took effect on Oct. 1. By doing so, the state suspends its 25.3-cent gasoline tax for the rest of October. According to the state average, it […]
Sykes named new FAMU AD
A “dream job” has turned into a reality for the newly appointed athletic director at Florida A&M University. FAMU officials announced on Tuesday that Tiffani Dawn-Sykes, a Virginia State University graduate, is the university’s new vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics. Wednesday morning, faculty, staff, students, county commissioners and […]
Local Verizon customers experience 911 connection issues
Version customers in Leon County have reported that their calls are not fully connecting to a 911 dispatcher. This leaves many residents with no assistance during am emergency. Instead of connecting almost instantly when dialing 911, these customers have reported dropped calls or calls with a dead end on the […]
Football players on President Robinson: More needs to be done
Earlier in the academic school year, Florida A&M University’s football team wrote a five-page letter signed by 89 players to Larry Robinson, president of the university, The letter was written after the NCAA ruled that 26 football players were ineligible or uncertified for the season opener at University of North […]
Statewide candidate stresses voting at Student Senate meeting
FAMU’s Student Government Association gathered Monday to discuss concepts and plans for the academic year. The session was led by Kelton Williams, Student Senate president. It began with two men discussing the significance of the power to vote. Adam Hattersley, a former state representative and the next candidate for chief […]