People take the opportunity to put their shoes on for granted daily. Nike’s newest design solution will help millions of people who have to cope with this often overlooked task. The new laceless shoe, named the Nike Go FlyEase, does not require wearers to use their hands to slip the […]
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Student Senate announces updates
Florida A&M University’sStudent Senate held their seventh session meeting Monday evening. The committee met on Zoom for the first-time post-election, to discuss committee updates, student government updates and more. Each committee chair gave an update on committee projects that aredeveloping, and committee plans for the rest of the semester. The […]
FAMU to host in-person ceremonies for 2021 spring graduates
The outbreak of the COVID-19 has completely changed the country’s education system. From teacher-led protests and Zoom class sessions to graduation ceremonies being held online, the pandemic has impacted the lives of students and educators everywhere. For the spring graduates at Florida A&M University, that nightmare is near over. The […]
Venom still running, but it’s not the same
For students at Florida A&M University, the Venom Shuttle is essential. Students who reside on and off campus and don’t own a car can use the Venom to get to and from campus. To adhere to CDC guidelines, seating on the shuttle is limited and the shuttle routes have […]
Minneapolis prepares for Derek Chauvin trial
On March 8, the state of Minnesota is scheduled to begin its prosecution of Derek Chauvin, the main police officer involved in the death of George Floyd. His trial is for second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. According to the Minnesota Star Tribune, the state can also charge him with third-degree […]
SJGC’s Hunter named to national task force
Leah Hunter, an assistant professor in Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication, has been appointed to the Society of Professional Journalists’ national task force. Hunter serves as the adviser for FAMU’s SPJ student chapter. One SPJ meeting turned Hunter’s ideas to a wonderful opportunity. “I had a lot […]
Panel at FSU a showcase for civil discourse
The brand-new Institute of Politics at Florida State University kicked off the month of March with its inaugural keynote panel discussion featuring Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) and former Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL), moderated by the Honorable Al Cardenas. The panel discussed the importance of civic engagement, political participation and civil […]
Expect to keep paying more at the pump
Gas prices are increasing all across the country, and they show no sign of coming down soon. Harsh weather conditions halted oilproduction at many refineries, and with hundreds of thousands of power outages in Texas and other areas, consumers can expect the demand to eclipse the supply during the coming […]
Bragg Stadium is receiving a makeover
Bragg Memorial Stadium is getting a makeover and with it comes new traffic patterns. Florida A&M University sent out an email to students about the changes to traffic starting March 1. FAMUInfo sent out an email saying, “The COVID-19 testing site is currently located on the west side of the […]
Senate bill addresses free speech on Florida campuses
The Florida Senate has been making progress with Senate Bill 264, which addresses higher educationand is heavily dependent on federal funding to complete its duties. After being filed on Dec. 14, the bill is now with the AppropriationsCommittee where it is waiting on decisions made by Congress about how the […]