On Thursday night, a letter from Florida A&M’s Dean of Students Bomani Spell announced a curfew for on-campus residents. The curfew, which went into effect on Friday, is from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. on weekdays and midnight to 6 a.m. on weekends. The letter cited large gatherings as the […]
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Forum focuses on medical marijuana and the workplace
Florida A&M University’s Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative hosted another one of its “Conversations on Cannabis” virtual forums on Thursday. This forum, on Facebook Live, focused on medical marijuana and the workplace. Heidi Otway, the host of the meeting, began by introducing the guest for the forum, attorney Kamilah […]
Robinson commends students hours before new curfew is imposed
Florida A&M University’s daily schedule has shifted drastically in less than a year, thanks to COVID-19. The administration at FAMU has said it is working hard to make sure the university and its students continue to sustain their excellence through these unprecedented times. FAMU began HyFlex classes last week, and […]
SJGC holds virtual interview forum for dean candidate
The search committee for the Dean of the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication, hosted a virtual campus interview and forum for candidate one out three. The webinars kicked off early Monday morning on Zoom, with an opportunity for students, faculty, staff, and alumni to engage in the selection process. […]
Mixed verdict for first week of HyFlex classes
After months of not being on campus, more students are adjusting to having HyFlex classes or FAMU Flex classes. Before being able to come back on campus all students and faculty were required to get tested for COVID-19. Students and faculty coming to campus must get tested biweekly with undergraduate […]
Students will pay to stream home games despite mandatory fees
As COVID-19 continues to run its course, the world of sports continues to adapt and make the necessary changes to continue on during this time of uncertainty. The Florida A&M University men’s basketball team is still awaiting to play the remaining scheduled home games due to COVID-19 restrictions. The culture […]
Dean David Jackson ‘bleeds orange and green’
Florida A&M’s dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Research, David Jackson, was recently appointed to serve as an official member of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Ocoee Election Day Riots Historical Review and Dedication Committee. The infamous Ocoee Massacre took place on Nov. 2, 1920, lasting […]
Students finding it almost impossible to qualify for food stamps
Three weeks ago, then-President Donald Trump increased Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits by raising allotments to 115 percent until June 30. Now, college students are applying to SNAP to receive the increase in food stamps and are getting denied due to a lack of job hours and being a full-time […]
Slowly but surely, Florida seniors get the vaccine
As schools continue to struggle to find their footing in the 10th month of the global pandemic, Florida begins to roll out plans that may be promising. On Tuesday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state has registered over 400,000 seniors in the last week who have received the COVID-19 vaccination […]
Local Black churches promoting COVID vaccine
Bethel AME Church hasn’t held in-person service for months, due to COVID-19. The 156-year-old church at the corner of West Orange Avenue and Wahnish Way has partnered with the Florida Department of Health and the Florida Department of Emergency Management, the 156-year-old church on ways to regulate the principal portion […]