While many Americans have faced hardships during the global pandemic that we are still experiencing. But there is a group of people who have it even harder — the homeless.  The Kearney Center located on Tallahassee’s west side is a faith-based non-profit organization. It helps aid the homeless in the […]

For the first time in recent history, there will be a franchised hotel across the train tracks, within walking distance of FAMU. The completed construction of the hotel is coming just in time for FAMU’s 2021 football season, with a spring game scheduled for March 27.  The Hyatt House is […]

As COVID-19 vaccinations continue to circulate throughout the nation, residents are prepared to receive the second dose of the vaccine amidst a new schedule posted by the Florida Department of Health in Leon County. The department is still flooded with vaccination requests and appointment times are not yet available. Pre-set […]

Since April 2020, FAMU’s Bragg Memorial Stadium has housed a free COVID-19 testing site, which has been convenient not only for FAMU students, but also the general public. The site provides thousands of rapid tests daily. At the site, you are able to walk up, register online and get tested […]

COVID-19 has rocked the world and changed a lot about how Florida A&M University operates on a day-to-day basis in less than a year. The Faculty Senate at FAMU is working hard to make sure that the university and the students continue to sustain their excellence through these unprecedented times.  […]

There’s no doubt the coronavirus pandemic has been challenging for everyone, especially when it comes to their mental health. With the spring semester beginning almost two weeks ago at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, the majority of classes are still being taught remotely, which makes it harder for students to […]

President-elect Joe Biden has already foreshadowed his goals for his presidency as far as HBCUs are concerned. The 47th president’s campaign website highlighted his main election points, including his plan for “education beyond high school” in which he mentions providing funding for minority-based colleges including HBCUs.  To be more specific […]

Is it possible that Florida’s state Capitol could become a mini-version of what took place last week in Washington? The storming of the United States’ Capitol on Jan. 6 by Trump supporters caught the nation off guard. In an attempt to overturn Donald Trump’s 2020 presidential defeat, thousands of Trump […]

Florida A&M University and Florida State University have advised their students to take extra safety precautions in the event of violent protests on Sunday. The precautions come after an internal FBI bulletin was obtained and first reported by ABC News on Monday warning of violence at all 50 state capitals […]

Bobby Powell Jr., a proud graduate of Florida A&M University, believes in many of the ideals articulated by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “A life of service is a life that counts,” Powell said this morning as he addressed FAMU in this year’s MLK Convocation.  Amid COVID-19, FAMU’s […]