Move-in period for the new semester at Florida A&M University got underway today. Residence halls reopened early Monday morning after being closed for more than two weeks. Usually, the Student Government Association would help students settle into their dorms, but things are a little different this semester. “Unfortunately due to […]
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Some students question COVID testing protocol
As the spring semester gets underway, Florida A&M University expects students, faculty and staff to get tested for COVID-19 within five days of returning to campus for class or work. The university sent a guideline to students, staff and faculty in a FAMU INFO titled “the COVID-19 Spring Restart.” It […]
Gospel Choir to perform in Disney Christmas concert
Members of Florida A&M University’s Gospel Choir will bless the ears of the nationFriday morning during Disney’s Christmas Day Concert. The FAMU Gospel Choir is scheduled to perform three songs in the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration, which airs on ABC TV from 10 a.m. to noon. The members will […]
FAMU receives $1 million from TikTok for scholarships
TikTok made the day for Florida A&M University students who were thrilled to learn Wednesday that TikTok’s Future Health Heroes Fund will be giving FAMU $1 million for scholarships. The fund is designed to provide undergraduate and graduate scholarships for Black, Latinx and indigenous students pursuing medical and health care […]
A watershed election for LGBTQ+ politicians
When you hear the word revolution, you almost immediately equate it with war. As we progress as a society, the idea of a revolutionary change has shape shitted as great leaders and moments have emerged. Much like the Civil Rights movement and a slew of others, the LGBTQ+ community has […]
Green-Powell tackles a new challenge
Patricia Green-Powell says her tenure has been a rewarding and inspiring journey marked by groundbreaking educational achievements. “I am pleased to lead the only state supported HBCU uniquely positioned to carry out a legislative mandate that entrusts us with educating minorities about marijuana for medical use and the impact of […]
Lawmakers again poised to address ‘campus carry’
For the third straight yearFlorida state Reps.Anthony Sabatini and Mike Hill have submitted a proposal for the same widely scrutinized bill, HB 6001, better known as “campus carry.” His original stance in a Tweet posted in 2018, “The arbitrary restriction against CWP [concealed weapons permit] holders carrying on college campuses […]
Tallahassee addresses food insecurity
As a community, the city of Tallahassee is coming together in hopes of decreasing their high food insecurity rates. Organizations like Good News Outreach, Second Harvest of the Big Bend, and FAMU’s physicians in training are working diligently to provide food to individuals and families who are in need. These […]
Student Senate meets for last time this semester
This semester at Florida A&M University has been filled with more challenges than ever before. From starting this semester with many students who either withdrew from FAMU or stayed home to continue school virtually, to barely any in person events, this was not a year for the weak. Due to […]
Students believe most professors have not been helpful
This year has proven to be challenging as America struggles with health, economic and social crises. Throughout all of that, people have been expected to continue with life as normal. Among those are students who feel not only tired but stressed from handling the pandemic whilst still trying to be […]