Editor’s note: FAMU public relations major Samirra Demry is a native of Minneapolis and is at home this fall taking courses remotely. MINNEAPOLIS — The state of Minnesota and the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul pride themselves on being highly ranked as one of the best places to […]

Florida A&M University’s homecoming may not be canceled after all. For one night virtual event, YouTube and BET will air a homecoming special with performances from musical artists including FAMU’s Marching 100 and Concert Choir. The “HBCU Homecoming 2020: Meet on the Yard” is set to air at 8 […]

Florida A&M University’s faculty senate meeting was held Tuesday, Oct. 20 via Zoom. The meeting, led by Faculty Senate President Professor, Ann Marie Cavazos, discussed concerns about face-to-face classes, which are projected to begin again this spring. FAMU plans for more face-to-face teaching to occur next semester, but […]

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s Student Senate confirmed new members during its ninth session meeting of the fall 2020 term. The titles that were filled on Monday evening were Secretary of Student Welfare, Deputy Comptroller, Surgeon General, Secretary of Economic Development, Deputy Director of Student Lobbying, Deputy Secretary of Economic […]

JACKSONVILLE — Senator Kamala Harris of California, the Democratic vice-presidential candidate, visited the University of North Florida Monday to kick-off the first day of early voting.  After a brief halt in her day of campaigning in Orlando and Jacksonville due to two people associated with the campaign testing positive for […]

Finding a safe daycare is essential for parents. A local child care facility, Bright Stars Learning Center, has successfully conquered the challenges presented by the pandemic. “My husband always told me it was a dream of his for us to own a childcare center. That vision led me to take […]

There has already been a record number of mail-in ballots cast in Florida  as the heated election enters its final two weeks. Now Florida voters have the chance to vote at the polls in the early voting period that started Monday. Voters have the option to cast their ballots early […]

Although the pandemic has caused many students to halt their return to campus, Florida A&M University has continued to innovate the space as they await their return. Craig Talton, who serves as FAMU’s Director of Facilities, Planning and Construction, has been working diligently on two of the most anticipated projects […]

More than 3,000 Leon County Schools students are moving back into classrooms in early November. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic schools all around the world shut down and switched to remote instruction. This forced parents to step in as teachers if they wanted their children to continue on to the next […]

This election is being considered the most important election in recent years, however, there are other things on the ballot besides Trump and Biden. Along with the presidential candidates, there are six proposed constitutional amendments on Florida’s ticket that need a 60 percent approval rate to pass. Reading amendments can […]