This fall semester has presented new challenges for college students, teachers and administrators all across the globe. Thanks to technological innovations such as Zoom, Khan Academy and Hippocampus, the virtual teaching and learning process has become a bit easier, yet it’s still not the same as in-person classes with real […]
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Student Senate fails to set date for new elections
Florida A&M University’s Student Senate struggled during Monday’s weekly meeting as senators tried to decide when new elections will be held for freshmen senators. Chief Justice Titilayo Okuwa was subpoenaed by the senate to explain the decision made on the discrepancy regarding freshmen candidates for the senate that took […]
Architecture student determined to beat ‘terminal’ breast cancer
Jessica Florence considers herself a creative and artistic person. She says that’s the reason why she changed her major from industrial engineering to architecture. Florence, a native of Jacksonville, is now a fourth-year architecture student at Florida A&M University. She is also a breast cancer advocate and battling the cancer […]
College students are the key to beating the poll worker shortage
As the 2020 Presidential election is quickly approaching, the Georgia Youth Poll Worker Project and other similar organizations are looking to put an end to voter suppression in Black and Latino communities across the country by recruiting college-aged students to work the polling precincts. Evan Marlbrough is leading the charge […]
‘Black Panther’ drive-in a success — if you got in
Florida A&M Universitycelebrated its 133rd birthday on Saturday with a drive-in movie for students to get into the school spirit while being socially distant. Many students were excited to watch the award-winning Marvel Studios film, “Black Panther,” from their vehicles — but entering Bragg Stadium left students confused and frustrated […]
Founders’ Day, COVID-style
Despite drastic changes to protocol as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Florida A&M University celebrated 133 years of its academic legacy this morning with a wreath ceremony at the Eternal Flame. Approximately 30 university leaders, staff and community members — all wearing protective masks — gathered at the Eternal […]
CASS slated to open in December
The Center for Advancement and Student Success’ initial opening date was going to be in August. After delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic, that date was pushed back to Oct. 31. Now, the CASS center is in its final months, projected to be fully completed in December. In 2017, Florida […]
Tallahassee Urban League pushes voter participation
When Curtis Taylor, the distinguished president of the Tallahassee Urban League, believes it is imperative for the Black community and registered youth to get involved with the upcoming presidential election. “This affects us all,” he said. “We are encouraging everyone to come out and vote in this important election.” The […]
Apartment complexes urging students to vote
The student and youth involvement in politics and activism have reached an all-time high one month prior to the Nov. 3 general election. Social change agents, students and now apartment resources have picked up the baton to reach out to local universities, specifically at Florida A&M University. On Sept. 24, […]
Facebook is helping users register to vote
Facebook is launching its own Voting Information Center across all its platforms to increase voter registration for its millions of users. Initially announced in June, Facebook is conducting the largest voting information campaign in American history. Their goal is to help more than four million voters get registered across Facebook, […]