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Florida Bright Futures scholarship deadline extended

Students who graduated between 2019-2020 now have until Dec. 1 to be eligible for the Florida Bright Futures scholarship. Gov. Ron DeSantis issued Order 20-212 on Sept. 1. This order extends the deadline for recent high school seniors to meet the award’s SAT or ACT score requirement. Prior to the Dec. 1 […]

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How accurate are COVID-19 tests?

The widespread COVID-19 testing is essential to safely reopening the United State, according to most health officials. A big concern has been testing availability, but test accuracy may prove a larger long-term problem. States have been taking the necessary precautions to combat this virus. Tallahassee has opened several testing sites, […]

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University stresses ‘Protect the FAMUly’

There is no doubt that back to school looks and feels a little different due to COVID-19 restrictions. Many schools are opting for remote online instruction. However, some universities, like Florida A&M,  have chosen to provide some in-person classes and they have had some compliance complications that have resulted in COVID-19 […]

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Harris and Crump discuss civil rights circa 2020

Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris and acclaimed Tallahassee civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump sat down on the week of the anniversary of the March on Washington to discuss civil rights as they pertain to the current state of the racial climate in the United States. Although the March on […]

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The ‘100’ marches on

In 2019, Florida A&M University’s Marching 100 was nominated by voters to participate as one of the “final eight” bands in the 2020 Battle of the Bands Invitational showcase. Now, the Marching 100 is working hard to prepare for upcoming events and, as always, perform a zestful show for Rattler […]