Getting a college degree is undoubtedly challenging, especially when the cost factor looms large. To make advanced education more accessible, Florida House Bill 183 sets the standard with a straight-forward mission: reduce fees for graduate students. HB183 requires state universities in Florida to waive specific fees for graduate students that […]

In an eagerly awaited debate, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and California Gov. Gavin Newsom went head-to-head Thursday in an unusual political showdown between a presidential candidate and a governor who is not running for president, addressing a wide variety of issues. Newsom publicly challenged DeSantis to a debate on CNN […]

Efforts are being made by a committee at Florida A&M’s School of the Environment to bring the fraternity Epsilon Eta to the university. For students interested in pursuing careers in environmental science and sustainability, Epsilon Eta, sometimes called Ep Eta, is a professional gender-inclusive fraternity. It’s the first national environmental […]

Student employment is fundamental at Florida A&M University. Numerous offices require the assistance of students all over campus. In the title “student employee,” what comes first? Student. Yet, it seems FAMU is unaware of the disparities student employees are facing this semester. Students typically get jobs to help cover groceries, […]

A business development center is making its mark in Tallahassee. The Domi Station is a non-profit incubator and co-working space that offers programs, resources and events to help entrepreneurs start and develop sustainable companies. Located on Railroad Avenue between Florida A&M and Florida State universities —along with nearby high-traffic businesses […]

A surprising number of young people are addicted to sports betting, many without realizing it. According to a 2018 report in Kindbridge Behavioral Health, 75% of college students gambled and young people have higher rates of gambling problems than older adults. Ease of access has something to do with it. […]

Many in Tallahassee City Hall and beyond were caught off guard when  City Attorney Cassandra Jackson announced her plans to resign earlier this month. Jackson has been the city’s lead attorney for five years and made history when she took office, becoming the first Black female city attorney. Her resignation […]

A new law requiring modifications to the start of the school day in Florida has school authorities planning to move back the start hours across the state. However, some lawmakers and education experts are concerned about the potential difficulties associated with this move. These modifications are a result of HB […]

It has always been debatable whether abortions should be performed or not. The controversy only escalated when Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, followed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signing a six-week abortion ban into law earlier this year. The six-week ban — if approved by the courts, where […]