Winter storm Enzo is expected to make landfall in Tallahassee Tuesday evening and last up until Wednesday morning. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency ahead of the winter storm as temperatures are expected to drop in the low 20s Monday night and reach the upper 40s […]
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California wildfires: Global warming in full effect
Climate change is a highly debated topic as its urgency dominates national headlines. From hurricanes ravaging the southern U.S. to earthquakes toppling homes in Oklahoma, and wildfires destroying landscapes in California, natural disasters not only impact families but also influence environmental changes, housing markets, and the economy. Wildfires occur naturally […]
Rattler ready: Your guide to FAMU’s Career Fair success
Florida A&M University is gearing up for its highly anticipated Career Fair, set to take place on Feb. 5. The event, held in the Al Lawson Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., is a prime opportunity for students and alumni to connect with potential employers, explore career options and […]
What Trump’s second term could mean for FAMU students
As Donald Trump prepares for inauguration on Jan. 20, many students wonder what a second term under the former president would mean for Florida A&M University and other Historically Black Colleges and Universities. HBCUs have long struggled with underfunding, which has hindered their ability to compete with predominantly white institutions […]
Darryl Jones speaks at FAMU’s MLK Convocation
Florida A&M University hosted a convocation in Lee Hall auditorium on Friday, in honor of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Interim President Timothy Beard gave a special acknowledgement to former President Larry Robinson. “Certainly his influence continues to pervade this institution and beyond. Thank you Dr. Robinson” Beard […]
Church fights against food insecurity in Jefferson County
As a community struggles with access to nutritious food, a local church steps in to provide weekly donations of fresh fruits, vegetables, and canned items. Beth Page Missionary Baptist Church, located in Jefferson County, Florida, holds weekly food distributions for the community to receive groceries. Second Harvest of the Big […]
90.5 hosts TikTok funeral
With a ban of the popular social media app TikTok looming large over the United States, many users and content creators are bracing for the inevitable. Last year President Joe Biden, wary of TikTok’s Chinese owner, signed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. The app is scheduled […]
Water-contaminated fuel in Tallahassee disrupts drivers
Reports of water-contaminated fuel have left Tallahassee drivers with broken-down vehicles and costly repairs, prompting action from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). Two local gas stations, the Circle K on Thomasville Road and Gate in Southwood, were shut down in December 2024 following multiple complaints. Carol […]
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Major flooding occurs in FAMU’s Phase III
On January 7, several pipes had burst at once, spilling out into the breezeway of Phase III Apartment Building 162. The peaceful breezeways of Phase III were suddenly awash and the sound of rushing water drowned out the students walking and interacting with friends. Immediately, students were alarmed as water […]