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Lake Munson’s delayed recovery

Lake Munson, a freshwater lake southwest of Tallahassee, has been a focal point of environmental concern for decades due to pollution and degraded water quality.  Despite recent restoration efforts, including a significant drawdown, the lake’s future remains uncertain. County officials and local experts agree that Lake Munson has improved but […]

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FAMU’s voter turnout trails local peers again

In the recent general election, Florida A&M University (FAMU) reported notably lower student voter turnout compared to neighboring institutions. At FAMU’s on-campus Precinct 1309, only 1,431 students cast their ballots, while nearby Florida State University (FSU) saw 7,336 student votes across its four precincts. This stark contrast has raised concerns […]

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Student Senate reviews new bills

The Florida A&M University 54th Student Senate met to assess financial accountability among university agencies and review four new bills. During committee reports, Activity and Service Fee Committee Liaison Connor Cooper motioned to freeze six agency accounts due to incomplete Activity and Service (A&S) reports, which are mandatory monthly submissions. […]

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Website puts voting records on display

As election seasons come and go, voters across the U.S. are increasingly aware of how their participation in elections is tracked and shared. One website, called “Did My Friend Vote”, claims to provide access to public voter information, allowing users to check if people they know participated in recent elections. […]