Chick-fil-A is relaxing its quality standards, allowing some antibiotics in its chicken this spring after a decade of committing to serving antibiotic-free products, according to various news reports. This move comes after a decade-long commitment to serving antibiotic-free products, which began in 2014. At that time, Chick-fil-A set a goal […]
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Passport Fair to expand global opportunities
The FAMU Office of International Education and Development will host its second passport fair of the spring semester on Tuesday, April 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Emily Maurer, the Coordinator for Research Programs, spoke with The Famuan and said the purpose of the fair is to serve the […]
Grand opening for Innovation Fab Lab
Florida A&M University officially opened its Chevron STR²EAM Innovation Fab Lab — a design studio equipped with cutting-edge technology, including 3D printing, laser and vinyl cutting, and electronic workspaces — last Friday in partnership with the College of Education. According to FAMU’s official website, the lab aims to “enrich and […]
FAMU Foundation provides scholarships
College can be pretty costly. Fees can build up very quickly and never seem to end. FAMU offers a free and easy solution to this problem. FAMU Foundation scholarships are funded by multiple donors. Donors such as the Althea Gibson/The Cosby Family, the Beta Alpha Chapter of The Delta Sigma […]
Airbnb bans all indoor security cameras
Airbnb has banned the use of all indoor security cameras in its listings worldwide, a move enacted amid concerns about privacy in vacation rentals, hotels, public bathrooms, locker rooms, and cruise ships. The company said that most listings do not have indoor security cameras, but it was prioritizing privacy. Security […]
What will it take for HBCUs to be better funded?
Florida A&M University, Central State University, Clark Atlanta University, and many more public historically Black colleges and universities are on the list. These HBCUs have been sound for many years, but the question remains as to why they are funded less than the predominately white institutions in their states. According […]
DeSantis: Bill protects minors from social media
Florida lawmakers and Governor Ron DeSantis have deliberated on how to make social media platforms and online content a safe space for minors through HB 3, also known as the Online Protection for Minors bill. The bill has been signed by DeSantis and will go into effect on July 1. […]
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One million Floridians lose Medicaid coverage
Months after pandemic-era funding ended, cushions that afforded millions of low-income Americans Medicaid under the “continuous coverage” plan has left 17 million Americans ineligible for Medicaid coverage. During the COVID-19 public health emergency, Medicaid eligibility expanded and states were not allowed to drop people who no longer qualified under the […]
Legislation targets the homeless
Florida is poised to implement a contentious measure that will ban homeless individuals from setting up camp or sleeping on public property. The bill, which was passed by the Legislature, now awaits the approval of Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, who has voiced support for the initiative. This move has ignited […]