A national call for moral revival took place Saturday at the Florida Capitol. Also known as the Poor People’s Campaign, the march to the Capitol started at the First Presbyterian Church on North Adams Street. At least 31 other states staged similar marches on Saturday, bringing awareness to low-wage workers. […]
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Caleb Wilkerson’s musical journey and inspirational impact
The number of musical artists in the making is booming on almost every college campus. Caleb Wilkerson (CantGoCaleb), a third-year business administration student at Florida A&M University, has set himself up to be a model student rapper by achieving what any student vying to be a part of the music […]
FSU adds psychiatry residency program
Florida State University’s College of Medicine has announced the establishment of a psychiatry residency program, a significant development for mental health care in Tallahassee. This ground-breaking program aims to meet the community’s growing demand for mental health care while providing necessary training opportunities for future psychiatrists. Dr. Mridul Mazumder, program […]
D-day for bill banning minors from social media
A rare showdown is looming at the Capitol. The Legislature handily approved House Bill 1 on Feb. 22, which would completely restrict teens 16 years and under from creating social media accounts on various platforms in addition to doing so without parental compliance. The legislation is on Republican Gov. Ron […]
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First-year students receive free iPads
First-year students at Florida A&M University are able to receive iPads and other digital supplies courtesy of the university. FAMU revealed the Digital Rattler Initiative in a collaboration with Apple in a press release earlier this month. During the spring semester, 800 iPad Pros will be given to first-year students […]
Lawmakers hope to improve health care in Florida
Over time, amending and updating healthcare legislation is crucial for improving the quality and efficiency of healthcare services. Aiming to elevate standards and accessibility to equal care across the state, the Florida House of Representatives has introduced House Bill 1549, which could bring a new era of healthcare excellence, incorporating […]
Loryn May new student body president
A new student body president and vice president were elected last week to represent upward of 9,000 Rattlers in the upcoming academic year. The duo has already begun outlining their plans to enhance the university experience for all students. Loryn May, the new student body president and FAMU Board of […]
30 students going to Ghana on medical mission
The FAMU Global Medical Brigade will be traveling to Ghana on March 8 to improve the well-being of residents in Accra, Ghana, by donating health supplies and educating local school children on health and hygiene. During the 9-day trip, the 30 students from the Brigade will assist in the local […]
Spring Literary Forum returns for 15th year
To recognize their annual event, on Thursday, February 22, the Department of English and Modern Languages at Florida A&M University (FAMU) came to life with the vibrant energy of literature, discussion, and celebration as it hosted its 15th Spring Literary Forum. The event was a convergence of voices, ideas, and […]