The fight against the COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing, and one of the most hopeful advances is the discovery of a new COVID-19 vaccination. For the fall/winter season 2023-24, the globe has received an upgraded COVID vaccination. The Food and Drug Administration approved the modified Novavax COVID on Oct. 3. The […]

Florida Senate Bill 34, better known as the “Termination of Pregnancies Act,” has emerged as a focal point of discussion and controversy in Florida. This legislation addresses a compassionate and polarizing issue — the termination of pregnancies. Filed on Sept. 15, SB 34 encompasses several key provisions that have significant […]

Different advocacy groups have emerged to protest different sides of the Israel-Hamas war since the United States announced its unwavering support for Israel. Florida Rep. Randy Fine, a Republican from Palm Bay, wrote in an Oct. 13 letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis his desire to see Florida college students disciplined […]

Homecoming is here at Florida A&M University and it’s causing local hotels to raise their rates. Friends, alumni and family are having trouble finding hotels with affordable prices for this weekend. While this week normally brings in a huge boost to Tallahassee’s economy, hotels and airbnb’s are looking to take […]

Florida is the best state in the country for racial equality in preschool enrollment. According to U.S. News, Florida has a preschool enrollment of 61% behind only New Jersey and New York. The importance of preschool cannot be understated. Children enrolled in preschool are more likely to graduate high school […]

There have been more than three dozen bicyclists and pedestrians seriously injured or killed after being hit by cars in Leon County this year. Andy Woeber, who walks to lunch three times a week, says he has to flag down cars for his safety. Woeber believes his safety as a […]

Big Bend Habitat for Humanity hosted a post-purchase workshop for Leon and Gadsden counties on Thursday. The event was held at the American Red Cross on Eastwood Drive. According to habitat.org, Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit housing organization operating in local communities across all 50 states and in over […]

In this quickly changing digital era, where contactless payments and smartphone wallets have become the standard, it may come as a surprise that cash remains an essential means of payment for many people. Many people still use cash to purchase anything they require. Keeping up with technology’s changes is becoming […]

Mental health covers a wide range, everything from someone’s emotional well-being to their psychological status and social well-being. It is also an area that is often overlooked, leaving people with no one to help them. Students’ mental health is an extremely important subject since it has a major effect on […]

In the shadows of our homes, schools and society, a harsh truth remains hidden: Domestic Violence. It’s an urgent issue transcending borders, affecting lives silently and persistently. In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Florida A&M University’s Victim Advocate Program and the Division of Student Affairs hosted an event Thursday, […]