The term “cancel,” which first appeared in the late 2010s and early 2020s, describes a culture in which people are shunned or blacklisted for acting or speaking in a way that is thought to be wrong. This culture is very popular among entertainers, and it impacts them heavily. A bill […]
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Bright Futures Scholarships gets mini-makeover
Many students wishing to enroll in college in Florida have found help in the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship program. But the eligibility requirements have been changing. House Bill 25, approved by Governor Ron DeSantis on June 29, 2021, made significant changes to Bright Futures. Numerous facets of Florida’s post-secondary education […]
Additional housing options for FAMU students
Pack your bags! There are now alternative housing options for Florida A&M University students, and you do not want to miss it. The recent lack of housing has left many students with the difficult decision of paying expensive rent or going home and continuing their studies online. Though FAMU has […]
More families now eligible for KidCare
The Florida Senate has passed House Bill 121, which increases the income eligibility for the KidCare Program under the Mediakids program component. Florida KidCare is a government-funded program that offers affordable health insurance for eligible children and adolescents up to age 19. The bill was signed by the governor in […]
School board members in Florida limited to two terms
In 2022, lawmakers in Florida approved a 12-year term limit for school board members. A year later, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 477, which revised the new law and imposed a two-term limit for school board members. Current members are now limited to only two terms, which will set […]
Parking issues on campus persist
Parking availability has not deviated as one of the significant issues Florida A&M University students face on campus. Each semester, complaints are made about the lack of spaces for students. This consistency has become a rite of passage for Rattlers and is seen as just one of those things you […]
VIDEO: City struggles to combat gun violence
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Book Expo coming to Tallahassee, FAMU
Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of literature as LitCon, a nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing authors and aspiring writers, unveils its much-anticipated Tallahassee Florida Book Expo. This two-day event promises to celebrate words, creativity and the enduring power of storytelling. The dates are set for Oct. […]
Students flock to Graduate Feeder program fair
Florida A&M students gathered Wednesday in Gaither Gym for the Graduate Feeder Scholar Recruitment Fair. The fair was dedicated to the advancement of students into graduate school. Universities from all over the country were on hand to bring information to students interested in the programs offered by their schools. Institutions […]
Adderall shortage hits home
Carliss Bradley, a student at Florida State University, takes Adderall every day, but she is worried that she will have trouble getting her prescription filled as a result of a nationwide shortage of the popular stimulant. Bradley went without Adderall for a few months earlier this year, but realized how […]