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Last Set Friday

Florida A&M University had its last Set Friday of the school year. As students gear up for finals week, the last Set Friday placed their nerves at ease. Set Friday has become a tradition at FAMU, and many students and alums look forward to it every other week. Students gather […]

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SGA prepares for $3.1 million budget

With the end of the semester approaching, senate president Pro Temp Londe Mondelus and Organization and Finance chair Ahmad Kebe had one final task to complete before the last senate meeting. The task marks the end of their terms as members of the student senate before Mondelus assumes her position […]

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A bittersweet farewell for Student Senate

This Monday’s senate meeting was one full of emotion. Many members of the 52nd Student Senate will not be returning for the 53rd Senate, and they took their chance to relish their experience in the senate and say their goodbyes. Before the senate bid farewell for the semester, business was […]

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FBI warns public about phone charging stations

Many people travel through airports and other public places like malls daily. Some at these places, for an extended time, may need to charge their phones. The FBI recently warned against using public phone charging stations in public places like airports or malls. These stations are insecure; using them can […]

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Rattlers represent at ‘Stay Woke’ rally

Students at Florida A&M University rallied behind multiple organizations Thursday to host a “Stay Woke: Become the Vote” event. Many FAMU students have been rallying in recent months because of developments at the Capitol, with lawmakers approving legislation that will dramatically affect the lives of Florida residents, especially college students. […]

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Gender gap growing at FAMU

The ever-widening gender gap continues to increase at Florida A&M University. According to the FAMU Office of Institutional Research, out of 9,228 students, females make up 67% of the student body, while males make up 33%. The data also says that there has been a one percent increase since 2021. […]

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FAMU provides update on medical marijuana

Florida A&M University’s Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative (MMERI) hosted an event on Thursday called “The 411 on 4/20” that focused on three major things, which were to educate students about marijuana laws and how they impact people, to help identify what medical conditions qualify you for a Florida […]

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Black Voters Matter fighting back

The Black vote continues to gain value as several suppressive voting bills are being introduced to state legislatures. Young Black voters are being targeted through initiatives striving to educate and enforce the importance of voting. As lawmakers continue to add new legislation that affects Black rights and creates obstacles for […]

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Tatum: COVID cases spiking on campus

For months students and faculty at Florida A&M University have been mostly successful staying away from COVID-19, but now officials say that the virus is making a comeback on campus. Within the past few weeks, numerous COVID-19 cases have been reported throughout campus. With students returning to campus after spring […]

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Taxis in Florida would benefit if bill becomes law

David Borrero, a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, introduced a bill on Feb. 14 which, if passed, would bring changes to regulations surrounding the state’s transportation sector. The bill addresses vehicles used to transport people or goods at a fee as “vehicles for hire.” However, this does […]