Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Students, alumni and even high schoolers showed up at the Florida Capitol Thursday to rally for funding during Florida A&M University’s annual FAMU Day. Starting at 9 a.m. with a breakfast orientation on the 22 floor, the Capitol was filled with people lobbying for the university’s legislative budget request throughout […]
State Sen. Keith Perry, R-Gainseville, has filed a measure that will bring a competitive magnet school to Florida. It would be a boarding school that would put up the best and brightest academically from across the state. The school will be located in Alachua County and will be for students […]
Name, image, and likeness sponsorship deals are a hot topic among collegiate athletes today, and even more so controversial when discussing the gap between female and male student-athletes. Two Florida A&M University female athletes have been making moves on and off the field this season, taking the opportunity to sign […]
A new bill that targets LGBTQ+ youth and students in K-12 is close to being passed by Florida’s Legislature. House Bill 1069, now dubbed “Don’t Say Period” by critics, will ban health education and conversations about sexual orientation, sexual reproduction and gender identity through grade eight. Rep. Stan McClain, R-Ocala, […]
Vanderbilt University’s neurosurgery residency program will welcome its first Black female resident in over a century. Tamia Potter, an alumna of Florida A&M University, is making history in Nashville as the first Black woman to take a position in neurosurgery at the university’s medical center. The 26-year-old learned the news on […]
The Florida Legislature and Governor Ron DeSantis have worked diligently to establish a clear stance on their views for diversity, equity and inclusion in the state’s education system. Still, a new bill is working to combat those ideals. Committee substitute House Bill 287 (CS/HB 287) proposed by Rep. Susan Plasencia, […]
Students and club members gathered in the SGA multipurpose room Wednesday to discuss sexual assault and awareness. Titled the “Teal Table Talk,” members from FAMU’s Victims Advocate Program led the group meeting from 5-7 p.m. With different tables around the room, students could sit at one and discuss a topic. […]
Have you caught yourself passing by any gas stations today wondering why the gas prices are rising back up to $3.55 a gallon? Are you worried that prices could potentially find their way back to $4 a gallon? You aren’t the only one. Citizens around the Sunshine State are trying […]
On-campus housing availability at Florida A&M University is a cause for concern for students who are seeking a place to stay. The lack of on-campus housing has led to difficulties in finding affordable housing options near the campus in the past school year. One of the main reasons for the […]
Last week’s senate meeting ended early after failing to meet quorum. As a result, there were multiple confirmations and bill readings on the agenda for yesterday’s senate meeting. Three senate positions, as of yesterday evening, are now filled. Nakiya Brown, Argene Lynn and Nadia Lloyd were unanimously confirmed to their […]