Florida A&M University’s annual Spring Preview was live and in full effect. Thousands of high school prospective students and parents from all over the United States crowded into FAMU’s Gaither Gymnasium for its annual Spring Preview 2023 on Saturday, March 25. Which currently has over 3,080 registered participants! This […]
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BOG explores experiential learning
The Florida Board of Governors’ Task Force on Academic and Workforce Alignment met Wednesday. The committee discussion was the first on the agenda for their second day of meetings at Florida A&M University. BOG member Ken Jones, chair of the task force, opened it with a roll call to determine […]
Women gather to discuss wellness
On Thursday, March 23, women of all ages gathered on the campus of Florida A&M University to discuss health and wellness. ‘Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories Thriving in Wellness’ is an annual event that encourages women to invest in their overall wellness. MHA director, Tanya Tatum says the goal […]
Students rally against HB 999
Members of Students for a Democratic Society and Community Action Committee’s Florida Chapters traveled to Tallahassee’s Railroad Square Art District Tuesday to rally against House Bill 999. The organizations have held rallies across the state to voice their outrage about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ proposed bill to get rid of […]
‘Powerful Voices’ envelop Lee Hall
In commemoration of the 1956 Tallahassee bus boycott, the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra and Florida A&M University Concert Choir collaborated this past weekend to deliver “Powerful Voices: Lift Every Voice,” a two-night concert event which opened at Florida State University’s Ruby Diamond Concert Hall on Saturday evening followed by a performance […]
Legislators prohibit protesting at the Florida Capitol
As of February 14, 2023, the Department of Management Services initiated the Florida Administrative Code. The code rules against no protesting inside or outside the Florida Capitol. If anyone is caught protesting within the jurisdiction of the Capitol, they will face trespassing charges. This rule covers the entire radius of […]
LSAT no longer required for law students
Many countries throughout the world use national benchmarks to grade students and establish tests for evaluating academic knowledge. In the United States, standardized testing has become more about ranking schools and even teachers. Although common studying is done to prepare for tests known as the SAT or ACT, law students […]
Celebrating women in history
Esteemed Professor Reginald Ellis got right to the heart of the matter, quoting Langston Hughes. “Let America be America again. Let it be the dream it used to be. Let it be the pioneer on the plain seeking a home where he himself is free. America never was America to […]
The impact of HB 999
With the new bill proposal underway, residents fear for the lack of equity and inclusion in Florida’s collegiate system. Florida House Bill 999 was introduced to revise the powers and duties of the Board of Governors and enforce requirements for general education core courses. The bill also oversees the overall […]
UNCF hosts The Panda Cares Scholars Leadership Institute
Over the past weekend, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) hosted a leadership institute for the seniors and recent graduates of the Panda Cares Scholars Program. Over 235 students attending 155 institutions were granted the opportunity to stay at a Disney resort between March 15 and March 18. They attended […]