Florida residents and legislators were politically engaged Tuesday with the beginning of the 2023 legislative session and Governor Ron DeSantis’ State of the State address. DeSantis described the state as “No. 1” in various aspects such as tourism, public education and economic growth. The conservative former congressman went on to […]

Red tide, also called harmful algal blooms (HABs), is back in Florida waters. With spring break being right around the corner, some may have to cancel or avoid Florida beach plans. Red tide is an out-of-control growth of algae. It gets its name because it makes ocean water appear a […]

Alexis Dorman, president of the College Democrats at Florida State, refuses to simply watch as the Legislature works to do away with diversity programs at Florida’s public colleges and universities. Dorman was a driving force behind Wednesday’s rally in opposition to House Bill 999, which will eliminate diversity, equity and […]

2700 West Pensacola St., known as The Social 2700 Student Spaces, has come under scrutiny from various sources highlighting a failing infrastructure in multiple units and around the property. Florida A&M student Alexander Harris is a resident of The Social 2700. Harris said his experience staying at The Social 2700 […]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released a report with findings of increased waves of depression among teenage girls. Studies show that there is a record high level of sadness, violence and mental health concerns. CDC data reports that this is the highest level reached in the past […]

Truth Hall is the latest casualty of Florida A&M University’s ongoing demolition of older, abandoned residence halls. Truth Hall was built in 1958 and last renovated in 1988. It slept 99 students every semester but has been closed since fall 2020. According to FAMU, Truth Hall will be transformed into […]

The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering marched into this new month ready to bring a celebration of science and engineering to the Tallahassee community on World Engineering Day. The event was held at the Challenger Learning Center on S. Duval street Saturday morning. “We call it the pipeline, so it all […]

On Friday , March 3rd, 2023, Florida A&M University’s Student Government Association and the Bells -Burns administration hosted the “ State of the Black Student Address” in the Grand Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Highlighted were many influential panelists and speakers, all FAMU students and alumni. Many students […]

Senate Bill 528 was filed for review on Feb. 6. If enacted, it will bar the Justice Department from granting inmates serving time for sexual offenses an early release. According to Florida law, gain-time is the reduction of an inmate’s sentence for good behavior (depending on their edibility). The goal […]