The Florida Legislature will be in session from March 7 to May 5. Earlier this year, lawmakers proposed legislation covering abortion, criminal justice, education, elections, equality, guns and health care to name some of the high-profile bills being considered. A new bill that targets amending of the state’s constitution has […]

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Florida Senator Linda Stewart, D-Orlando, has introduced Senate Bill 826, which would add an additional requirement for high school students to get their diplomas. If passed, all high school students starting with the 2024–2025 incoming freshman class, would have to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form […]

On Tuesday, February 21, FAMU’s Electoral Commission announced a runoff election for sophomore attendants, Student Government Association President and Vice President, and the 24 Mr. Florida A&M candidates. Runoff elections refer to Two round voting system used to elect a single winner, where only two candidates from the first round […]

Florida middle and high school students may finally catch up on sleep as a new house bill proposes later school start times. Representative John Paul Temple, R-Wildwood, filed HB 733, which would mandate later school start times for most Florida middle and high schools. The bill would require that middle […]

Faculty in the School of Journalism & Graphic Communication held a Zoom meeting Friday to continue the search for an associate dean of student success. At the start of the meeting, Sonya Stephens, who has served as SJGC’s associate dean since March 2020, greeted everyone and listed the rules and […]

This week the Disney Storytellers Fund announced the 18 winners of the first scholarship. The group of juniors and seniors are all students in the School of Journalism & Graphic Communication at FAMU who have gotten the chance to jumpstart their careers. Not only do they get to elevate their […]

Elections are a critical part in determining the future of student life at Florida A&M University, and how the school operates on numerous issues and topics. The Student Government Association is designed to be the bridge between the university’s administration and the student body on every level. SGA acts as […]

In an effort to close out Black History Month with a bang, the Florida A&M University Harambee Festival is set to kick off this upcoming Saturday at Cascades Park. A day highlighting Black culture, music, and businesses will begin at 11 a.m. and run until 7 p.m.  Guests look forward […]