The Florida House of Representatives passed HB 7063 last week by a 112-0 voice vote. House Bill 7063, also known as Anti Human Trafficking, would extend the future repeal date of the direct-support organization for the Statewide Council on Human Trafficking. It also calls for human trafficking signs to include […]
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Student Senate addresses funding
FAMU Senate convened on Zoom Monday with discussions about critical bills and allocating funding and resources vital for the university’s operations and growth. Notably absent from the proceedings was President-elect Loryn May. In her place, Sen. Jonathan McClover stepped in to address and lead the meeting. Bills presented Monday were […]
Back to the basics: Greenwise to Publix
The Greenwise on West Gaines Street has been a bustling hub for college students and residents since the fall of 2018. In 2023, it was announced that all Greenwise locations would be phased out and converted to its parent company, Publix Super Market. This conversion included seven Florida stores and […]
Poor People’s Campaign comes to the Capitol
A national call for moral revival took place Saturday at the Florida Capitol. Also known as the Poor People’s Campaign, the march to the Capitol started at the First Presbyterian Church on North Adams Street. At least 31 other states staged similar marches on Saturday, bringing awareness to low-wage workers. […]
Caleb Wilkerson’s musical journey and inspirational impact
The number of musical artists in the making is booming on almost every college campus. Caleb Wilkerson (CantGoCaleb), a third-year business administration student at Florida A&M University, has set himself up to be a model student rapper by achieving what any student vying to be a part of the music […]
FSU adds psychiatry residency program
Florida State University’s College of Medicine has announced the establishment of a psychiatry residency program, a significant development for mental health care in Tallahassee. This ground-breaking program aims to meet the community’s growing demand for mental health care while providing necessary training opportunities for future psychiatrists. Dr. Mridul Mazumder, program […]
D-day for bill banning minors from social media
A rare showdown is looming at the Capitol. The Legislature handily approved House Bill 1 on Feb. 22, which would completely restrict teens 16 years and under from creating social media accounts on various platforms in addition to doing so without parental compliance. The legislation is on Republican Gov. Ron […]
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First-year students receive free iPads
First-year students at Florida A&M University are able to receive iPads and other digital supplies courtesy of the university. FAMU revealed the Digital Rattler Initiative in a collaboration with Apple in a press release earlier this month. During the spring semester, 800 iPad Pros will be given to first-year students […]
Lawmakers hope to improve health care in Florida
Over time, amending and updating healthcare legislation is crucial for improving the quality and efficiency of healthcare services. Aiming to elevate standards and accessibility to equal care across the state, the Florida House of Representatives has introduced House Bill 1549, which could bring a new era of healthcare excellence, incorporating […]