On what should have been a celebratory moment for the fiftieth anniversary of Roe v. Wade, many gathered at The Moon to hear Vice President Kamala Harris discuss restoring women’s reproductive rights. The event was held today at 11 a.m. Florida House of Representative’s member, Fentrice Driskell opened the event […]
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TEDXFAMU plans to uplift students, one talk at a time
This upcoming Sunday, speakers will arrive on FAMU’s campus to present their TED Talks. Ted Talk is an online platform that showcases expert speakers from around the world to address an audience for an influential conversation. But who is the creative mind behind this idea? Meet Nyla Sams, a third-year […]
FAMU student body takes on MLK parade and street clean up
This past weekend students and locals participated in a slate of events leading up to Martin Luther King Jr. Day. On Friday, the student body, along with the Student Government Association, attended the MLK convocation on campus where they highlighted the life and achievements of Dr. King. During this assembly, […]
New student housing named Rattler’s Pointe
Just a few months after FAMU’s acquisition of off campus apartments, the place some Rattlers will soon call home have received a name just in time for the housing portal to open in two weeks. The apartments formerly known as Paces, Twelve-Twenty and Lighthouse will now collectively be known as […]
Women’s reproductive rights are in jeopardy
The reproductive system of women is innovative, symbolizing women as complimentary figures with the ability to create life. Pregnancy and abortion within the state of Florida is at stake, since the most recent overturn of Roe VS. Wade. The executive decision to overturn Roe V. Wade has stricken anxiety and […]
Expect to pay more for local concerts
For music lovers who were eager to get back to live entertainment, the relaxation of pandemic restrictions over the year has been great but it hasn’t been good for their finances. Statistics on ticketnews.com show that concert tickets have increased almost 20% since 2019, a staggering climb that is outperforming […]
School of Nursing appears back on track
Since the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, the demand for nurses and healthcare professionals has been at an all-time high. The Florida A&M University School of Nursing aims to produce top-notch and knowledgeable nurses. Despite accreditation mishaps in the past, the school is eager to welcome its […]
No Cram Jam this semester
In previous years, students on Florida A&M University’s campus have come together to prepare for finals week. The annual event, “Cram Jam,” thrown by the Student Government Association’s cabinet, is usually held on the Sunday before finals week begins. The event hosts students of all majors to come unwind with […]
University releases degree for student who posted controversial photo
On July 30, Florida A&M University student Terica Williams posted a graduation photo that put social media in an uproar. She appeared to be standing naked with snakes coming from her head in front of the rattle snake statue located in front of the CASS building on campus. This resulted […]
More college students turn to vaping
E-cigarettes —or “vaping” — have seen an alarming rise over the past five years on college campuses. The use of vapes is a severe public health issue and poses a massive threat to college students in Tallahassee. Although the health risks of vaping are very severe, that doesn’t stop many […]